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Read the Lexington Herald-Leader in its original printed format, including pictures. New issues are published on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Includes issues from January 1, 2016 to present.

Search and read articles from Consumer Reports in the EBSCO database. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

The Kentucky Images collection contains postcards, photographs and slides of people, architecture, and locations in Kentucky and Appalachia.

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Meet the Lexington Public Library's Board, Administrative Team, and Leadership Team. Apply to work or volunteer at the library.
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.
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Join us this month to discuss Grown Women by Sarai Johnson.
In this stunning debut novel, four generations of complex Black women contend with motherhood and daughterhood, generational trauma and the deeply ingrained tensions and wounds that divide them as they redefine happiness and healing for themselves.
We’ll build cozy forts, read together, and play games. Just bring a flashlight and your favorite fort-building supplies.
Note: The library closes to the public at 7 PM, so please arrive before then.