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Lexington Public Library Donations Received January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Find out what's happening at our locations. Browse upcoming events and discover our dedicated learning spaces. Reserve a meeting room. Explore our galleries and special collections.
The Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace is an inclusive space where customers of all ages can come to learn, create, and explore together, free of charge. Outfitted with current high-tech and low-tech tools, the Makerspace is designed to promote education and cultivate a do-it-yourself spirit for the whole family.
Celebrate Black History Month at LPL
Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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.
Discover everything that's happening this summer at the Library!
Read the latest news from Lexington Public Library.
Join us for Kentucky Legends: a series of programs exploring Kentucky culture, history, and lore. Programs include author visits, Chautauqua performances, live music, activities and crafts, and more.
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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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Activities are designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome! For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Beaumont Branch.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Central Library
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
A family friendly event which includes a Fluorescent Tent with glowing minerals, Lapidary demonstrations (trimming and cabbing), Gem Tree making, Microminerals with microscopes, and Mineral displays.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For grades K-5. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Explore technology, instruments, and the science of sound and electricity, all while making music with the Lexington Philharmonic! For ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Let's discuss the non-fiction title: Empress of the Nile : the Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples From Destruction by Lynne Olson. Olson, who has written extensively about WWII, spotlights a pioneering French female Egyptologist.
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Tates Creek Branch
Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts. A program for adults.
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Central Library
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 - Keeneland Community Room
Join the experienced instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for an informative and free citizenship class designed to assist individuals on their path to naturalization. This class is open to all participants who have held a Green Card for a minimum of 4 years and 9 months.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. Now meeting every month on the Last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided. Registration Required.
