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All locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).
All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
All locations will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, for Christmas.
All locations will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, December 31, and remain closed on Friday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
All locations will be closed on Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5, for Easter.
All locations will be closed on Friday, December 5, for staff training.
Lexington, Kentucky (February 1, 2024) – This February, Lexington Public Library is proud to join the nation in celebrating Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans.
Do you love to read? Would you like to recommend some books for other readers? This opportunity is for you!
Dr. Rania Belmadani was born in Algeria, lived in Spain for more than 15 years, and now calls Lexington her home. She serves as a Language Access Specialist with GlobalLex. Rania is fluent in five languages – Arabic, French, Spanish, German and English. In addition, she holds multiple degrees from universities in both Algeria and Spain.
Search, view, and download digitized historical Lexington, KY Newspapers covering the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for elementary, middle school, and high school students in Spanish. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Apply to be a presenter at the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference.
Lexington, Kentucky (January 17, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library.
Festivities include a Media Day event on Friday, March 8 from 8:30-10am and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 9 (more details coming soon). The current Village Branch will remain open through 6pm on Friday, February 23.
Eligible applicants can complete this form to apply for a digital library card.
An eligible parent or legal guardian can complete this form to apply for a digital library card for a juvenile.
The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service. We can supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or provide your classroom with specially-selected books for your students' pleasure reading.