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Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary all year long. Join us for programs, galleries, podcasts, and more highlighting our city’s history, heritage, and legacy.
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Library News
New facility will remain at previous location with a larger footprint and expanded offerings
Lexington, Kentucky (August 18, 2022) – The Lexington Public Library broke ground on a new, significantly larger facility in the former Village Branch location on Versailles Road to better provide for the needs of the neighborhoods it serves. The new branch will reflect the community’s vision for a state-of-the-art community hub, one that offers robust resources and a myriad of program and service offerings. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at a media event featuring Library and City officials.
Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops. Meeting rooms are free of charge. Sterno and other tools/equipment that have an open flame are prohibited.
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Marksbury Family Branch
Observation + Creativity = Nature Journaling! Join us for group nature journaling! We will observe pictures, videos, and samples of the natural world, then create and reflect on how we feel! The perfect evening activity for crafty kiddos and families looking to reconnect with nature and their own feelings!
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Northside Branch - Story Room
Instructors from Pick and Bow, an Appalachian traditional music program, will give a mini-concert, do music related activities and crafts, and teach basic fiddle/banjo/guitar/dulcimer skills to kids.
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Central Library - Gallery
Reception for new exhibit in the Central Library Gallery.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Join us and learn how to use the Cricut Cutter and create your own custom water bottle. Únase y aprenda como utilizar la cortadora Cricut para crear su propia botella de agua personalizada.
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Beaumont Branch
Run, run as fast as you can to play, create, and discover all things gingerbread. For ages 3 to 5. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Inspired by artist Jessica Swift, we'll make our own stamps and use them to create colorful, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving placemats!
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Marksbury Family Branch
Join us for SUMINAGASHI also known as ink floating or cloud art. We'll take ink drop it into water to create one of kind designs. Dress for a mess. No registration required, while supplies last.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create your own pulp paper artistic masterpiece. Please dress for mess! For ages 5 to 11. No reservations required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move beyond sugary snacks and heavy dips to create stunning, delicious spreads that everyone will love. Get festive and nourish your body at this hands-on workshop with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Nancy Hiner RD, LD, CDCES, MLDE, will show how to craft beautiful and healthy holiday appetizer trays.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
In this unflinching, deeply personal book that expands on her instantly viral Paris Review essay, What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men? Claire Dederer asks: Can we love the work of Hemingway, Polanski, Naipaul, Miles Davis, or Picasso? Should we love it? Does genius deserve special dispensation? Is male monstrosity the same as female monstrosity?
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Celebrate Black History Month at LPL
Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.
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Northside Branch
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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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Ofrecemos clases de inglés dos veces por semana para ayudarte a mejorar tus habilidades de lectura y escritura. Las clases se impartirán los lunes y miércoles por la mañana. Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros!
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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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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every week. In this casual class we will practice & improve your English. Intermediate English listening comprehension, reading practice & conversation with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults. Registration not required. FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 11.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
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Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
