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The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.
The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.
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The Lexington Public Library has made an effort to ensure that all of our digital collections are public domain, or that we have gotten approval from the copyright holders to display their work. Most - but not all - of these collections, to the best of our knowledge, have no known US copyright restrictions. Some items in the collection are under copyright but qualify for online display by libraries under Section 108(h) of United States Copyright Law. Some of the collections provided in the Library's Digital Archives are made available under an assertion of fair use, which does not necessarily apply to an individual's use of them.
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The materials in these collections are physically housed in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library and can be viewed during the Central Library's open hours.
For more information about a specific item, including any copyright restrictions on that item, please click on the information button:
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The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.
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Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
The Kentucky History collection contains Kentucky-related documents not specifically related to Fayette County.
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The Central Kentucky Cemeteries Maps are powered by Google Maps. Counties include: Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
The Kentucky Mountain Club was founded in 1929 as a social organization for residents of Lexington, Kentucky, who had
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Are you just starting your family tree, or have you run into a brick wall tracing a distant ancestor? Join us to share tips and learn new research strategies. All levels of experience are welcome!
The Publications Collection contains runs of Kentucky newspapers and magazines.
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Read articles from magazines and journals, learn a new language, or locate a newspaper article. These resources can't be found with a search engine but are available for free with your library card.
Fayette County, Kentucky, has changed enormously since it was created in 1792. This collection contains documents about the people, places, and history of Fayette County.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Sunday, June 11 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get out of your cookbook comfort zone at Bite Club! New themes/cuisines and cookbooks each meeting. Choose a recipe and contribute a potluck dish to sample or simply come to taste and discuss.
The Kentucky Images collection contains postcards, photographs and slides of people, architecture, and locations in Kentucky and Appalachia.
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Learn more about Fayette County and our rich history with the Kentucky Room's Digital Archives. Search photo collections, historical newspapers and publications, and community collections with a simple search. New material is continually being scanned and added.
Read the Lexington Herald-Leader in its original printed format, including pictures. Digital issues from January 1, 2016 to present.
Thursday, July 06 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a new book club for teens- it's not your parents' book club! Six books, one theme. Read one, read all, or even just bits of each, and come talk about it in a judgement-free space.
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Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.
Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next!
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The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available. Apply now.
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
Thursday, July 06 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults.
Thursday, June 01 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults. This month's pick is The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell.
The Community Collections consist of objects shared from local community residents and organizations. Individuals have lent items of local significance to the library to give the larger community awareness and access.
Old Kentucky Architecture is a comprehensive book by Rexford Newcomb that was published in 1940.
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The Kentucky Chautauqua Assembly presented an annual event in Lexington’s Woodland Park with days of programming.
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The Kentucky School for the Deaf, located in Danville, was created in 1822. The first class of students were
The Kentucky Almanac was a regional almanac that began printing in 1788, at the office of John Bradford’s Kentuck
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The Kentucky Rally Songs pamphlet contains 42 songs compiled and printed by the state chapter of the Woman’s Christia
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Mountain Ballads for Social Singing contains 15 songs selected for the Vesper Hour gatherings at Berea Colle
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The collection contains non-Fayette County school yearbooks and images, dating from 1878-1968.
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Illustrated Lexington Kentucky contains photographs, demographics, commerce and financial information about Lexington
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The Around the Town in Lexington, Kentucky magazine pamphlet contains advertisements for local attractions,
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