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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!

This month, we're discussing "Picnic at Hanging Rock" by Joan Lindsay.

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

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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.

Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!

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Have a question?  Ask us!  You can contact us via email, phone, chat, or text.  Book a librarian for one-on-one help.  Suggest a purchase to help us improve our collection.

The Undesign the Redline project unearths the deep and systemic history of structural racism and inequality in the United States. This interactive exhibit explores policies like Redlining, their implications for today, and what we can do to undesign them. 

The exhibit was created by social impact design studio designing the WE and has been invited to dozens of cities across the country. A local advisory group has helped to produce local history and stories about Redlining in Lexington. 

The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.

Fully renovated and updated, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.

Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary this April with a full month dedicated to the history and heritage of music, poetry, and literature in and around Lexington with events hosted by the Lexington Public Library, the City of Lexington, 21c Museum and Hotel, the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Institute 193, and the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.

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

Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library.  Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is "Books Adapted to Movies." 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 and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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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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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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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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about birds in love with bird expert Allen Kingsland from Wild Birds Unlimited.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Challenge yourself to create amazing Lego inventions inspired by real ones made by Black inventors through history! For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Discover African-American doctors and scientists who changed the world of health. For ages 5 to 10. No reservations required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on safety.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Paint with buttons! Use buttons to create a picture or fill in a design. While supplies last.