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Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary this April with a full month dedicated to the history and heritage of music, poetry, and literature in and around Lexington with events hosted by the Lexington Public Library, the City of Lexington, 21c Museum and Hotel, the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Institute 193, and the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Creating your own DIY gel air freshener is a good way to know what is in it and can make it any scent you want without it being overpowering. Peppermint and lemon are a great combination to help keep the air fresh and your nose clear. Air fresheners with essential oils are easy to make so you will be able to make quite a few in no time at all. All materials provided but are limited.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Hands on activities will focus on making a 2D platformer but many concepts introduced apply to making 3D games as well. Students will also take away resources and next steps to continue developing games. No prior experience needed. Participants must attend both sessions. Ages 13+

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Hands on activities will focus on making a 2D platformer but many concepts introduced apply to making 3D games as well. Students will also take away resources and next steps to continue developing games. No prior experience needed. Participants must attend both sessions. Ages 13+

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for sensory play that is inclusive for all abilities and fun for everyone! Designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome! For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Beaumont Branch. 

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Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.

By using a Library-owned public computer, or by connecting your personally-owned computer or device to the LPL network, you agree to adhere to this policy. Violation of any part of this policy may result in termination of the customer’s session, with the possible loss of computer or library privileges for flagrant or repeated violation(s) at the Library's sole and exclusive discretion. Illegal acts may also be subject to prosecution by local, state, and/or federal authorities.

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Elizabeth has been a member of the Lexington Police Department since 1998.  After retiring from sworn duty in 2019, she returned to the department as a polygraph examiner and background investigator.  In her current position, she coordinates with multiple divisions in the Urban County Government to ensure the fair hiring of qualified applicants.

The Lexington Public Library receives most of its operating funds from an Ad Valorem property tax. By State law, the Library receives five cents for every $100 of assessed property value in Lexington and Fayette County.

Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple apps, and other photo, audio, and video editing software to create, edit, and design a variety of projects. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Mac Computer Lab