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Central Library - Farish Theater

Erin McGuire-Thompson, author of Cross Country Cryptids: A Road Trip Guide to American Monsters, will join LPL in the Farish Theater to discuss some folklore and origins behind well-known (and obscure) cryptids, which cryptids have been reported in Kentucky, and why people are fascinated by cryptids and folklore in general.

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Central Library

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

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Central Library

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

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.

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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us this month to make...

While supplies last

No registration required 

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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

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Central Library - Farish Theater

The library's second annual cooking show will feature Ilias Pappas of Athenian Grill (10 a.m.) and Babita Shrestha, author of Garden Exotica: International Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine (11 a.m.). Presented in partnership with Bites of the Bluegrass.

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Central Library - Meeting Room D

Let's explore how our senses affect our eating experience and discuss some activities that allow us to have playful experiences with food. Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to learn how using our senses can make eating a more enjoyable experience. Registration is recommended but not required.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a preview of upcoming books from national and local publishers. Find your next favorite book! Lots of giveaways! Representatives from Random House and other publishers will be here to introduce upcoming titles.
 

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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join us for a preview of upcoming books from national and local publishers. Find your next favorite book! Representatives from Random House and other publishers will be here to introduce upcoming titles.

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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
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Northside Branch - Classroom

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147