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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.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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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.
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Until 1974, Lexington and Fayette County had two separate governing bodies.
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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Eastside Branch
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!
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Cozy up at our coffee shop where we'll serve up some science experiments using hot cocoa, marshmallows, and more! For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.
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Central Library - Gallery
Reception for new exhibit in the Central Library Gallery.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Design a creative Rube Goldberg machine that completes a simple task in a fun and complicated way using a series of chain reactions.
For Ages 8-17. Registration required
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Northside Branch - Story Room
Instructors from Pick and Bow, an Appalachian traditional music program, will give a mini-concert, do music related activities and crafts, and teach basic fiddle/banjo/guitar/dulcimer skills to kids.
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Northside Branch
Discover the process of bringing a music video to life in this exclusive workshop with local videographer and photographer Archie Moore. Using the Big Blue video by award wining Hip-Hop artist Tony Wavy as a case study, Archie will walk participants through every stage of production.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union.
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator. EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed. Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
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Northside Branch
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "Detective Aunty" by Uzma Jalaluddin.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
Not an artist? Not a problem! We'll provide the art supplies; you provide the creativity during this open art program. Pinch pots are a great introductory activity for kids to learn basic clay sculpting. Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please.
