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Erin guests to talk about bloodhound Nick Carter and his handler Captain Volney Mullikin, who together searched for and found over 600 people in Nick Carter’s career as a tracking hound.
Naomi interviews Reverend L. Clark Williams about what progress has been made in Lexington since the June 4, 2020 march for racial justice.
Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.
Wayne tells the story of Pamela Brown and the ill-fated hot air balloon voyage across the Atlantic in 1970, in time for the 50th anniversary of the crash.
Mariam interviews Cindy Heine and Dee Pregliasco from the Kentucky Chapter of The League of Women Voters about the organization’s 100 year history and its current initiatives.
Mariam interviews Trevor Claiborn, co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature, about the organization and the history of African American farmers in Kentucky. Trevor also performs as “Farmer Brown tha MC” to attract young people to farming.
Denise Shanks tells the story of Smiley Pete, Lexington’s “town dog” in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
Founded in 1982 by Gigi Galore (Greg Butler) and Blanche Pink (Marlon Austin), the Imperial Court of Kentucky, Inc., is a nonprofit charity that supports the LGBTQ+ community of Kentucky “one dollar at a time” through drag shows, socia
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you defy gravity? Find out with art and science challenges. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate AAPI Month by learning the art of hula dancing with professionals from Kentucky-local organization Hui Kaululehua.
Dress comfortably, with movement in mind!
Ages 11 - 17. Registration required.
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Tweens & teens ages 12+ can stop by the Northside Branch to create a trophy out of upcycled cups and glasses! We'll use hot glue and a variety of art supplies to make it completely customized.
No registration required.
All materials provided while supplies last.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us for a fun and interactive STEAM Storytime, where preschoolers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative play!
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes and class materials are free to everyone. Participants can practice their new skills at any of our ESOL conversation group meetings. Questions: Email abell@lexpublib.org.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us at Chapters & Chatter, Eastside's new book club for tweens! For our first meeting we will play icebreaker games and receive our first book. (For tweens).
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Beginning English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes and class materials are free to everyone. Participants can practice their new skills at any of our ESOL conversation group meetings. Questions: Email abell@lexpublib.org.
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Eastside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us this month to discuss Maame by Jessica George.
Please contact asipple-mcgraw@lexpublib.org or stop by the Eastside Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Copies are also available on Libby.
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