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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!
Lexington was founded in 1775, one year before the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. Discover our city during the birth year of the United States — Explore books, archives, and more at LPL.
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 Saturday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).
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All locations will be closed on Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
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All locations will be closed on Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at LPL
Throughout March, join us as we celebrate women’s contributions in local, state, and national history through programs, books, podcasts, archive materials, and more.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.
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.
Throughout June, join us as we celebrate Pride Month with programs, books, podcasts, and more.
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 Black History Month at LPL
Throughout February, join us as we celebrate Black history with programs, materials, podcasts, and more.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at LPL
The Lexington Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month throughout April! Find reading recommendations, explore Lexington’s rich literary history, and discover fun ways to get involved.
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.
Discover free events, books, and resources exploring Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating when the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865.
Please note that all locations will be closed on June 19 in observance.
Teacher Time returns to the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace July 13–17 and to the Eastside Makerspace July 20–24, with two sessions each day: 11:00am–2:00pm and 3:00pm–6:00pm.
Teacher Time is a free library program offering local educators dedicated hours and staff support to use Makerspace equipment for creating classroom resources.
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
