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Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
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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Central Library - Farish Theater
Join Josh Porter, Faulkner Morgan Archive's Assistant Executive Director, as he discusses the roots of Kentucky's LGBTQ History as part of FMA's traveling exhibit From the Archive: An LGBTQ History of Kentucky.
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Mariam interviews Tom Eblen about the history and personalities surrounding Lexington’s Newspapers.
Mariam gives a brief history of the public schools in Lexington and Fayette County.
Jamie tells an abridged history of Russell’s Cave, Fayette County’s largest cave.
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Central Library - Atrium
The Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp Singers presents a shape-note singing performance. Join in or just listen. Part of 250Lex and the Central Library Gallery's exhibit, "Collected Memory: Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History."
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All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.
Find out what's happening at our locations. Browse upcoming events and discover our dedicated learning spaces. Reserve a meeting room. Explore our galleries and special collections.
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Central Library
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
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Central Library
Now in its fifteenth season, Jazz at the Library presents live jazz performances on the second Thursday of every month. Sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz and the Jazz Arts Foundation. Reservations suggested.
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Central Library - Meeting Room B
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth and learn about the history and importance of hairstyles, as well as some tips for beginners on the subject of natural hair. Registration required.
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.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Features vocals and saxophone by Brooks Giles III with Clay Moore on guitar, Tom Covello on bass, and Terry O'Mahoney on drums.
Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for children and young adults in English. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
The Central Kentucky Cemeteries Maps are powered by Google Maps. Counties include: Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
Lexington Public Library Donations Received January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
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Central Library
Craft list:
5/2-4: Cherry Blossom Windsock
5/9-11: Korean Fan & Drum
5/16-18: Paper Lotus
5/23-25: Paper Dumplings
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Central Library
Craft list:
5/2-4: Cherry Blossom Windsock
5/9-11: Korean Fan & Drum
5/16-18: Paper Lotus
5/23-25: Paper Dumplings
