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The William Stamps Farish, III Theater at the Central Library is available to the community for lectures, live music, community forums, film festivals, small theatrical productions, dance performances, literary readings, debates, and other creative uses.
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Interactive study guides and practice exams to prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, and other academic, civil service, military and professional exams. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
This month, we’ll learn how to make a refreshing summer salad and create our own dressing. We’ll also whip up some delicious banana "ice cream"!
Registration is required. For tweens ages 8–12.
For adults, young adults, and teens. Ideal for businesses or non-profits. Part of 250Lex's business month celebration.

While the focus of content in the digital archive is Fayette County, many other counties are represented. This list is in alphabetical order by county name for non-Fayette County content.
Anderson County

The Take Back Cheapside Collection is a community collection from DeBraun Thomas. The featured postcard of the historic Fayette County Courthouse at was used as a part of the Take Back Cheapside movement in Lexington in 2017.


Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts. A program for adults.
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This month, we will be discussing the essay collection "Monsters" by Clare Dederer.
(Copies available at the Central Library)
Sherlock Holmes: A Map to Murder
Written by Gary McCormick