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Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Not an artist? Not a problem! We'll provide the art supplies; you provide the creativity during this open art program. Recommend for 5-12 years old, dress for mess please.
Looking at the development of Lexington from the 1950s through 1980s, a panel will discuss the impact of that development on the walkability of the city. Panelists will include Mandy Higgins, director of the Lexington History Museum; Jeff Fugate, former head of Lexington Downtown Development Authority; and Urban County Councilwoman Hannah LeGris.
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.
Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted toward upper elementary and middle-school aged students include circuits, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D printing, recording in the audio booth, and so much more.
The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.
The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.
Help us make digital archives searchable, from anywhere.
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.
Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
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.
Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library stands for free and open access to information. We’re a safe, welcoming space for neighbors to come together — opening the door so all Lexingtonians can find what they’re looking for.
The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.
The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.
The Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace is an inclusive space where customers of all ages can come to learn, create, and explore together, free of charge. Outfitted with current high-tech and low-tech tools, the Makerspace is designed to promote education and cultivate a do-it-yourself spirit for the whole family.
The materials in these collections are physically housed in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library and can be viewed during the Central Library's open hours.
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