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A local history exhibit commemorating 250Lex from March 21 to July 13 at the Central Library Gallery, 140 East Main Street. The exhibit includes items from the library’s own Kentucky Room collection as well as loans from the Lexington History Museum, Keeneland, the University of Kentucky, and local residents.
Jennifer talks with local author Kaitlyn Hill about her debut YA novel “Love from Scratch” and her journey in publishing. For Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Amanda Wheeler and Bryan Klausing about the library’s experiential learning spaces and program
Jennifer hosts a staff discussion of the Lexington Public Library’s Community Read, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. Erin interviews AnnaMarie about DEI at the library.
See what's currently on display at our art galleries.
Join us for updates on library happenings, book recommendations, interviews, and more!
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If books are your thing, this is your place. Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to learn about bioluminescence in nature and then create your own glowing creature!
For ages 8-17. Registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create glow in the dark slime! For Ages 8-17. Registration Required
Jennifer sits down with local poet, essayist and educator Savannah Sipple about her writing and career. In Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Lori Davis about the Library’s workforce development programming.
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Central Library
Friends Book Cellar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main St.
Oct. 10 - 11: Members only. Not a member? Memberships are available for purchase at the door and online!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
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Central Library
Friends Book Cellar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main St.
Oct. 10 - 11: Members only. Not a member? Memberships are available for purchase at the door and online!
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Central Library
Friends Book Cellar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the lower level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main St.
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Central Library
Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.
