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Grand Opening set for Saturday, March 9

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.

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New Versailles Road Library Branch to be named Marksbury Family Branch

Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive.  In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.

Digitize cassettes, Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, records, VHS, slides, and negatives. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Media digitization equipment

This space is equipped with professional microphones, video equipment, and lighting to record and video for your podcast. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project. 

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Podcast Studio

This studio is outfitted with a green screen, lighting, computer, and camera for professional photography and videography. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project. 

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Production studio

Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple apps, and other photo, audio, and video editing software to create, edit, and design a variety of projects. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Mac Computer Lab

By using a Library-owned public computer, or by connecting your personally-owned computer or device to the LPL network, you agree to adhere to this policy. Violation of any part of this policy may result in termination of the customer’s session, with the possible loss of computer or library privileges for flagrant or repeated violation(s) at the Library's sole and exclusive discretion. Illegal acts may also be subject to prosecution by local, state, and/or federal authorities.

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In this episode we'll talk about the events that happen in pages 1-80, we'll go over all the characters that are introduced and how they fit in to the story. We'll share our opinions (lots of them) and talk about what we want to see in the rest of the boo

Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation.  Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.

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Apply to be a presenter at the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference.

The William Stamps Farish, III Theater at the Central Library is available to the community for lectures, live music, community forums, film festivals, small theatrical productions, dance performances, literary readings, debates, and other creative uses.

Celebrate National Poetry Month at LPL

The Lexington Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month throughout April! Find reading recommendations, explore Lexington’s rich literary history, and discover fun ways to get involved.