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Here at the library, we provide a range of programs, services, and online resources that support academic enrichment and help students and educators prep for success.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Participants are welcome to drop in anytime during the program and stay as little or as long as they would like! For ages 6-13; grades 2-8.
Mariam and Wayne share the story of David Rice Atchison, the only person in history who was possibly president for a day.
Denise guest hosts and give sketches of the lives of three Lexington Civil War era women: Elizabeth Harbeson Hummons, Francis Dallam Peter, and Ella Bishop Ransom.
Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.
Mariam and David discuss Lafayette's 1825 visit to Lexington as we approach the 200th anniversary in 2024-2025.
Mariam interviews David Bryant about the life and work of Lexington-born African American composer Julia Perry (1924-1979).
Mariam and Wayne discuss the history of Lexington & Fayette County’s merged governments, one of only fifteen merged city-county governments in the United States.
Mariam gives a brief history of the public schools in Lexington and Fayette County.
Naomi interviews Reverend L. Clark Williams about what progress has been made in Lexington since the June 4, 2020 march for racial justice.
Mariam and Wayne discuss the 1970 shooting on Kent State’s campus, and how protests against the shooting, including the ROTC building fire, on UK’s campus led to curfews and lockdowns by Kentucky’s Governor.
Wayne, Library resident sports expert, interviews sports broadcaster Alan Cutler about his career and new book, Cut to the Chase.
Wayne tells the story of Pamela Brown and the ill-fated hot air balloon voyage across the Atlantic in 1970, in time for the 50th anniversary of the crash.
