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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday, October 12 & 19.
October 10-11: Members only. Memberships available for purchase at the door and online.
October 13-25: Open to everyone
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.
Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive. In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.
In his book, Givens chronicles his early years, growing up in a housing project in Lexington, and his success with UK men’s basketball through his time with NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his career as a college and NBA television color analyst, and his recent appointment as a commentator for the UK Sports Network.
In "Herrington Lake—Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower & Nature," author Mike Holdren provides a detailed look at the creation of the Dix Dam as well as the surrounding bridges, camps, villages, and activities that have made Herrington Lake a wonderful recreational destination for 100 years.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Lexington, Kentucky (January 17, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library.
Festivities include a Media Day event on Friday, March 8 from 8:30-10am and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 9 (more details coming soon). The current Village Branch will remain open through 6pm on Friday, February 23.