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Read the daily electronic edition of the Lexington Herald-Leader. Includes issues from June 8, 2024 to present.
Read USA Today in its original printed format, including pictures. Includes issues from January 3, 2006 to present.
The library has a variety of directories and yearbooks with local information. In the library's current digital collection, there is a selection of residential and street directories, yearbooks, school directories, and organizational directories. These are all fully word-searchable.
Tina Belle Green Winters Simpler Young (1880-1930), was born in Elmville, Kentucky. Known as Tiny, she was believed to be a sex worker in the 1920s and 30s, and sent $5.00 a week home to support her sister.
The Central Kentucky Cemeteries Maps are powered by Google Maps. Counties include: Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
New to the U.S. and Lexington community? Check out these programs for English language learners.
All locations will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed on Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.
All locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
All locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).
All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
All locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas.
All locations will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, and remain closed on Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
All locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5, for Easter.