Tales from the Kentucky Room
Listen to stories of Lexington’s history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Listen to stories of Lexington’s history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Attend a public event at the Farish or reserve the fully equipped theater for a private event of your own.
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.
Choose from a variety of book clubs for different ages and interests or join us for a readers and writers event.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn library skills, get help with research and job searches, have a test proctored by one of our librarians, and more.
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 3:30pm-5:30pm
2nd & 4th Saturday: Starting at 2:00pm
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5500
Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Central Library features a Foucault pendulum and equine frieze by Adalin Wichman. Come to explore the Kentucky Room genealogy and local history collection, Central Library Gallery, the Farish Theater, Friends of the Library Book Cellar, and the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab.
Two hours of free parking is available with a ticket validated inside Central Library.