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Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Please agree to these terms and conditions to submit a meeting room reservation request.
Mariam and Wayne discuss the construction of New Circle Road, and other major transportation projects in Lexington.
In this episode we'll talk about the events that happen in pages 80-160. There is more information for us in this section about the circumstances surrounding Tariq's death and the investigation that followed. We'll talk about that, plus new developments w
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
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Find out what's happening at our locations. Browse upcoming events and discover our dedicated learning spaces. Reserve a meeting room. Explore our galleries and special collections.
When you log into many of our services, you'll be asked to provide a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in addition to your library card number. Your default PIN is typically the last 4 digits of the phone number on file for your account.
Wednesday, December 27 2023 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Wednesday, December 20 2023 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Practice your English speaking skills in a group meeting every other week. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. We have a new topic for every meeting.
Tuesday, December 12 2023 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Learn about the most common winter claims and if your policy covers them. What language should you use when making a claim? Get recommendations on what coverage to add or drop. Bring your policy along
Tuesday, December 12 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Due to ongoing construction to Beaumont's small meeting room the group will be meeting offsite. Please email kpollock@lexpublib.org for directions.
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.
Destination Kindergarten is the library’s program aimed at preschoolers and their caregivers- trying to help them practice the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten. During each Destination Kindergarten event, preschoolers and their caregivers can find a specalized area in the library with fun books, take-home activities, and information about development milestones and school readiness.
See below for more information on upcoming events and take-home packets and activities.
Monday, December 11 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Interested in helping to shape the future of the library while earning volunteer credits? Want to be able to give your feedback, and see it set into motion? Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Sunday, February 18 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Saturday, December 16 2023 2:00pm - 5:00pm
What are you getting for Christmas?
Saturday, January 13 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn basic photoshop skills such as how to remove a background, add shapes and text, apply filters, and correct minor blemishes with the clone stamping tool.
Sunday, January 21 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Wednesday, December 20 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Heartstopper volume 5 is out - and we want to celebrate!
Saturday, December 23 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
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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.
The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.
These tours are guided audio walking tours with a variety of topics focused on Downtown Lexington, KY. Music will play in between each stop, and the listener can pause the track while walking between stops.
Want to learn about new tours as they become available? Subscribe to our Genealogy & Local History newsletter.
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Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library stands for free and open access to information. We’re a safe, welcoming space for neighbors to come together — opening the door so all Lexingtonians can find what they’re looking for.
We are working to raise $5 million to build the library our community deserves — and we are over 80% of the way there! We need you to help us cross the finish line. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a lasting positive impact on our community.
Your donation will support the spaces and programs the new library will bring to the community. Gifts are tax deductible and can be made over a five-year pledge period.
Thank you for investing in your public library. We can’t wait to welcome you to our grand opening in 2024!
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All the Library Can Be
The library is essential to a thriving community, ensuring equitable access to information, education, and technology for all. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support.
Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or returning to the workforce, finding a job can be tough. We can help you land the right position and answer your questions along the way.
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Expectations of Service:
Expectations of Service:
- The librarian can only assist with one topic per session.
- A librarian will contact you within 1-2 business days.
- Session will be scheduled within 7 days days of contact.
The Book a Librarian service allows you to reserve a free, 30- to 45-minute session with a librarian.
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Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out.
Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next!
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You can request a "Bag of Books" to access our materials when you're unable to browse in person. Complete the form below, and we'll pull up to 10 items that match your specified interests. You can help us locate more items by keeping your requests general. Some examples of requests we can accommodate include:
- Cozy mysteries
- Vegan cookbooks
- Picture books about space
- Books on CD by James Patterson
- British TV series on DVD
Please note: While we will do our best, we may not be able to locate 10 items that match your request.
To use this service, you'll need a library card. Find out more here.
Need to request specific titles instead? Log into your account.
Library staff will contact you if they have questions about your request.
Requests are typically filled within 2-3 business days. You'll receive notification when materials are ready to pick up at the location of your choice. Need to change your notification method? Log into your account or give us a call at 859-231-5500.
Once ready, we'll hold your items for 7 days.
Questions? We're here to help! Ask us.
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
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
Lexington Public Library is making this change because overdue fines disproportionally affect children and low-income households. Late fines may create a financial barrier for people in accessing library materials. Libraries that have gone Fine Free have reported less stigma and an increased likelihood for patrons to re-engage with their library and its services as a result.
The Lexington Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity.
“This is our way of removing any reading barrier that we can to help increase childhood literacy and improve library access in Lexington,” said Library Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “Fines can potentially be an obstacle that disproportionately impact people without the means to pay. Removing these fines will allow more people to enjoy our materials for education, enrichment, and inspiration.”
Patrons are encouraged to return overdue items to make those materials available to others who would like to borrow them. The Library has been temporarily fine free since March 2020; today’s vote makes it a formalized policy for the benefit of all Lexington Public Library cardholders.
For more information and a full list of events, please visit www.lexpublib.org, call 859-231-5500, or follow us on social media at @lexpublib.
