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Eastside Branch
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we explore creative ways to design pins. We will transform out-of-circulation books into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ only. Registration Recommended.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

This program will have a presentation from Elizabeth Gatlin, Educational Outreach Lead from Nicholasville's Primate Rescue Center. 

Please note that we will be using peanut butter to create treats for Elizabeth to deliver to the Primates. 

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace to explore techniques for painting tabletop gaming miniatures, terrain, and props. All supplies will be provided. Ages 13+ *Registration Recommended*
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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!

Community Reads is our Lexington-wide book group. Connect with your friends and neighbors by reading the selected book, joining in a book discussion or related program, and attending a book talk with this year's featured author. 

Join us for Kentucky Legends: a series of programs exploring Kentucky culture, history, and lore. Programs include author visits, Chautauqua performances, live music, activities and crafts, and more.

The Eastside Branch Makerspace, located at 3000 Blake James Drive, is a collaborative workspace for ages 13 and up to make, learn , explore, and share, free of charge. Staff are available during open studio hours to assist in projects of all kinds, or contact Makerspace staff to schedule one-on-one help. Not sure where to start? The Eastside Makerspace also offers regular workshops that introduce participants to new skills, technology, and equipment. Planning to bring a group of 10 or more? Please contact us by calling 859-231-5500 ext.2207 or using the link below.

Sample projects

Engrave a welcome sign, 3D print a business card holder, laminate a sign for your classroom, print a banner for your next event, make a personalized magnet for your refrigerator, sew a quilt block, or cut a vinyl design for your water bottle.

Celebrate Women’s History Month at LPL

Throughout March, join us as we celebrate women’s contributions in local, state, and national history through programs, books, podcasts, archive materials, and more.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
We're throwing a birthday party for Dr. Seuss and everyone is invited! Join us for themed activities and crafts to celebrate the author's 122nd birthday. Program open to ages 6+
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

An exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage even when you feel like you don't quite fit in.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn about clean vector art design for apparel and merchandise using Adobe Illustrator! If you are wanting to design graphic tees, set up you brand with different merchandise options, or just learn about the process, this class will be a great start. 

Highlight

Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.

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.

Lexington Public Library is proud to host the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference.  This conference brings together historians, genealogists, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore the rich history and genealogical heritage of Kentucky.

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Central Library

Are you strange and unusual? Do you like strange and unusual reads? Join us at West Sixth Brewing for our monthly Cult Classics Book Club!

In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Copies available at the February meeting, or the Central Library front desk.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

This month, we'll read Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries: The Mystery of the Stinky, Spooky Night by Fran Manushkin and do fun activities like Smell & Seek, Clue Sorting, and a Detective Craft.

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Central Library - Kentucky Room

Come to the Kentucky Room to discuss William Van Meter's Bluegrass: A True Story of Murder in Kentucky.

A shocking investigation into a true crime that tore a town apart—the violent murder of a young coed in Kentucky, the innocent boy who was jailed for the crime, and a small Southern community filled with haunting, unforgettable characters.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Discover the life of pioneering Black female jockey Cheryl White. We'll have a brief talk with Q&A and hands-on activities. For all ages. No registration required. 

Every child who attends the program will receive a copy of The Jockey & Her Horse – a children’s book about Cheryl White, co-written by her brother.

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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space

This month's theme is National Book Award Nominees. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre/theme and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.