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eLibrary

Research & Learning

Genealogy & Local History
Spotlight

The digital library is always open.

Instantly borrow eBooks and audiobooks free with your library card — anytime, anywhere. Use the Libby app to create wish lists, get notified of new releases, and send eBooks straight to your tablet or Kindle.

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Locations & Hours

Events

Northside Digital Studio

Central Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Makerspaces

Meeting Rooms

Galleries & Exhibits
What's New

Your voice belongs here

Hit record in the new podcast studio — now open at the Northside Digital Studio! Whether you're just starting or leveling up, the space is ready for your voice.

Learn more
About
About

Vision, Mission, and Values

Library News

Our Team

Support Us

Policies

Requests for Proposals
Did You Know

Fine free. For good.

We believe in free and equal access to information. That's why everyone can access education and entertainment resources and technology without worrying about overdue fines.

Learn more
Services
Services

Reading Services

Students and Educators

Career & Job Resources

Entrepreneurship & Nonprofits

English Language Learning

Interlibrary Loans
Explore

Your next chapter starts here

Whether you’re into mysteries, memoirs, cookbooks, classics, or something in between, we’ve got a club for you. Choose from a variety of book clubs for different ages and interests or join us for a readers and writers event.

Find your group
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Book a Librarian

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Monday-Thursday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
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Lexington, KY 40507

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140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

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3000 Blake James Drive
Lexington, KY 40509

Marksbury Family Branch

2197 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504

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1733 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40505

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Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace

The Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace is an inclusive space where customers of all ages can come to learn, create, and explore together, free of charge. Outfitted with current high-tech and low-tech tools, the…

Eastside Makerspace

Located on the second floor of the Eastside Branch, the Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Through the intersections of technology, science, art, and culture, the…

Central Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted…

Northside Digital Studio

The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.

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Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.

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