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Episode 1: Me Before You

Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up.

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Episode 6: Wonder

Alexa and Jenny are joined this week by our middle school expert, Ellie, as we discuss the very popular book Wonder by RJ Palacio. Wonder tells the story of a very special kid named Auggie, as he navigates his first year of middle school, takes on bullies

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Episode 9: Inside of a Dog

Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss Alexandra Horowitz's fascinating book, Inside of a Dog, talk about their own dogs, and interview Ashley with the Lexington Humane Society about everything you could want to know about adopting a pet.

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Checked Out (2020): December's Picks

Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month.

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Episode 21: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Four: Mystery

In this episode, Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer discuss mysteries.

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TeachingBooks

Open TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks is a collection of resources about children's and young adult books, including author and illustrator interviews, video book trailers, audio book readings, book discussion guides, and much more. Provided by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

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Episode 20: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Three: Science Fiction

In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books.

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Episode 8: The Underground Railroad

Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.

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Episode 19: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Two: Romance

In this episode, Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen discuss their favorite romances.

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Episode 16: Crafting with Robyn from ReBelle

In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources.

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Episode 14: Best of 2017

In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Becca talk favorites: fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and TV shows.

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Episode 12: Halloween Special

On this special episode of Checked Out, join Alexa, Jenny, and special guest Brian, as they discuss their favorite scary books, graphic novels, and movies, just in time for Halloween.

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Episode 11: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford

Join Jenny and Alexa as that chat with Jamie Ford, author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes, about Seattle's forgotten World's Fair, diversity in books, and selling beds to brothels.

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Episode 10: Fallout

Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Gwenda Bond, author of Fallout, the first book in a YA series focusing on Lois Lane's high school years. They discuss Lois as a character, her relationship with Superman, cyber bullying, and what it was like working

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A Conversation with Mariama J. Lockington (2025)

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Branch Accessibility Information

Accessibility information for each of our locations, including parking, elevators, and restrooms.

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Baker & Taylor Closing

Baker & Taylor, Lexington Public Library’s primary vendor for purchasing books, recently shared that it will soon cease operations. This sudden change is impacting thousands of libraries across the country, including ours. 

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