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All locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
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Are you a Hamilfan?
Want to sing along to your favorite musical with other Hamilnerds? Want to challenge someone to a Guns and Ships rap duel? Want to show off a period costume?
All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.
We are committed to supporting our democracy by providing nonpartisan voting information, whether you choose to cast an early ballot or go to the polls on Election Day.
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.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service. We can supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or provide your classroom with specially-selected books for your students' pleasure reading.
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.
Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted toward upper elementary and middle-school aged students include circuits, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D printing, recording in the audio booth, and so much more.
We’ll explore the magic of winter by making holiday decorations using natural materials found in Kentucky. There will be options for various ages and ability levels. All materials will be provided. While supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and up; families welcome!
We have picked four beloved storybook characters for kids and families to choose from. We will have ballots and a ballot box so everyone can cast their vote and see what voting is like. The winner of the election will be announced on Tuesday, November 18.
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!
Saturday, December 6th, 10-11 am while supplies last, for families.