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Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
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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.
The Lexington Public Library's virtual book club for our 2016 One Book One Lexington pick, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon. Join us weekly throughout April as we talk about the book and all the exciting things the library has planned for this year's One
Tuesday, February 27 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for February 27 is "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
Thursday, December 07 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! Light refreshments provided; for adults. This month's pick is The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.
Wednesday, December 20 2023 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Tuesday, January 02 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for January 2 is "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.
Wednesday, February 21 2024 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Sunday, January 14 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-site book club, closed to new members
Wednesday, January 17 2024 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Tuesday, December 05 2023 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us as we discuss December's book: "Mother Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon!
Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be available!
Saturday, January 27 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Read the book. See the film. Stay for the discussion.
Tuesday, January 30 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for January 30 is "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt.
Sunday, February 11 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-site book club, closed to new members
Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
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!
The Lexington Public Library's virtual book club for our 2016 One Book One Lexington pick, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon.
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.
Tuesday, February 13 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The title selected for February 13 is "House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson.
Tuesday, January 16 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The title selected for January 16 is "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Keep warm with dark tales
Wednesday, December 06 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
This month, we will be finishing our discussion on "Stinetinglers 2: 10 More NEW Stories by the Master of Scary Tales" by R.L. Stine!
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Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
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Have a question? Ask us! You can contact us via email, phone, chat, or text. Book a librarian for one-on-one help. Suggest a purchase to help us improve our collection.
Thank you for thinking of the Friends Book Cellar for donating your: books, CDs, DVDs, and current year magazines.
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If books are your thing, this is your place. Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.
Thursday, March 07 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club!
Thursday, February 01 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club!
Thursday, January 04 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club!
Wednesday, December 13 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm
LGB+Tea is our teen-only LGBTQ+ book club.
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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up.
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
