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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library.  Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.

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. 

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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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.

The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available, and we will accommodate your preferences for location and hours as much as possible based on what we have available. From After School programs, to ESOL programs, to Makerspace open studio help, and beyond—we have a variety of opportunities for you to connect with your community through volunteering.

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Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.

Thank you for thinking of the Friends Book Cellar for donating your: books, CDs, DVDs, and current year magazines.

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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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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for some pirate themed fun at the Marksbury Family Branch. We will read a book together then enjoy stations with pirate themed crafts and games. For ages 6-12.

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.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Ven al Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is "Found in Translation," or books that have been translated from another language. 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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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 - Large Meeting Room

City budgets are an expression of what a community values. This workshop is all about understanding how your tax dollars get to the city,
and then how and what city government invests that money into. This workshops includes a mock budgeting process to help you understand the trade-offs and negotiations in the process.

Length: 75 minutes

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Ven al Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace para aprender a bordar a mano un diseño utilizando diferentes patrones de puntadas.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Babies will socialize with their peers and build their developmental skills with themes that rotate monthly. Recommended for babies 0-36months and their caregivers.