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Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November!
Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month.
Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out.
Jennifer and Alexa chat about what they've been reading and listening to since the last podcast.
Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and enjoyed lately. This is the final episode of Checked Out, but please look forward to our new podcast series, coming in January 2022!
In this episode, Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer discuss mysteries.
In this episode Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Aprile discuss their favorite thrillers.
In this episode, Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen discuss their favorite romances.
Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next!
In this episode, Alexa, Brian, and Bri discuss their favorite YA reads.
In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books.
Alexa and Jennifer discuss Regency, Victorian, and contemporary romance titles, the smash hit Bridgerton, and what they've been reading lately.
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Wayne, Library resident sports expert, interviews sports broadcaster Alan Cutler about his career and new book, Cut to the Chase.
Mariam and Beverly discuss Beverly’s recent book, The Murder of Marion Miley.
Mariam interviews Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Barbara Grygutis and Rob Bolson about their involvement in Lexington’s “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” monument initiative.
Mariam interviews local author and attorney Peter Brackney about his latest book, The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington’s Mob Riot of 1920.
Mariam discusses the life of Margaret Garner, the real life Kentucky Woman who inspired Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. This episode may be difficult for some listeners to hear, listener’s discretion is advised.
Mariam tells a brief history of Lexington's first steam powered street roller, named the Willipus Wallipus.
Enjoy this discussion of Lexington born Major League Baseball players that was cut from the KY Baseball episode.
Mariam and Erin discuss and play clips of a few of their favorite moments from Tales from the Kentucky Room. This episode was recorded online from their homes.
Mariam and Wayne discuss the rich history of baseball in Kentucky.
Brenna Pye guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (1855-1925), a passionate advocate for equality, her charitable works, and her professional accomplishments in teaching and medicine.
Mariam interviews Cindy Heine and Dee Pregliasco from the Kentucky Chapter of The League of Women Voters about the organization’s 100 year history and its current initiatives.
Wayne tells the story of Pamela Brown and the ill-fated hot air balloon voyage across the Atlantic in 1970, in time for the 50th anniversary of the crash.
Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian.
Mariam interviews Shea Simanek Magnuson about the history of women’s suffrage in Kentucky.
J.P. Johnson guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dolly Johnson Dandridge (1852-1918), a Kentucky native who was the White House Chef for President Benjamin Harrison, and later a much sought-after chef after her return to Lexington, Kentucky in 1894.
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Wednesday, December 20 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Heartstopper volume 5 is out - and we want to celebrate!
Friday, December 08 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The timer is ready and your family has one minute to complete each task! Join us for friendly competition and test out your skills. Recommended for families with children ages 6+.
Sunday, January 21 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get out of your cooking comfort zone in Bite Club: A Cookbook Club for Food Lovers. A new theme or cuisine will be represented by an array of cookbooks each meeting.
Friday, December 29 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm
For middle and high schoolers. Try and escape Freddy Fazbear's Pizza before the clock runs out! Based on the popular Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.
Saturday, December 23 2023 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dig your tie-dyes and flowy skirts out of the attic. Get ready to dance along with the Grateful Dead at this family friendly party.
Wednesday, January 03 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Happy New Year! Start 2024 out right by creating your own vision board at the library.
