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The governance of Lexington Public Library is under the direction of 7 Trustees and up to 10 Advisors who guide the long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library, including the long range plan, annual budget cycle, advocating for the library and for library customers, and policy recommendations.

Your tax-deductible gift to the Lexington Public Library Foundation funds innovation in our public library system. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support, today and for generations to come. The Library Foundation will send you an email confirmation of your gift and a year-end summary and tax acknowledgement receipt.

The William Stamps Farish, III Theater at the Central Library is available to the community for lectures, live music, community forums, film festivals, small theatrical productions, dance performances, literary readings, debates, and other creative uses.

The Lexington Public Library receives most of its operating funds from an Ad Valorem property tax. By State law, the Library receives five cents for every $100 of assessed property value in Lexington and Fayette County.

The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.

Fully renovated and updated, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.

Throughout the fall of 2023 and into the winter for 2023, the Lexington Public Library will be embarking on a strategic visioning process that will guide library programs and services for the next three years.

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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Discover Black aerospace pioneers with hands-on activities. For ages 6-10. No registration required.
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Central Library - Children's Department Play Space
Play in moon sand like Mae Jemison, shoot like Lebron, dance like Alvin Ailey and more! Sensory play inspired by Black History Month for those with a developmental age of 2-5 years. All are welcome!
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Eastside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
Join us to discuss your favorite books by and about the Black community. There's nothing to prep, just come excited to talk about books! For teens 13 - 17, registration recommended
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room A
Join our fun book club where kids can share their favorite reads & create literature inspired art. No registration required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147