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Central Library - Farish Theater
Now in its fifteenth season, Jazz at the Library presents live jazz performances on the second Thursday of every month. Sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz and the Jazz Arts Foundation. Reservations suggested.
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Northside Branch - Classroom
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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Eastside Branch
This month, we’re chasing away the winter chill, K-Pop Demon Hunter style! Let’s learn how to roll Kimbap and simmer a hot fishcake soup. For ages 8–12. Registration required.
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Eastside Branch
This month, we’re getting into the fall spirit with jerk chicken and ginger squash mash! Open to ages 8–12. Registration required.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
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?
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Central Library - Farish Theater
In remembrance of the veterans and the fallen of World War II, join acclaimed documentarian and researcher Fanny Hubart-Salmon and the Lexington Public Library for a special showing & presentation.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Read the latest news from Lexington Public Library.
Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
Library News
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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Central Library - Farish Theater
This month features the Dean Osborne Band. Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. Sponsored by Southland Jamboree.
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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
This month's theme is Short Stories. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
This month features Liberty Road. Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April.
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.
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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
Join us for our monthly teen drop-in DIY program! This month, we'll be working with clay to make mini pinch pots. (Materials provided while supplies last)
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. We read a variety of both fiction and non-fiction recommended titles. We meet the third Wednesday morning each month.
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Eastside Branch
Looking to get involved with the library, or want to earn volunteer credits in a safe, affirming space? Join our Teen Advisory Board, and you can contribute to the library! Help us design programs, choose books to purchase, and even pick this month's outfit for the goose.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us this month to decorate wooden mitten ornaments!
While supplies last
No registration required
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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!
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Central Library
Live bluegrass music the third Thursday of every month, October through April. Sponsored by Southland Jamboree.
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Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
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Central Library - Gallery
Reception for new exhibit in the Central Library Gallery.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
J.C. Hamilton, Riley Ledford, and Bernardo Scarambone presents the ballads of John Jacob Niles. Classical Music Sundays presents live classical music the third Sunday of every month, September through May, with EKU music professor Bernardo Scarambone as emcee.
