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In 1917, the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky hosted a series of speakers giving historical sketches on people and places of local interest.
The Kentucky Mountain Club was founded in 1929 as a social organization for residents of Lexington, Kentucky, who had been born or resided in the counties of eastern Kentucky.
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
Join us at the Marksburry Family Branch for an exciting Making It! program that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away! Unleash your creativity and build your own 3D-printed lightsaber from scratch. Once you've assembled your masterpiece, let your imagination run wild as you decorate it with your preferred colors and designs.
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Force. May the Fourth be with you!
Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.
Join Mercedes in the Makersapce to create your own Star Wars character cross stitch. Materials will be provided.
Cross stitch is a great hobby for those wanting to learn a new craft. No previous experience needed for this class.
We understand how rewarding it can be to grow your own food, and we invite you to join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn how to cultivate your vegetables. Together with our UK Cooperative Extension Service friends, they will guide you through the process and share valuable insights. Let’s embark on this journey to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle together!
Meet the Lexington Public Library's Board, Administrative Team, and Leadership Team. Apply to work or volunteer at the library.
The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.
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.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
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.