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Celebrate Black History Month at LPL

Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.

The Lexington Public Library has made an effort to ensure that all of our digital collections are public domain, or that we have gotten approval from the copyright holders to display their work. Most - but not all - of these collections, to the best of our knowledge, have no known US copyright restrictions. Some items in the collection are under copyright but qualify for online display by libraries under Section 108(h) of United States Copyright Law. Some of the collections provided in the Library's Digital Archives are made available under an assertion of fair use, which does not necessarily apply to an individual's use of them.

Library News

Lexington, Kentucky (April 12, 2023) – The Lexington Public Library will be Fine Free for all materials, effective immediately, following a vote at today’s regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. Lexington Public Library customers will no longer incur fines for late, damaged, or lost library materials. Additionally, the Library has forgiven all current, outstanding fines

The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.

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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

First, we'll learn about meteorologist Ted Fujita and his revolutionary severe weather discoveries. Then, we'll create our own severe weather in a jar! Dress for mess. Registration recommended. Ages 12+

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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every week. In this casual class we will practice & improve your English. Intermediate English listening comprehension, reading practice & conversation with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults. Registration is not required. FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 11.

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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Learn about clean vector art design for apparel and merchandise using Adobe Illustrator! If you are wanting to design graphic tees, set up you brand with different merchandise options, or just learn about the process, this class will be a great start. 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B

Just like your physical health, your mental health plays an essential role in your overall well-being. Mindfulness is an accessible practice you can use to improve your mental health and has been shown to reduce stress and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Makerspace

Únase para aprender a utilizar la grabadora láser y a crear tus propio posavasos de madera personalizados.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace

Calling all adults! Join us for a relaxing hour as we follow along with a video and learn to paint. We meet every month on the last Monday of the month. All skill levels invited. Materials will be provided as supplies last. Registration Requested.

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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room

Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every week. In this casual class we will practice & improve your English. Intermediate English listening comprehension, reading practice & conversation with an emphasis on cultural topics. For adults. Registration is not required. FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 11.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Lets get our Bill Nye on, we'll experiment, test, stretch unpoppable bubbles in this cool hands on STEAM activity. Registration is required. Teens or tweens.
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Eastside Branch

Join us as the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office teaches Nutrition for Older Adults, complete with a healthy food demo! Registration Required

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Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

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Beaumont Branch
Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!
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Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

This month, we’re making mie goreng - a delicious Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish - in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For ages 7–12. Registration required.

 

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Northside Branch - Classroom

Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds, plants, resources.

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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn polymer clay basics. We will be making 1-2 inch figurines with polymer clay. Materials provided Registration Recommended For Ages 13+
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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month at Northside with a fun, customizable DIY project!
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Northside Branch - Digital Studio

Move beyond the hype and learn practical ways to integrate these tools into your daily routines—from organizing your 'galactic' tasks to sparking new creative ideas. Featuring the expertise of Octane Design Studios, this session focuses on real-world applications that make AI an essential companion for your modern world.