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The Murder of Betty Gail Brown, part 1 (2018)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson, librarian and local historian about the murder of Transylvania University student Betty Gail Brown in October 1961. In the first episode, Wayne and Mariam discuss the events leading up to the crime.

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Mary Todd Lincoln (2018)

Mariam interviews Dr. Jonathan Coleman, head curator of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, about her life in Lexington, the White House, and after the assassination. They also discuss the collections and events at the Mary Todd Lincoln House museum.

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Faulkner Morgan Pagan Babies Archive (2018)

Mariam interviews Dr. Jonathan Coleman about the founding of the Faulkner Morgan Pagan Babies Archive and the upcoming “Out in Plain Sight” exhibit at Lexington Public Library.

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Podcasting with Jennifer Longworth (2025)

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Welcome Back! (2025)

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Plant-Based Himalaya with Babita Shrestha (2025)

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250Lex: Notable People in Lexington Kentucky's History (2025)

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An Interview with Kaitlyn Hill (2022)

Jennifer talks with local author Kaitlyn Hill about her debut YA novel “Love from Scratch” and her journey in publishing. For Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Amanda Wheeler and Bryan Klausing about the library’s experiential learning spaces and program

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Lexington's 1965 Fallout Shelter Plan (2023)

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An Interview with Savannah Sipple (2022)

Jennifer sits down with local poet, essayist and educator Savannah Sipple about her writing and career. In Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Lori Davis about the Library’s workforce development programming.

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Lost Lexington: An Interview with Peter Brackney

Mariam interviews Peter Brackney, author of the 2014 book Lost Lexington, and creator of the blog The Kaintuckeean.

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Library News

Baker & Taylor Closing

Baker & Taylor, Lexington Public Library’s primary vendor for purchasing books, recently shared that it will soon cease operations. This sudden change is impacting thousands of libraries across the country, including ours. 

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The Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky (2019)

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.

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Lexington: America's Legendary Racehorse with Kim Wickens (2024)

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Black Soil: An Interview with Trevor Claiborn (2019)

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.

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Cassius Marcellus Clay: Abolitionist, Newspaper Man, Knife Fighter (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the colorful life of abolitionist and Ambassador to Russia, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903).

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Pineville Trace: An Interview with Wes Blake (2025)

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Drowned Town: An Interview with Author Jayne Moore Waldrop (2022)

Mariam talks with Kentucky author Jayne Moore Waldrop about her first fiction work, Drowned Town.

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ESOL Conversation Group

Friday, November 14th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator. EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed. Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

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Kid's Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, November 13th - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us at Eastside Branch for a 4 week session of a Spanish conversation group designed just for kids! Here, you will be able to practice your Spanish with others, build confidence and strengthen your vocabulary.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, November 11th - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, November 25th - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

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Eastside's Magical Farm Day: Harvest your own apples for apple pie!

Tuesday, November 18th - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Join us for a magical day on the farm! We'll have a pretend apple-picking adventure around the room. After collecting your apples, help us bake a special apple pie craft to take home! Dress for a mess

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 11th - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tates Creek 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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Sunday Stitching

Sunday, November 9th - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, embroidery, or sewing? Grab your current project and join us every fourth Sunday for social stitching! All skill levels welcome.

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