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For Pride Month, join LPL's JP Johnson for a brief walk through Downtown Lexington's LGBTQ History.
Learn about the locations and the people that make up Lexington's queer past.
Tour starts on Water Street in the parking in the Kentucky Utilities parking lot and ends near Barr Street. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for heat.
For Pride Month, join LPL's JP Johnson for a brief walk through Downtown Lexington's LGBTQ History.
Learn about the locations and the people that make up Lexington's queer past.
Tour starts on Water Street in the parking in the Kentucky Utilities parking lot and ends near Barr Street. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for heat.
Check for current job openings and apply to work at the Lexington Public Library.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
The library's second annual cooking show will feature Ilias Pappas of Athenian Grill (10 a.m.), Cole Arimes of Coles (11 a.m.), and Babita Shrestha, author of Garden Exotica: International Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine (1 p.m.). Presented in partnership with Bites of the Bluegrass.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
The Undesign the Redline project unearths the deep and systemic history of structural racism and inequality in the United States. This interactive exhibit explores policies like Redlining, their implications for today, and what we can do to undesign them.
The exhibit was created by social impact design studio designing the WE and has been invited to dozens of cities across the country. A local advisory group has helped to produce local history and stories about Redlining in Lexington.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
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.
Find out what's happening at our locations. Browse upcoming events and discover our dedicated learning spaces. Reserve a meeting room. Explore our galleries and special collections.
Meet the Lexington Public Library's Board, Administrative Team, and Leadership Team. Apply to work or volunteer at the library.
The Lexington Public Library allows access to its records, pursuant to KRS 61.870 to 61.884.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at LPL
Throughout March, join us as we celebrate women’s contributions in local, state, and national history through programs, books, podcasts, archive materials, and more.
The Lexington Public Library encourages visits by children, and wishes to make these visits both memorable and enjoyable. The Library recognizes that children have special needs. This policy emphasizes the fact that ultimate responsibility for children’s health, safety, and behavior in the Library’s environment resides with the parent or guardian.
Learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. The Lexington Public Library is here to support your education at every level, from birth through college, with skill-building tools, live tutoring, standardized test prep, after-school programs, and more.
The Lexington Public Library offers an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service which allows cardholders in good standing to borrow books and receive copies of articles we do not own and cannot purchase. Our borrowing network includes over 4,000 participating public and academic libraries.
Lexington Public Library is proud to host the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference. This conference brings together historians, genealogists, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore the rich history and genealogical heritage of Kentucky.
The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.
Fully renovated and updated, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.
The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service. We can supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or provide your classroom with specially-selected books for your students' pleasure reading.
All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.