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Digital Archives - Collection

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

Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted toward upper elementary and middle-school aged students include circuits, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D printing, recording in the audio booth, and so much more.

The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.

Fully renovated and updated, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.

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Meet the Lexington Public Library's Board, Administrative Team, and Leadership Team.  Apply to work or volunteer at the library.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Come join us at the Eastside Makerspace and learn knitting basics to start your first project! The workshop will cover casting-on, knit and purl stitches, as well as basic knitting terms. For ages 13+
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a presentation on miniatures painting methods and tools. Try your hand at painting miniatures and terrain for TTRPG games. Minis are provided. For ages 13+ only.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's book club for tweens! This month we will discuss Big Tree by Brian Selznick.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Ready to learn the money principles you were never taught in school? In this part, we'll dive into essential financial concepts. You'll understand the time value of money and why it's so important to start saving now, save consistently, and be patient. We'll also teach you the Rule of 72, a simple formula that shows you exactly how long it takes for your money to double.

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Eastside Branch

Ready to take control of your financial future? This introductory workshop is the perfect place to start. We'll tackle key topics like the financial illiteracy crisis and how to avoid becoming a part of it.

Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary all year long. Join us for programs, galleries, podcasts, and more highlighting our city’s history, heritage, and legacy.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

We'll use kid-friendly microscopes to examine different solids, liquids, and gases, and discover how they compare. Join us for hands-on fun as we observe, question, and experiment together!

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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Secure your family's future by learning how to protect your income. We'll cover different types of insurance, including the differences between term and permanent life insurance, and discuss the importance of long-term care planning. This part is all about safeguarding the financial stability you're working so hard to build.

Don't miss out on our last financial master class:

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

Meet with representatives from KHEAA to discuss how to file the common app and other college applications, as well as how to pay for college. 

We'll have laptops and other supplies on hand to support you getting your apps in before November 1st!

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program 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 Branch

Wear your coziest pajamas, bring a favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a soothing evening of bedtime stories, gentle songs, and relaxing fun. Perfect for winding down before bed. All ages welcome!

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

If you run out of space in the short description, you may include additional information about the subtopics being covered here. If you use the long description this way, please include the phrase "Click to learn what topics are covered in this session."

Theme ex: Safety 

Topics: [X, Y, Z] ex: Physical safety, asking questions to get help, and stranger danger.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Tree Week by learning about careers in forestry! UK's Forestry department will demonstrate forestry techniques, talk about career paths, and explore what forestry really means. Ages 13 - 24