Lexington Public Library

Website Search

Search Website
Displaying results 1 - 25 of 229

Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

Digital Archives - Collection

In 1768, Lewis Craig and other members of the Spotsylvania Baptist Church were arrested for preaching without a license issued by the Church of England. Their case was later defended by Patrick Henry. 

-
Central Library - Farish Theater

Join the Lexington Public Library's Kentucky Room staff for a day of genealogy and local history.

Genealogists and historians Pam Brinegar, Mike Denis, and Amanda Higgins will present on different topics of interest.

Free. Registration required.

Highlight

Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.

-
Central Library
A variety of sports and other play related activities in honor of 250 LEX. For ages 2-5.
Highlight

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. 

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.

Celebrate Black History Month at LPL

Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.

Podcast
Authored on
Feeds item
Fri, 11/25/2022 - 11:09am

Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.