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Central Library

Transportation
Served by all LexTran routes via Transit Center on Vine Street.

Parking
Two hours of free parking in the Lexington Public Library Parking Garage with ticket validated inside Central Library.

Meeting Room Information

Copy, Scan, & Fax Services

Printing Services

Cubside Holds Pick Up

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-8:30pm
  • Friday: 10am-5:30pm
  • Saturday:  10am-4:30pm
  • Sunday:  1:30pm-4:30pm

Special Features

 

Address: 

140 E. Main St.
40507 Lexington , KY
Kentucky US
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Hours: 

Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library Events
Central Library Calendar

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at Central Library

Summer Reading Program

K-5 Owl Pellet Dissection @ Central

Friday, July 26th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Teen Art Workshop with Ciara LeRoy @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Reptiles Alive! with Kentucky Reptile Zoo @ Central

Monday, July 22nd - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Toddler & Preschool Obstacle Course @ Central

Tuesday, July 23rd - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Basics of Paranormal Investigating

Tuesday, July 23rd - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Paint Your Own Plant Pot for Tweens & Teens @ Central

Thursday, July 25th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Summer Wrap-Up Party @ Central

Wednesday, July 31st - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Technology & Computers

Tech Hour: Build a Website!

Wednesday, July 17th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Explore the Solar System with Merge Cubes!

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Tech Hour: Digital Art!

Saturday, July 27th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Workplace Skills!

Wednesday, July 31st - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: New Tech in the Workplace

Thursday, August 8th - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Teen Tech: Create Your Own VR Experience @ Central

Monday, July 15th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Teen Tech: 360 Degree Video Storytelling

Wednesday, July 17th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Computer Class

Working with Data in Excel

Tuesday, August 6th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Build the Infinity Gauntlet Project!

Saturday, August 10th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Staying Connected Online

Wednesday, August 14th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Working with Data in Excel

Tuesday, August 20th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 21st

Build a Star Wars-themed Lightsaber

Saturday, August 24th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 25th

Microsoft Word for College Freshmen

Tuesday, August 27th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 28th

Microsoft PowerPoint for College Freshmen

Wednesday, August 28th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 29th

Housekeeping & Home Repair

Life After Plastic - Replace, Reuse, Rethink

Saturday, September 7th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Movies

Family Movie: Rango

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Bolt

Thursday, July 18th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Moon Landing 50th Anniversary

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, July 21st - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Tuesday, July 23rd - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Thursday, July 25th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Saturday, July 27th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Marvel Movie Marathon!

Sunday, July 28th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Family Movie: Lego Movie

Tuesday, July 30th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Family Movie: Lego Movie 2

Thursday, August 1st - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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The Cult Film Series at Al's Bar at the Farish Theater

Tuesday, August 6th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Family Movies

Friday, August 23rd - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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The Cult Film Series at Al's Bar at the Farish Theater

Tuesday, September 3rd - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Library Movies

Tuesday, September 10th - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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GED & Adult Education

Filmslang Presents

Thursday, July 18th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Filmslang Presents

Thursday, August 15th - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies

Library Fan Fest | We Dig: the 80's and 90's

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Boredom Busters

Friday, August 23rd - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Downtown Playground & Kindergarten Color Run

Saturday, July 20th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Downtown Playground

Saturday, July 27th - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Teen Tech: Glow Up: Paper Circuit Art @ Central

Tuesday, July 16th - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Tech Hour: Make Music with Specdrums!

Friday, July 26th - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Opening Reception; Plein Air Painters of the Bluegrass

Friday, July 26th - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Alcohol Inks Resin Coasters

Thursday, August 8th - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

DIY Beaded Bookmarks

Saturday, August 17th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Paint By Nature Opening Reception

Friday, September 6th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Storytime

Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 15th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 17th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 18th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 22nd - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Movers and Shakers Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 24th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 25th - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Baby Jam Storytime

Monday, July 29th - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Games & Gaming

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt!

Saturday, July 20th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Retro Rolling Video Games

Monday, July 22nd - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Community Forum

Lexington Police Department Community Case Review

Monday, July 15th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Lexington Police Department Community Case Review

Tuesday, August 13th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Friends Of The Library

Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, August 4th - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale

Sunday, September 1st - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Cultures & Traditions

Totally Rad Puff Paint

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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We Dig the 80's and 90's: Pogs!

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Classic Tabletop Games

Monday, August 5th - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Classic Tabletop Games

Sunday, August 18th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Retro Double Feature

Friday, July 19th - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Central Library circa 1989

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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90's Board Games

Friday, July 19th - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Food, Cooking & Gardening

Cookbook Club: Potluck at the library

Thursday, July 25th - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Cookbook Club: Potluck at the library

Thursday, August 22nd - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Registration begins on July 25th

Plays, Music & Other Performances

Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, August 8th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Jazz: Live at the Library

Thursday, September 12th - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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ESL & Languages

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 17th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 24th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 31st - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 7th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 14th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 21st - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 28th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 4th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 11th - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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Early Literacy & Learning

Back to School Game Night!

Tuesday, August 6th - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Genealogy & Family History

Find A Grave Meetup

Saturday, July 20th - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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For group registration please contact this library location at (859) 231-5500

Exhibits & Displays

Gallery Hop

Friday, July 19th - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Library Messages

Please note:

We are currently experiencing irregularities with our text notification system.  You may receive notices later than normal or more than once.  Please contact us here to report a problem or request assistance.  We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.