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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.
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
DIY fidget fun for mental health month! Make a stress ball, worry doll, beaded fidget, and more! For kids 5-12 years old while supplies last.
The governance of Lexington Public Library is under the direction of 7 Trustees and up to 10 Advisors who guide the long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library, including the long range plan, annual budget cycle, advocating for the library and for library customers, and policy recommendations.
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.
Walking Tour
Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s public art. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.
This tour covers a walking distance of 1 mile.
The music clips used in this tour are from “Walking Barefoot on Grass” by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/
This tour has been updated to include the new mural at Stop #5, "In-Finito".
Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s public art. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate AAPI Month by learning the art of hula dancing with professionals from Kentucky-local organization Hui Kaululehua.
Dress comfortably, with movement in mind!
Ages 11 - 17. Registration required.
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our Mystery Book Club on the first Thursday of each month! This month's pick is "The Heron's Cry" by Ann Cleeves.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
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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Eastside Branch
Founded on the belief that music knows no boundaries, the Lexington Good Days Choir will present traditional Chinese songs and music in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Northside Branch
Around the World is a book challenge for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read, based on the selected country each month. Share about your book at our meeting! Choose a book by an author from the chosen country, or with a setting in that country. Registration requested.
Upcoming themes by month:
January 11 = Australia
The Central Library's Parking Garage is available to our customers or anyone needing a parking space. There are 428 parking spots in the garage, 10 of which are handicapped or van accessible. The height clearance for garage entry is 13'1". The height clearance for parking access is 6'4".
Two hours of free parking is provided with a ticket validated inside the Central Library.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us this month to discuss Maame by Jessica George.
Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org or stop by the Eastside Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Copies are also available on Libby.
A Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick
One of BookPage's Best Audiobooks of 2023
description coming soon.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us this month to make felt flowers!
*Limited supplies provided*
No registration required!
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Marksbury Family Branch - The Serrate Family Study Room
Celebrate 45 years of Pac-Man with us at the library! Join us for a fun-filled event where we’ll dive into the history of this iconic arcade game, exploring its impact on gaming and pop culture. Then, test your skills as we play the classic Pac-Man game.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace for Learn to Paint. This month we're going in a new direction and learning watercolor techniques. We're going to make a watercolor style sample guide booklet and then use those techniques to make a small floral painting from observing cut flowers! All artistic levels welcome, 13 and up.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Join the experienced instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for an informative and free citizenship class designed to assist individuals on their path to naturalization. This class is open to all participants who have held a Green Card for a minimum of 4 years and 9 months.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Are you interested in enhancing your Spanish speaking abilities? If so, we would like to invite you to our weekly group meeting. Our friendly group is open to everyone who wants to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive and welcoming environment. You will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your interest in the language and culture.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
For Pride Month, join us for a selection of campy classics, comedies, and musicals!
Starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip follows four best friends, the Flossy Posse, as they travel to New Orleans to the Essence Musical Festival. Along the way, they rekindle their wild side by dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to excess.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Join the experienced instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for an informative and free citizenship class designed to assist individuals on their path to naturalization. This class is open to all participants who have held a Green Card for a minimum of 4 years and 9 months.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Adult Reading Area
Chess club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room
Are you interested in enhancing your Spanish speaking abilities? If so, we would like to invite you to our weekly group meeting. Our friendly group is open to everyone who wants to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive and welcoming environment. You will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your interest in the language and culture.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kids and caregivers will use supplies to turn cardboard boxes into cars and enjoy a drive-in movie. Please bring a preschooler-size cardboard box to the event. Other materials will be provided. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have some fishy fun while making a koi windsock and other fun fish activities. For preschoolers. No registration required.
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Central Library
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.
