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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.
Father William T. Punch Letter Collection
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Judge Kenneth Lyons Collection
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Black Community News
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Directory Collection
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Cyrus Parker Jones Funeral Notices
The Reporter (1808-1817)
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The Kentucky Reporter (1817-1830)
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The Daily Argonaut (1895-1899)
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The Digital Studio provides people of all skill levels the equipment, software, and AI creative tools for filmmaking, photography and digital art, music making, and media preservation.
Sam'l D. M'Cullough's Reminiscences of Lexington
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Imperial Court of Kentucky
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Miscellaneous Newspapers
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Lexington Public Library Collection
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Congregations and Religious Materials Collection
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United States Army Armor School, Fort Knox Yearbook Collection
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Lexington Weekly Press (1881)
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Events and Pamphlets
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The Independent Gazetteer (1803-1804)
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Together, we’ll enrich our Lexington Public Library for the next 230 years.
Tracing its history back to 1795, the Lexington Public Library is a gateway to knowledge, a bridge to opportunity, and a hub for community connection. The name of the society honors that legacy — when a small group of citizens came together to create something lasting for their community - a library positioned to evolve to meet the ever changing needs of our community.
Members of the 1795 Society are philanthropic leaders and dedicated library champions. Supporters make a three-year pledge of at least $1,000 per year - whether you are an individual donor interested in making an annual or monthly gift, you are making your estate plans, or you are a corporate partner looking to connect your organization to community impact, we invite you to join this legacy of connection, learning, and leadership in support of the public library!
Join the 1795 Society, a community who enable the Library’s critical work and build a legacy of learning, access and opportunity for generations to come.
Bath County Memorial Library Collection
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The Kentucky Gazette (1787-1840)
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Daily Lexington Atlas (1847-1848)
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Keller J. Dunn Photograph Collection
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All the Library Can Be
The library is essential to a thriving community, ensuring equitable access to information, education, and technology for all. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support.