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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. Please note that we will be building with the classic Lego bricks that contain small parts.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to build mini scenes from Spring with Peeps! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join to learn how to paint your own wildflower masterpiece step by step! Registration Required. For Ages 8-17.
Library News
Lexington, Kentucky (April 12, 2023) – The Lexington Public Library will be Fine Free for all materials, effective immediately, following a vote at today’s regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. Lexington Public Library customers will no longer incur fines for late, damaged, or lost library materials. Additionally, the Library has forgiven all current, outstanding fines
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.
Several pieces of equipment require additional supplies such as PLA filament, vinyl, and metal backings. Some supplies are available for purchase in our learning spaces. Customers ages 13 and up who have signed the Experiential Learning Agreement and Equipment Use Policy, which is available to sign in-person at any of the four learning spaces, and live in Fayette County or a reciprocal county receive an $8 credit each month for material purchases. If you exceed this credit, you can still purchase additional supplies using credit, Mobile App Pay or Mobile Pay, or tapping to pay.
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 - Farish Theater
Based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, Poor Things is a 2023 comedy/fantasy about Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who is brought back to life via brain transplant.
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael.
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Central Library
See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
First, we'll learn about meteorologist Ted Fujita and his revolutionary severe weather discoveries. Then, we'll create our own severe weather in a jar! Dress for mess. Registration recommended. Ages 12+
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Preschoolers are invited to Little Architects: This construction-based program is designed to encourage children to create their own structures using various materials and manipulatives.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Learn about caves with a story and hands-on activities. We'll focus on Kentucky's own Mammoth Cave. Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. No registration required.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
First, we'll learn about the basic laws of physics and how flight is possible. Then we'll test those theories out by building handheld hoop gliders with everyday household materials! Ages 12+
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Central Library
See K-Pop Demon Hunters on the big screen for a sing along! Costumes are encouraged. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore the science of the spring season. Dress for mess! For ages 3-5. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Presented by Kristen Aylese - Owner of Glitter Green Thumb, Farmer, Gardener, UGC Creator from Versailles, Kentucky
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Central Library - Meeting Room D
Join us for an epic Minecraft party with hands-on crafts, creative building activities, and exciting timed challenges that bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life! For ages 5 and up.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Enjoy family fun with a bilingual storytime, a book giveaway, crafts, games, and more! No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Hands on fun with the sun, wind, water and energy all around! Join us to learn about energy at self-guided STEM stations. Adult must attend with child.
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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.
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Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join Edwyn Rye for insight into the grants process! Edwyn is a graduate of Transylvania University and a long-time resident of Central Kentucky. He has worked with United Way of the Bluegrass on several grant applications with awards totaling over $250K.
Library News
New Versailles Road Library Branch to be named Marksbury Family Branch
Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive. In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.
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Northside Branch - Story Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
