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Mariam and Wayne share the story of David Rice Atchison, the only person in history who was possibly president for a day.
Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
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All locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).
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All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
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.
All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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Central Library - Farish Theater
Please call our Experiential Learning Associate at 859.231.5500 ext. 1147 if you are planning on bringing a group of 10+ children.
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.
Learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. The Lexington Public Library is here to support your education at every level, from birth through college, with skill-building tools, live tutoring, standardized test prep, after-school programs, and more.
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
Mariam interviews David Bryant about the life and work of Lexington-born African American composer Julia Perry (1924-1979).
Mariam and David discuss Lafayette's 1825 visit to Lexington as we approach the 200th anniversary in 2024-2025.
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.
