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Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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A local history exhibit commemorating 250Lex from March 21 to July 13 at the Central Library Gallery, 140 East Main Street. The exhibit includes items from the library’s own Kentucky Room collection as well as loans from the Lexington History Museum, Keeneland, the University of Kentucky, and local residents.
An evening of new play exhibition and critique! Hear four brand new plays (written the same day) by playwrights in our community. We'll be sharpening our skills as writers and as audiences by receiving and giving critique on not-yet-precious new works. Doors open at 7 p.m.
A new season of Winter Jamboree opens with Acoustic Breakaways from Jackson County. Sponsored by Southland Jamboree.
This month features music by the Eastern Kentucky University string orchestra, Camerata Colonel. To attend virtually or hear past performances, visit @LexClassicalSundays.
This craft workshop will demonstrate spreadsheet structure in stories and the role of revision. From beat sheets to heroine journey models to world building, you will learn how to create your own maps for the stories you want to tell.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at LPL
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 through October 15. Discover reading recommendations, special free events, the Latino Art BLEND exhibit, and more!
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If books are your thing, this is your place. Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.