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Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.
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Northside Branch
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.
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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.
Mariam interviews Susan Griffith and Vikki Franklin from Eastern State Hospital about the 195 year history of the hospital, and shares stories from contemporary newspaper articles.
JP Johnson tells the story of the time artist Henry Faulkner’s goat, Alice, disappeared for several weeks in 1965, and gives a preview of Lexington Public Library’s Henry Faulkner Week, February 25-March 3, 2019.
Jennifer hosts a staff discussion of the Lexington Public Library’s Community Read, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. Erin interviews AnnaMarie about DEI at the library.
Join us for updates on library happenings, book recommendations, interviews, and more!
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Northside Branch - Digital Studio
Learn how to turn your ideas into a manga-style comic page. In this workshop, we’ll explore manga art, character designs, poses, panel layouts, and simple storytelling techniques that make manga so exciting to read. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to draw, you’ll leave with your very own comic page and the basics to keep creating.
Ages 13+
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
After hours we'll get out the parachute, the sitting scooters, and more! Ages 13+
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains.
For ages 13+ only
Registration is required
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Creepy crafts include: doll head planters, huggable monsters, gourd painting, and more! Ages 11+
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Make your own Mexican-style sculpture of a fantastical creature. For ages 5-11. Dress for mess. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
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.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room
Connect with representatives from local and regional organizations to learn about scholarship opportunities.
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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room
This month's theme is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month. 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.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get (creepy) crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a class on creating designs and using the Laser engraving to customize bookmarks and keychains.
For ages 13+ only
Registration is required
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
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.
