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Mariam interviews Foster Ockerman, Jr., author of Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky, and President and Chief Historian of the Lexington History Museum about his book and horse racing in Kentucky.
Mariam interviews Trevor Claiborn, co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature, about the organization and the history of African American farmers in Kentucky. Trevor also performs as “Farmer Brown tha MC” to attract young people to farming.
Mariam interviews artist and activist Robert Morgan about his life with the internationally known queer Kentucky artist, Henry Faulkner.
Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the colorful life of abolitionist and Ambassador to Russia, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903).
Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about Lucille Caudill Little's kidnapping in 1979.
Mariam interviews artist and activist Robert Morgan about his recollections of Sweet Evening Breeze.
Jennifer and Erin discuss three new vegetarian cookbook titles and some of the issues that can come up with vegetarian cooking.
With your free library card, gain access to a diverse collection of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, online classes and databases, and more. You can apply for a traditional, wallet-sized card and key chain tag or a digital library card to add to your smartphone’s digital wallet (iOS and Android compatible).
Learn more about Fayette County and our rich history with the Kentucky Room's Digital Archives. Search photo collections, historical newspapers and publications, and community collections with a simple search. New material is continually being scanned and added.
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Calling all craft lovers! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Northside Craft Club meets monthly. This month we'll be making vintage-inspired Halloween decor. Templates will be provided.
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
After hours we'll get out the parachute, the sitting scooters, and more! Ages 13+
Discover unique resources in our Digital Archives that tell the story of Fayette County. Visit cemeteries throughout Central Kentucky using our cemetery maps. Contact our resident experts in the Central Library's Kentucky Room with questions. The Lexington Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
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Northside Branch
Celebrate Halloween with songs, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. No registration required.
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Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.
The Materials Selection Policy was initially adopted February 25, 1987 by the Lexington Public Library Board of Trustees and was revised March 24, 1993. The Materials Selection Policy was updated and renamed the Collection Development Policy which was approved by the Board on January 14, 2009. The Board of Trustees assumes full responsibility for all legal actions which may result from the implementation of any policies stated herein.
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Eastside Branch
Looking to get involved with the library, or want to earn volunteer credits in a safe, affirming space? Join our Teen Advisory Board, and you can contribute to the library! Help us design programs, choose books to purchase, and even pick this month's outfit for the goose.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
lets face our fears with virtual reality headsets and tour some VR haunted house and creepy things.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
See if you can go through obstacles and score a hole in one!
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Adopt your very own pocket-sized pet ghost! Teens will craft a tiny ghost in a bottle, give it a name, personality and more. A hauntingly cute creepy crafts you can carry anywhere!
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Join us for a conversation with sports commentators Tom Hammond and Mark Story, authors of Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams: A Sportscaster's Life.
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