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For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

An exhibit of reproduction uniforms and clothing worn during the American Revolution, including those of men, women, and children, combined with prints, maps, flags, objects, and text telling the stories of their wartime experiences. Organized and created by the Transylvania Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

Erin McGuire-Thompson, author of Cross Country Cryptids: A Road Trip Guide to American Monsters, will join us in the Farish Theater to discuss some folklore and origins behind some well-known (and some obscure) cryptids, which cryptids have been reported in Kentucky, and why people are fascinated by cryptids/folklore in general.

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events. 

Join us for an engaging afternoon, In Conversation with Sarah MacLean, one of today’s most influential voices in romance fiction. In this lively discussion, MacLean will share insights into her bestselling novels, her journey as a writer, and how she crafts bold heroines, unforgettable love stories, and rules?breaking happily ever afters.

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.

When people—particularly those who reside outside of the Bluegrass State—think of Kentucky, three things usually come to mind: bourbon, Colonel Sanders’ secret chicken recipe, and the glamourous Kentucky Derby. Add college basketball to that list, and you have yourself a superfecta.

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.

Jazz at the Library celebrates its 200th performance with Grammy-award winning musician Zach Brock. The Lexington native will perform on violin with Brandon Coleman on guitar, Matt Wiles on bass, and Paul Deatherage on drums.