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In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources.
In the fourth and final installment of our virtual bookclub, we'll talk about how the author wraps up, or doesn't wrap up the events in the book. Where are our favorite characters headed? What do we know for sure about Tariq's death? Are we left with more
Mariam and Wayne discuss the 1970 shooting on Kent State’s campus, and how protests against the shooting, including the ROTC building fire, on UK’s campus led to curfews and lockdowns by Kentucky’s Governor.
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 and Wayne discuss the rich history of baseball in Kentucky.
Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
Mariam interviews local author and attorney Peter Brackney about his latest book, The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington’s Mob Riot of 1920.
Mariam interviews Terry Foody, author of The Cherokee and the Newsman: Kinsmen in Words. They discuss Ms. Foody’s inspiration to write about the two men, their family lives, and how their words contributed to their communities.
Mariam and Erin tell the story of Constantine Samuel Rafinesque’s visit with naturalist John James Audubon, and how the resulting prank by Audubon on Rafinesque wasn’t fully discovered for nearly 150 years.
For our 60th episode, The TFKR Radio Players present a dramatic reading of ads about a horse sale gone sideways.
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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Discover everything that's happening this summer at the Library!
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Catch a showing of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (PG), and learn how to make spooky cross stitch bookmarks! Or, bring your own creepy crafts to share.
For ages 13 - 17
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
We'll use kid-friendly microscopes to examine different solids, liquids, and gasses, and discover how they compare. Join us for hands-on fun as we observe, question, and experiment together!
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's mix it up! In this session, we will explore how to blend paint just like artist Jacqui Crocetta. While supplies last. For ages 7- 12.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
9/30 - How to train your dragon (2025) (PG)
10/01- Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
10/02 - Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) (PG-13)
