Search Our Website
Displaying results 1 - 35 of 525
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.
Page
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.
Subtitle
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!
Page
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.
Monday, June 12 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we design our own bracelets with our names or initials in binary code.
Monday, June 26 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we design our own bridges and buildings with Legos. For grades 3-12
Friday, June 16 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we design our own bracelets with our names or initials in binary code. For grades 3-12
Friday, June 30 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we design our own bridges and buildings with Legos. For grades 3-12
Page
Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted toward upper elementary and middle-school aged students include circuits, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D printing, recording in the audio booth, and so much more.
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.
Podcast Episode
Podcast Episode
Jennifer talks with local poet Danni Quintos about her work and latest book release Two Brown Dots. In Behind the Scenes, Erin hears from librarians Jennie and Mary about LPL After School. Danni closes the podcast with a reading from Two Brown Dots.
Podcast Episode
Podcast Episode
Mariam interviews David Bryant about the life and work of Lexington-born African American composer Julia Perry (1924-1979).
Podcast Episode
Podcast Episode
In this episode Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Aprile discuss their favorite thrillers.
In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books.
Podcast Episode
In this episode, Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer discuss mysteries.
Podcast Episode
In this episode, Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen discuss their favorite romances.
Podcast Episode
In this episode, Alexa, Brian, and Bri discuss their favorite YA reads.
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 11:00am - 11:30am
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
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 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.
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, May 31 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ready to get started researching your family tree? Â
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.
