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The Morton School Number 1, Lexington’s first public city school in 1834, was originally built on the corner of Walnut (later Martin Luther King Dr.) and Short Street. William Morton, who died in 1836, established a trust to be invested and used to maintain a free public school in Lexington, and the first public school was named in his honor. It became the Morton High School in 1904 and the Morton Junior High School in 1917. The school was relocated to Tates Creek Road as a middle school in 1938.
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LPL After School is a FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver that takes place 4 pm - 6 pm Monday through Friday. Join us for snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, and homework help from one of our volunteers. No need for children and caregivers to register - just show up! Activities provided courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
On Saturdays, snacks with enrichment activites are offered from 3pm-5pm.
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Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches
Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2.
LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm. The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!
Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2.
LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm. The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!
“Lexington Public Library is thrilled to once again offer our After School program to the community,” said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “The Library and our partners are committed to being a resource to families here in the Bluegrass and providing a safe environment where children and youth are able to grow and thrive.”
For more information, please visit the Lexington Public Library’s website athttps://www.lexpublib.org/afterschool and their social media pages @lexpublib.
Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches
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Tuesday, December 12 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Thursday, December 14 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Wednesday, December 06 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Friday, December 15 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Thursday, December 07 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Tuesday, December 05 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Monday, December 11 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Monday, December 11 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Friday, December 15 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Tuesday, December 12 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Tuesday, December 05 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Friday, December 08 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Friday, December 08 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Monday, December 04 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver, 3 pm - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Thursday, December 14 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Monday, December 04 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Thursday, December 07 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Monday, December 18 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
Wednesday, December 06 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, crafts, reading or homework help for youth age 18 and younger.
