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Embroidery machine

Sewing machines

Sewing machines are available to use for basic sewing projects. Needles, notions, and threads are provided in the Makerspace. Please bring your own material, as well as thread if you require something specific. 

Sewing machine brand varies by location.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Sewing machine
Embroidery machine

Cricut machines

Cricut machines can cut 12 x 24-inch vinyl, fabric, and paper products. 12 x 12-inch transfer tape, permanent vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl are available for purchase, or you can use your own materials free of charge. Speak with a staff member before use if you are bringing your own materials. 

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Cricut machine
Embroidery machine

Scanners

Use these to scan and digitize documents, family photographs, and other print items.

The Northside Digital Studio has 32 GB flash drives that are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Scanner
Embroidery machine

Serger

This item is available for use in advanced sewing projects. Needles, notions, and thread are provided in the Eastside Makerspace. Please bring your own material, as well as thread if you require something specific.

Visit the following learning spaces to get started.

Serger
Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, for Christmas.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Library News
A book club to discuss literary works by black authors

Lexington, Kentucky (January 16, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce their new Black Voices Book Club which is dedicated to discussing literary works by black authors. The Club meets on the third Saturday of each month.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

Walking Tour

Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s historic LGBTQ+ places. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.

This tour covers a walking distance of 1.6 miles.

Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s historic LGBTQ+ places. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops.

The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available, and we will accommodate your preferences for location and hours as much as possible based on what we have available. From After School programs, to ESOL programs, to Makerspace open studio help, and beyond—we have a variety of opportunities for you to connect with your community through volunteering.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, December 31, and remain closed on Friday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 25, and remain closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.