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Read the latest news from Lexington Public Library.
Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
Discover everything that's happening this summer at the Library!
Lexington's school system dates back to the city charter of 1831, and it first school opened in 1834.
Mariam interviews Tom Eblen about the history and personalities surrounding Lexington’s Newspapers.
Mariam tells a brief history of Lexington's first steam powered street roller, named the Willipus Wallipus.
Mariam interviews Kentucky native Kevin Lane Dearinger about his forthcoming memoir, Bad Sex in Kentucky, his Broadway career, and his second career in education.
Mariam interviews Susan Griffith and Vikki Franklin from Eastern State Hospital about the 195 year history of the hospital, and shares stories from contemporary newspaper articles.
Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about Lucille Caudill Little's kidnapping in 1979.
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Celebrate Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary all year long. Join us for programs, galleries, podcasts, and more highlighting our city’s history, heritage, and legacy.
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.
Check for current job openings and apply to work at the Lexington Public Library.
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.
Mariam and Wayne share the story of David Rice Atchison, the only person in history who was possibly president for a day.
