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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Preschoolers create their own flower-themed art. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Dress for mess! No registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
See what's currently on display at our art galleries.
The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the equipment, software, and AI creative tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.
The Eastside Branch Makerspace, located at 3000 Blake James Drive, is a collaborative workspace for ages 13 and up to make, learn , explore, and share, free of charge. Staff are available during open studio hours to assist in projects of all kinds, or contact Makerspace staff to schedule one-on-one help. Not sure where to start? The Eastside Makerspace also offers regular workshops that introduce participants to new skills, technology, and equipment. Planning to bring a group of 10 or more? Please contact us by calling 859-231-5500 ext.2207 or using the link below.
Sample projects
Engrave a welcome sign, 3D print a business card holder, laminate a sign for your classroom, print a banner for your next event, make a personalized magnet for your refrigerator, sew a quilt block, or cut a vinyl design for your water bottle.
The Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, located on the fourth floor of Central Library at 140 East Main Street, is a space for youth and families to explore and create using resources and programs related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Customers ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. Planning to bring a group of 10 or more? Please contact us by calling 859-231-5500 ext.1147 or using the link below.
Recurring programs
Lego Club, Maker Station, and Open STEAM Play sessions are available for children and families. The STEAM Lab also hosts weekly drop-in events, Homeschool STEAM activities, and special programming during school breaks. Check out the upcoming events listed below.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more – free with your library card.
Discover unique resources in our Digital Archives that tell the story of Fayette County. Visit cemeteries throughout Central Kentucky using our cemetery maps. Contact our resident experts in the Central Library's Kentucky Room with questions. The Lexington Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
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Central Library - Gallery
Daniel Graham exhibits musical instruments that blur the line between functional musical instruments and art objects. See the objects, meet the artist, and hear the music these beautiful, unusual objects are capable of making. Part of LexArts Hop.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us in the Farish Theater for a conversation with Wes Browne, author of They All Fall the Same and Hillbilly Hustle. The event will also feature an audience Q&A and a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is recommended but not required.
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.
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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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
In this hands-on Botanical Printing workshop, we’ll explore the beauty blooming all around us and learn how to turn common spring plants into natural works of art. You’ll start with simple plant identification focusing on easily recognized, abundant blooms and leaves you can confidently gather in your own backyard.
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Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Discover your voice and express yourself through words and music. Learn how to write lyrics, craft poems, and rap with confidence. Explore studio basics, from recording and mixing to sharing your tracks. Build performance skills and stage presence to showcase your art. Dive into the business side of music, including registering your songs with BMI and uploading them online.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate all things Pinkalicious with art and play activities inspired by the book series. Recommended for ages 3-5 with caregiver. No advance registration.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab for a new hands-on STEAM program for ages 5?7, featuring fun monthly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Take a trip to the zoo with art, play, and zoo-themed activities. Dress for mess. For preschoolers. 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. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.
