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Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive. In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.
In 1925, Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization, hoping to make one of the most important discoveries in history. For centuries Europeans believed the world's largest jungle concealed the glittering kingdom of El Dorado. Thousands had died looking for it, leaving many scientists convinced that the Amazon was truly inimical to humans.
Lexington, Kentucky (January 17, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library.
Festivities include a Media Day event on Friday, March 8 from 8:30-10am and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 9 (more details coming soon). The current Village Branch will remain open through 6pm on Friday, February 23.
The materials in these collections are physically housed in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library and can be viewed during the Central Library's open hours.
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We are working to raise $5 million to build the library our community deserves — and we are over 80% of the way there! We need you to help us cross the finish line. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a lasting positive impact on our community.
Your donation will support the spaces and programs the new library will bring to the community. Gifts are tax deductible and can be made over a five-year pledge period.
Thank you for investing in your public library.

In 1917, the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky hosted a series of speakers giving historical sketches on people and places of local interest.

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.
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Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Join us for Kentucky Legends: a series of programs exploring Kentucky culture, history, and lore. Programs include author visits, Chautauqua performances, live music, activities and crafts, and more.
Discover unique resources in our Digital Archives that tell the story of Fayette County. Visit cemeteries throughout Central Kentucky using our cemetery maps. Contact our resident experts in the Central Library's Kentucky Room with questions. The Lexington Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.
Do you love making book recommendations? This opportunity is for you! Apply today to be a "Kid Librarian" (age 8 & up) and create your own book display. Please click the link to apply.