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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library.  Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.

Wednesday, July 12 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions.  It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun! Recommended for those in preschool -5th grades.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-size puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions.  It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions.  It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
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We stand for free and open access to information. That starts with removing unnecessary barriers to our educational resources and technology. Starting April 13, 2023, the Lexington Public Library will no longer charge fines or fees for late, lost, or damaged material.

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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!

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Destination Kindergarten

Destination Kindergarten is the library’s program aimed at preschoolers and their caregivers- trying to help them practice the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten.  During each Destination Kindergarten event, preschoolers and their caregivers can find a specalized area in the library with fun books, take-home activities, and information about development milestones and school readiness.

See below for more information on upcoming events and take-home packets and activities.

Tuesday, July 11 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool paleontologists will dig for dinosaur bones, make fossils, excavate icy dinosaur eggs, and more! For ages 3-5 years.
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Thank you for thinking of the Friends Book Cellar for donating your: books, CDs, DVDs, and current year magazines.

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This application is only for volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Library.  

Friday, June 23 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Have you ever wanted to learn Sudoku? Or do you love to play Sudoku and wanted to show off your skills to others. Either way here is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Event is open for anyone interested in Sudoku for Summer 2023.
Wednesday, June 14 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Come say "G' Day" to friends from Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo who will be visiting with live animals.  Learn all about them and their habitats.  For grades K-5.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Thursday, June 08 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm Live animals! Free books for kids! Appearances from some of your favorite book characters!  Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex to kick off summer at the library.  For families.
Thursday, July 13 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Friday, June 23 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Friday, June 16 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm Discover the art of Improv Comedy with Miss Molly of Central Kentucky Improv! Play fun acting games and laugh with your friends. Recommended for grades 3-8.
Tuesday, June 13 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Come say "G' Day" to friends from Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo who will be visiting with live animals.  Learn all about them and their habitats.  For grades K-5.
Monday, June 26 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Tuesday, June 27 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Wednesday, June 14 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Wednesday, June 21 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Thursday, June 15 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Thursday, June 01 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Wednesday, June 21 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm Are you an adult who misses the freedom and fun of elementary school art class? Join Amateur Hour! Don't consider yourself an artistic person? No problem! Come make some friends and try something new.
Wednesday, June 14 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm Come say "G' Day" to friends from Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo who will be visiting with live animals.  Learn all about them and their habitats.  For grades K-5.
Tuesday, June 20 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.
Friday, June 16 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Stop by for books, stay for the fun! K-12 and their caregivers students can use this time to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends (and learn too!). Enrichment activities like reading with a buddy, board games, arts, crafts, and so much more will be available! Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Activities courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. No registration required.