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Board Member
Advisory Board

Wendi Keene retired from a thirty year career with the YMCA of Central Kentucky. She held many positions from early education teacher, camp director, and after-school site director until she worked her way to outreach programing. When she left the Y she had become the Executive Director of Community Initiatives for the total Y association with her focus on the arts, literacy and volunteers.

Board Member
Board of Trustees
Vice Chair

Ralph Coldiron has been instrumental in building and developing major commercial projects in downtown Lexington and around the country while working for Wilkinson Enterprises, Gray Construction, Centex Engineering & Construction, and The Webb Companies.  Additionally, Ralph served in the Carter/Mondale White House as Director of Advance for the Southeast US.   Also, Ralph has served in administrative positions in the administrations of Governor Julian Carroll, Governor John Y.

Board Member
Board of Trustees

Louetta (Lou) Hurst is a Lexington native who has a longstanding interest in community development and social services. She currently works in research grant development at the University of Kentucky and has extensive experience in grant writing for nonprofit organizations. She holds a BA in Biology and Classics and an MA in English Literature, as well as a Master’s of Public Administration.

Laminate printed materials. Lamination is priced per page or linear foot, depending on the machine you use. 

The Eastside Makerspace offers a large-format laminator that can laminate items up to 24 inches wide. Both Makerspaces and the Northside Digital Studio offer a pouch laminator that can laminate 8.5 x 11-inch or 11 x 17-inch items.

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Laminator

Do you need to learn new software, technology, creative or business skills to achieve your professional or personal goals? LinkedIn Learning gives you unlimited access to a vast library of high quality video tutorials taught by recognized industry experts. You can work at your own pace with provided exercise files.  Available on your personal computer or mobile device.  (Note:  To log into the mobile app, enter lex for your Library ID.  You will be prompted to enter your library card number and PIN.)

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.

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Scanner

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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Central Library - Farish Theater

An evening of new play exhibition and critique! Hear four brand new plays (written the same day) by playwrights in our community. We'll be sharpening our skills as writers and as audiences by receiving and giving critique on not-yet-precious new works. Doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more at starstufftheatre.org/currently.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room B
Pura Belpré used puppets to create bilingual storytimes. Learn about her and make your own puppets. For children ages 5-11. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. No registration required.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Create your own painting inspired by the Mexican tradition of using paper made from tree bark. Dress for mess. Recommended for children ages 5-11. No registration required.
Location
Eastside Branch
Location Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location Mailing Address

3000 Blake James Drive
Lexington, KY 40509

This space is equipped with professional microphones, video equipment, and lighting to record and video for your podcast. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project. 

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Podcast Studio

This studio is outfitted with a green screen, lighting, computer, and camera for professional photography and videography. 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project. 

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Production studio

Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple apps, and other photo, audio, and video editing software to create, edit, and design a variety of projects. 32 GB flash drives 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.

Mac Computer Lab