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Swope v. Goodloe, or Possibly the First Time “Going Postal” Might Apply (2019)

Mariam interviews Rand Dotson, the Editor in Chief of LSU Press, about his research into the political rivalry between Armistead Swope and William Cassius Goodloe, which culminated in a deadly fight in the Lexington Post Office.

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Cassius Marcellus Clay: Abolitionist, Newspaper Man, Knife Fighter (2019)

Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the colorful life of abolitionist and Ambassador to Russia, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903).

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Lafayette’s Visit to Lexington (2021)

Mariam and David discuss Lafayette's 1825 visit to Lexington as we approach the 200th anniversary in 2024-2025.

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Julia Perry, Composer (2023)

Mariam interviews David Bryant about the life and work of Lexington-born African American composer Julia Perry (1924-1979).

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100 Years of the Kentucky Theatre: An Interview with Fred Mills (2022)

Mariam interviews Fred Mills about the history of the Kentucky Theatre and his 50 year tenure as the theatre’s manager.

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories - Sissy Bug by Freda Meriwether

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Women's Suffrage in Kentucky (2020)

Mariam interviews Shea Simanek Magnuson about the history of women’s suffrage in Kentucky.

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Kentucky Duels (2019)

Mariam and Wayne discuss the Code Duello and several nineteenth century Kentucky duels, including duels fought by Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and a pair of doctors from Transylvania University’s School of Medicine.

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The Tent Girl (2024)

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Silent Visitors by Lauren Cole Brown

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Ten Hours of Terror: The Barnes Family Murder, 1973 (Part 1 of 2, 2022)

In this two part series on the Barnes Family’s murder, Mariam interviews guest Ike Lawrence, whose father notified Mrs. Barnes of her family’s murder, and later, Wayne discusses the start of the crime, with the two killers escaping the custody of the US M

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Crafternoon

Thursday, April 23rd - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room B

Get creative and learn something new at our monthly crafternoon! Materials provided while supplies last.

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Open Studio: Awesome Recycling Crafts!

Saturday, April 25th - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Let us build creative confidence, reduce waste, and support a healthier system for our environment.

Please bring your clean ready for recycling materials, and we will “upcycling” and repurpose the materials together.

We will focus on projects with toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, CD discs, and glass jars.

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Paws To Read: Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Sunday, May 3rd - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

Thursday, April 23rd - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on empathy and kindness.

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Spring Break Movies

Thursday, April 9th - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Central Library

Tuesday, April 7th: Zootopia 2. 12:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 8th: K-Pop Demon Hunters sing along. 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 9th: Spongebob: Search for Squarepants. 12:30 pm.

Everyone welcome and free admission! Central Library Farish Theater.

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Spring Break Movies

Tuesday, April 7th - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Central Library

Tuesday, April 7th: Zootopia 2. 12:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 8th: K-Pop Demon Hunters sing along. 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 9th: Spongebob: Search for Squarepants. 12:30 pm.

Everyone welcome and free admission! Central Library Farish Theater.

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Open Studio: Simply Spring Crafts!

Saturday, March 28th - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please. First come first serve until supplies last.

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Take & Make Kids Craft: Spring Break Fun!

Monday, April 6th - 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Central Library

Take & Make kids craft kits are available for pick up at the Central Library, while supplies last, and are limited to one per customer. For kids 5-12 years old.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Thursday, April 2nd - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on decision making.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Thursday, April 9th - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on making friends.

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Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share

Thursday, April 16th - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

A time for children ages 4-5 and their caregivers to practice the social emotional skills they need for kindergarten! This session will focus on conflict resolution and sharing.

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Minecraft Party

Friday, April 10th - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Central Library - Meeting Room D

Join us for an epic Minecraft party with hands-on crafts, creative building activities, and exciting timed challenges that bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life! For ages 5 and up.

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Swope v. Goodloe, or Possibly the First Time “Going Postal” Might Apply (2019)

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Cassius Marcellus Clay: Abolitionist, Newspaper Man, Knife Fighter (2019)

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Lafayette’s Visit to Lexington (2021)

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Julia Perry, Composer (2023)

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100 Years of the Kentucky Theatre: An Interview with Fred Mills (2022)

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories - Sissy Bug by Freda Meriwether

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Women's Suffrage in Kentucky (2020)

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Kentucky Duels (2019)

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The Tent Girl (2024)

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Silent Visitors by Lauren Cole Brown

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Ten Hours of Terror: The Barnes Family Murder, 1973 (Part 1 of 2, 2022)

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Crafternoon

Open Studio: Awesome Recycling Crafts!

Paws To Read: Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash

Kindergarten Life Skills: Pirates Practice Kindness

Spring Break Movies

Spring Break Movies

Open Studio: Simply Spring Crafts!

Take & Make Kids Craft: Spring Break Fun!

Kindergarten Life Skills: Make Super Choices!

Kindergarten Life Skills: Making Friends is Groovy!

Kindergarten Life Skills: Bears Love to Share

Minecraft Party

Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Honor Flight by Jerry Meriwether (2024)

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Making Meaning by Holly Epperly (2024)

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