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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.

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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The governance of Lexington Public Library is under the direction of 7 Trustees and up to 10 Advisors who guide the long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library, including the long range plan, annual budget cycle, advocating for the library and for library customers, and policy recommendations.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

For adults, young adults, and teens. Ideal for businesses or non-profits. Part of 250Lex's business month celebration. 

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The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.

The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.

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Have a question?  Ask us!  You can contact us via email, phone, chat, or text.  Book a librarian for one-on-one help.  Suggest a purchase to help us improve our collection.

Celebrate Black History Month at LPL

Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.

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Northside Branch

Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and the power of vector graphics in this design-focused class. From building clean, scalable logos and illustrations to understanding paths, shapes, and typography, students will gain foundational skills and creative confidence in professional-grade design.

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Beaumont Branch

Registration is required; the book is available for pick up at the Central Branch’s front desk. If you have any questions, please email mstout@lexpublib.org.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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Northside Branch

Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. Now meeting every month on the Last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided. Registration Required.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. Now meeting every month on the Last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided. Registration Required.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and get crafting! Each month, we'll dive into a new, exciting craft. For tweens and teens.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

This beginner workshop is all about the who, what, and why of local government. We’ll help you understand how Lexington’s local government is structured, who is in charge of what, and how legislation gets made. The workshop includes an interactive activity to learn more about the people behind local government.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Grandparents Day with a special storytime, crafts, and open play time. Recommended for kids aged 0-5 and their grandparents or special adults! No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Sensory play and crafts that are inclusive, autism-friendly, and fun for everyone! Activities are designed for children with a developmental age of approximately 2-5 years. ALL children are welcome! For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Beaumont Branch. 

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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this September by learning about astronaut Ellen Ochoa and making baking soda rockets. Dress for mess! Ages 12+

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

In his book, Givens chronicles his early years, growing up in a housing project in Lexington, and his success with UK men’s basketball through his time with NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his career as a college and NBA television color analyst, and his recent appointment as a commentator for the UK Sports Network.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is Mythology vs. Folklore. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.