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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.

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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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

If you love recommending books, this is for you! Kids who sign up to be a Kid Librarian get to create a display of their favorite reads—applications will be available at the event. We’ll also hear book talks from former Kid Librarians and learn how the Lexington Public Library processes its collections from our Collection Manager.

Celebrate Black History Month at LPL

Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.

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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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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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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Keeneland Community Room

Ofrecemos clases de inglés dos veces por semana para ayudarte a mejorar tus habilidades de lectura y escritura. Las clases se impartirán los lunes y miércoles por la mañana. Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros!

 

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Central Library
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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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.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Eastside Makerspace. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Button Maker and more. Or bring your project to work on in the space.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with some unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diets, and more. For grades K-5. No registration required.
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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.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
FCPS provided afternoon snack.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Decorate your keys with a pony bead animal or your house with a GIANT LIZARD you make yourself, while listening to LGBT+ pop icon of the summer Chappell Roan! Ages 14 - 19, registration required.
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Join instructors from Kentucky Refugee Ministries for this free citizenship class. Student must be a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months. No registration required. *NOTE class will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings beginning February 28, 2024.
There will be no class on these dates in 2025:

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

 Many historical records also focus on men, with women listed only under their husbands’ names. Johnna will introduce and explain strategies for researching female ancestors, including information about sources at LPL and beyond.

Registration is recommended but not required to attend in person or as a webinar from your own device.