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Our commitment to listening, learning and changing is ongoing and our work is never complete. We affirm that we achieve more together because of our differences, not despite them. When all voices are heard, we are stronger. 

With your free library card, gain access to a diverse collection of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, online classes and databases, and more. You can apply for a traditional, wallet-sized card and key chain tag or a digital library card to add to your smartphone’s digital wallet (iOS and Android compatible).

Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library.  Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.

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Eastside Branch
Stop by the Children's Department to participate in a scavenger hunt. Images will be hidden around the department and it's up to you to find them all! Scavenger hunts will change throughout the month.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Enjoy books, activities, craft, and a treat.  For preschoolers and their caregivers.  No registration required. Group with more than five kids please call ahead 859231-5500 for Central Children's. 

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Northside Branch - Story Room
Come make some art in the afternoon! This process art program is for Kindergarten-5th grade. No registration is required.
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop in anytime during the program and stay as little or as long as they would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

If you are planning on bringing a large group (10+ people) please contact our Experiential Learning Associate for accommodations. (859) 231-5500 ext. 1147

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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Central Library - Farish Theater

A lively presentation with recordings of some of the most popular songs from the North and South during the American Civil War. Dr. Claypool discusses the origins, importance, and placement in historical context of each song.

Free and open to the public.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab
Join us to become detectives for a day, using forensic science techniques like fingerprint analysis and clue-solving in fun activities! For ages 8-17. Registration Required
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room

If you love recommending books, this is for you! Kids who sign up to be a Kid Librarian get to create a display of their favorite reads—applications will be available at the event. We’ll also hear book talks from former Kid Librarians and learn how the Lexington Public Library processes its collections from our Collection Manager.

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Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room

This month's theme is books that are LGBTQ+ centered. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room

Kevin Lane Dearinger [Dare-in-jer] [he, his] is a retired Broadway actor-singer and English teacher. His publications include The Theatrical Life of Eleanor Robson Belmont, The Bard in the Bluegrass, Marie Prescott, Clyde Fitch and the American Theatre, several volumes of poetry, two memoirs (Bad Sex in Kentucky and On Stage with Bette Davis), as well as several plays.

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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Can you defy gravity? Find out with art and science challenges. For ages 5 and up. No reservations required.
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Central Library

This opportunity is for you! Apply to be a “Kid Librarian” (age 5 & up) at the Central library and set up a display for your favorite books during this summer break. Limited space, click the link to apply now. Please submit a separate application for each child.

www.lexpublib.org/kid-librarian

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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the Beaumont Branch to make a pom pom garland in the colors of your Pride Flag - or whatever colors you want!
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Central Library - Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab

Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime during Open STEAM Play and stay as little or as long as you would like!

Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

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Northside Branch - Large Meeting Room

Watercolor painting club with a lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. We will be following a series of tutorials that start with the basics at our first meeting and build on those skills with each class that follows. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone.

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Central Library - Meeting Room D
DIY fidget fun for mental health month! Make a stress ball, worry doll, beaded fidget, and more! For kids 5-12 years old while supplies last.