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Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room

When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley
Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary
while cleaning out her New York
brownstone, the pages are full of surprises.
The first surprise is, the diary isn't her
grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna
Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law.
Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's

Located on the second floor of the Eastside Branch, the Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Through the intersections of technology, science, art, and culture, the space encourages entrepreneurship, personal growth, and artistic expression.

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We are committed to supporting our democracy by providing nonpartisan voting information, whether you choose to cast an early ballot or go to the polls on Election Day. 

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Library meeting rooms are available for individuals, non-profit, for profit, study groups, and community organizations seeking to hold meetings, trainings, and workshops.  Meeting rooms are free of charge.  Sterno and other tools/equipment that have an open flame are prohibited.

With your free library card, gain access to a diverse collection of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, online classes and databases, and more. You can apply for a traditional, wallet-sized card and key chain tag or a digital library card to add to your smartphone’s digital wallet (iOS and Android compatible).

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The library is essential to a thriving community, ensuring equitable access to information, education, and technology for all. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support.

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You can request a "Bag of Books" to access our materials when you're unable to browse in person.  Complete this form, and we'll pull up to 10 items that match your specified interests.  You can help us locate more items by keeping your requests general.

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Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.

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The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service.  We can supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or provide your classroom with specially-selected books for your students' pleasure reading.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to learn about how 3D printing works, how to find models to print, and get some hands-on experience with a 3D printer!
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Beaumont Branch

Registration is required; the book is available for pick up at the Beaumont Branch’s front desk. If you have any questions, please email mstout@lexpublib.org.

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Marksbury Family Branch - First Floor Paseo

Join the?Songfarmers?of Lexington for a community jam at the Marksbury Family Branch. Bring your instrument, your voice, a song, or all three! Listeners and all skill levels are welcome.? 

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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom

Stop by the Marksbury Family Branch Winter Workshop to create handmade holiday crafts! Stations for the program will include: a printed mug press from our Makerspace, vintage-inspired holiday tunnel cards, button ornaments/gift tags, handmade garland, and holiday photos. 

Materials provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. All ages welcome with adult supervision!