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Pamela Brown: A Free Life (2020)

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.

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The Tragic Life of Margaret Garner (2020)

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.

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The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (2020)

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.

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Podcasts & Walking Tours

Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!

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Effective Immediately: Lexington Public Library is Fine Free

Lexington, Kentucky (April 12, 2023) – The Lexington Public Library will be Fine Free for all materials, effective immediately, following a vote at today’s regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. Lexington Public Library customers will no longer incur fines for late, damaged, or lost library materials. Additionally, the Library has forgiven all current, outstanding fines

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The Comics & Graphic Novel Bulletin of the Lexington Public Library

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.

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The Murder of Marion Miley, Revisited: An Interview with Author Beverly Bell (2020)

Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Silent Visitors by Lauren Cole Brown

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Ruth Gaylord, Lexington Public Library's First African American Librarian (2020)

Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.

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Dolly Johnson Dandridge: Lexington's White House Chef (2020)

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.

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Loans, Fines, and Fees

We stand for free and open access to information. That starts with removing unnecessary barriers to our educational resources and technology. The Lexington Public Library no longer charges fines or fees for late, lost, or damaged material.

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The Murder of Betty Gail Brown, part 1 (2018)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson, librarian and local historian about the murder of Transylvania University student Betty Gail Brown in October 1961. In the first episode, Wayne and Mariam discuss the events leading up to the crime.

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Kentucky Baseball Bonus Episode (2020)

Enjoy this discussion of Lexington born Major League Baseball players that was cut from the KY Baseball episode.

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The Willipus Wallipus (2020)

Mariam tells a brief history of Lexington's first steam powered street roller, named the Willipus Wallipus.

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The Murder of Betty Gail Brown, part 2 (2018)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson, librarian and local historian about the murder of Transylvania University student Betty Gail Brown in October 1961. In the last episode, they discuss the court case and other theories of the crime.

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Cut to the Chase: An Interview with Alan Cutler (2020)

Wayne, Library resident sports expert, interviews sports broadcaster Alan Cutler about his career and new book, Cut to the Chase.

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The Life of Ella Offutt Pepper (2024)

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Best of Tales from the Kentucky Room (2020)

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.

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Kentucky Baseball (2020)

Mariam and Wayne discuss the rich history of baseball in Kentucky.

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The League of Women Voters (2020)

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.

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Breaking the Bronze Ceiling (2020)

Mariam interviews Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Barbara Grygutis and Rob Bolson about their involvement in Lexington’s “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” monument initiative.