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Walking Tour

Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s African American Heritage Sites. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.

This tour covers a walking distance of 1.7 miles.

The music clips used in this tour are from “Walking Barefoot on Grass” by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/

Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s African American Heritage Sites. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops.

New to the U.S. and Lexington community?  Check out these programs for English language learners.

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Advisory Board

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.

Library News
Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches

Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2. 

LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm.  The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!

Library News

Lexington, Kentucky (February 1, 2024) – This February, Lexington Public Library is proud to join the nation in celebrating Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans.
 

Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for elementary, middle school, and high school students in Spanish.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Library News
Grand Opening set for Saturday, March 9

Lexington, Kentucky (January 17, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library.

Festivities include a Media Day event on Friday, March 8 from 8:30-10am and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 9 (more details coming soon). The current Village Branch will remain open through 6pm on Friday, February 23.

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Central Library - Farish Theater

Erin McGuire-Thompson, author of Cross Country Cryptids: A Road Trip Guide to American Monsters, will join us in the Farish Theater to discuss some folklore and origins behind some well-known (and some obscure) cryptids, which cryptids have been reported in Kentucky, and why people are fascinated by cryptids/folklore in general.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us at ye olde library for our family-friendly Ren Faire! Joust with pool noodles, make medieval crafts, and learn a real Renaissance dance. Program for ages 6+. Costumes encouraged!
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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Snow globes aren't just for winter anymore! Drop by to create your own globe for summer. While supplies last.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A

Join us for this program to gain the knowledge and understanding of these factors to empower yourself as a consumer to make decisions that positively impact your financial future.

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Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room

Are you interested in enhancing your Spanish speaking abilities? If so, we would like to invite you to our weekly group meeting. Our friendly group is open to everyone who wants to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive and welcoming environment. You will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your interest in the language and culture.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
It's a Baby party! Explore colors, sounds, and textures through play with music, balls, blocks, bubbles, tunnels, and more. Recommended for babies ages 3 to 18 months and caregivers.
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Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Eastside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Have a spider plant that just keeps propagating? Is your pothos in need of a snip? Want to share some bonus seeds from last planting season?

Bring your plant extras to Eastside for a swap with fellow plant enthusiasts! 

**Please bring your own containers for travel!

Registration recommended

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.