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Mariam discusses the life of Margaret Garner, the real life Kentucky Woman who inspired Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. This episode may be difficult for some listeners to hear, listener’s discretion is advised.
Brenna Pye guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (1855-1925), a passionate advocate for equality, her charitable works, and her professional accomplishments in teaching and medicine.
Wayne tells the story of Pamela Brown and the ill-fated hot air balloon voyage across the Atlantic in 1970, in time for the 50th anniversary of the crash.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.
Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
J.P. Johnson guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dolly Johnson Dandridge (1852-1918), a Kentucky native who was the White House Chef for President Benjamin Harrison, and later a much sought-after chef after her return to Lexington, Kentucky in 1894.
Mariam tells a brief history of Lexington's first steam powered street roller, named the Willipus Wallipus.
Enjoy this discussion of Lexington born Major League Baseball players that was cut from the KY Baseball episode.
Wayne, Library resident sports expert, interviews sports broadcaster Alan Cutler about his career and new book, Cut to the Chase.
Mariam and Erin discuss and play clips of a few of their favorite moments from Tales from the Kentucky Room. This episode was recorded online from their homes.
Mariam and Wayne discuss the rich history of baseball in Kentucky.
Mariam interviews Cindy Heine and Dee Pregliasco from the Kentucky Chapter of The League of Women Voters about the organization’s 100 year history and its current initiatives.
Mariam interviews Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Barbara Grygutis and Rob Bolson about their involvement in Lexington’s “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” monument initiative.
Mariam interviews Shea Simanek Magnuson about the history of women’s suffrage in Kentucky.
Mariam interviews local author and attorney Peter Brackney about his latest book, The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington’s Mob Riot of 1920.
Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out.
Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November!
741.5 is written and designed by Lexington Public Library staff member Bill Widener. The inaugural issue came out in January 2017. Sub-titled The Comics & Graphic Novel Bulletin of the Lexington Public Library, its intent is to promote new arrivals to the Library's comics collections. 741.5 takes its name from the numeral designation within the Dewey Decimal System that covers comics and cartooning.
Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month.
Celebrate Black History Month at LPL
Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their
caregivers to practice the social emotional
skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
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Central Library
A time for children ages 4-5 and their
caregivers to practice the social emotional
skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on kindness.
