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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!

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.
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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.

Thursday, June 01 2023 3:00pm - 3:45pm Join us at Central to listen to some calming stories, learn some calming skills you can practice at school or home, and enjoy some sensory activities to help with emotional regulation.
Friday, June 23 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm Learn how to care for your teeth. You'll also explore careers in the health sciences with hands-on activities. Sponsored by CHI Saint Joseph Health. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Wednesday, May 31 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm Learn about your body's skeletal system! You'll also explore careers in the health sciences with hands-on activities. Sponsored by CHI Saint Joseph Health. For grades K-5. No registration required.
Friday, June 16 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Want to go down in Guinness World Record history? Challenge yourself to try and break a variety of silly world records! Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Friday, July 07 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm Learn basic principles about special effects (fx) makeup and practice a makeup trick that you'll want to show off to your friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration Required.
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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.
Friday, June 09 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm Leave the school year behind at our after-hours Teen Summer Launch event! Teens Only, Ages 13 - 18.
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Cafe: Free summer snack from FCPS will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No snack will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All snacks must be consumed on site.  Self-directed crafts and activities for youth will be provided.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:00am - 11:30am Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm FCPS Summer Meal: Free summer meals will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No meals will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All meals must be consumed on site.
Tuesday, July 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm Free summer snack from FCPS will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No snack will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All snacks must be consumed on site.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:00am - 11:30am Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, May 31 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ready to get started researching your family tree?  
Tuesday, July 11 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm Learn how to pour paint to create puddles, pools and marble-like patterns. Pouring results in a smooth, glossy paint film that is perfectly even and blemish free.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 12:00pm - 12:30pm Free summer meals will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No meals will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All meals must be consumed on site.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:00am - 11:30am Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm Free summer meals will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28.  No meals will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4.  All meals must be consumed on site.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm Do you need help with your job search? Are you looking to polish your resume?Then this Resume Help Drop-In is for you! Every Wednesday morning from 10 am - 12 pm, you can drop in at the Beaumont Branch to get personalized one-on-one help with your job hunt.  Laptops will be available to use to build your resume, and USB drives will be provided for your electronic document storage.