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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Drop off your old puzzles at starting Friday, May 1, and receive a ticket to swap for a puzzle on the day of the event! One ticket per puzzle donated.
1:30 pm: Open to ticket holders
2:00 pm: Open to everyone – first come, first served
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity.
Registration is required. Teens or tweens.
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.
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.
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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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Join us at the Beaumont Branch for a special author event with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM. Patti Callahan Henry will discuss her writing life and the stories and history that inspire her beloved novels, followed by a Q&A.
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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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Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're working with epoxy resin.
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Central Library
Drop in for our monthly teen DIY program! Materials provided while supplies last. This month, we're trying out acrylic paint pouring techniques. (Dress for mess!)
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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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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
¡Disfruten con la familia una hora de cuentos bilingüe, reparto de libros, manualidades, juegos y más! No se requiere registración.
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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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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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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 - 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 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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Eastside Branch
With National Nurses day being May 6th, Eastside will host a creative program where children can create their own stethoscopes, care for stuffed animals in a “Teddy Bear Clinic,” and explore a pretend doctor’s office. Along the way, they’ll learn about helping others, staying healthy, and the important role nurses play in our communities.
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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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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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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Únase con toda la familia para pintar una maceta de barro, plantar una suculenta y llevarse a casa su propia creación.
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
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