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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.

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Central Library - Kentucky Room

For June, the Blue Grass True Crime Book Club will be reading and discussing Ian Punnett's A Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle: The Murder of Verna Garr Taylor and the Kentucky Honor Code that Gave her Justice.

Books available May 26, in the Kentucky Room!

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Central Library
Join us in the Farish Theater to share 3-4 minutes of poetry, spoken word, flash fiction, etc. relating to the struggles and triumphs surrounding mental health. For teens and adults.
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with award winning children's musician Jim Gill, live in concert! For families. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

We'll be taking inspiration from the classic and beloved Reading Rainbow program, remixing those literacy lessons for teens! So hop on in for a session centering LGBTQIA+ stories (and don't be afraid to let the Reading Rainbow theme song get stuck in your head).

This program is for teen participants (15+). All participants are asked to wear their favorite color! 

Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.  Meeting rooms are free of charge.  Sterno and other tools/equipment that have an open flame are prohibited.

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we learn some science tricks all super spies should know, and make some gadgets to help on missions! Ages 8-12. Registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room

Bring your poetry, prose, or other short writing and join us every other month at our Open Mic Night series for an opportunity to share your work! Please keep performances to around 3-4 minutes.

For teens and up. No registration required.

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Tates Creek Branch - Flexible Space
Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 5 and under.

Community Reads is our Lexington-wide book group. Connect with your friends and neighbors by reading the selected book, joining in a book discussion or related program, and attending a book talk with this year's featured author. 

Are you just starting your family tree, or have you run into a brick wall tracing a distant ancestor? Join us to share tips and learn new research strategies. All levels of experience are welcome!

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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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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create decorations for your garden or treasures to find. For all skill levels. Join others in a relaxed setting to socialize and participate in interactive activities, games or crafts.
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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. (Formerly Make it Monday)
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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of summer with an hour of Battle Royale style laser tag! This program is open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure adequate materials!
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator.  EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed.  Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa!

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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting 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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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.