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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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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.
Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary all year long. Join us for programs, galleries, podcasts, and more highlighting our city’s history, heritage, and legacy.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn tools to regulate during stressful moments! Participants will practice slow moving yoga on the floor in a dim space. Every participant will have time to craft on their own project - bring your own (such as crochet, sketching, journaling) or work on a provided rock art craft. For ages 13-17, registration required.
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Northside Branch
After the library closes, the stacks transform into obstacles for putt-putt golf! For ages 13+.
Registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Participants will use upcycled library books to create their very own book safes!
Ages 14 - 17.
Registration required. All materials provided.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Bring your sketchbook and favorite art supplies for a chilled out afternoon of creating art! We'll have music, guided exercises to get your creativity flowing, and a supportive environment for learning. Fight art block, make connections, improve your drawings, or just come hang out to relax!
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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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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come and enjoy a screening of the 1964 hit, Viva Las Vegas, starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret!
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Central Library - Meeting Room B
Please only bring books in good condition (free of stains or tears, with binding intact).
No registration needed. Drop in between 2-4pm.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Grab your sleeping bag and your midriff tees for this classic teen slasher.
Bunks and the showers are a mad stabber's beat at a summer camp.
Elevated by moments of John Waters-esque weirdness, and a twist ending to die for.
Rated R.
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Marksbury Family Branch
Be ready to race at 3:30pm if you would like to participate. Teams can include up to 4 participants - either bring your puzzling crew with you, or let us introduce you to some fellow puzzle enthusiasts in your community!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop in anytime during the program and stay as little or as long as they would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Visit the Marksbury Family Branch to redeem your ticket(s)! Participants may obtain one puzzle per ticket.
2:30 PM: Open to ticket holders.
3:30 PM: Open to everyone, first come first served, limited inventory. We hope to find a home for every puzzle!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to create poetry using pages from a book and "black out" words on the page, leaving only the words that express what needs to be said. Transforming one piece of art into another!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Can you guess these mystery animals? Use clues and biofacts to explore different kinds of Kentucky wildlife with folks from Raven Run.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the 4th a day early with patriotic games and activities. Recommended for K through 5th grade. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have an out of this world time at our World UFO Day celebration with crafts, activities, and UFO trivia. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace
Makers of all ages, join us in the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace for Open Studio. Come make buttons, stickers and more. Kids ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
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Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 36 months.
