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Baker & Taylor, Lexington Public Library’s primary vendor for purchasing books, recently shared that it will soon cease operations. This sudden change is impacting thousands of libraries across the country, including ours.
Library News
Lexington, Kentucky (February 1, 2024) – This February, Lexington Public Library is proud to join the nation in celebrating Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans.
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Grand Opening set for Saturday, March 9
Lexington, Kentucky (January 17, 2024) – Lexington Public Library is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library.
Festivities include a Media Day event on Friday, March 8 from 8:30-10am and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, March 9 (more details coming soon). The current Village Branch will remain open through 6pm on Friday, February 23.
Your tax-deductible gift to the Lexington Public Library Foundation funds innovation in our public library system. We raise funds to support Lexington Public Library programs, services, and special projects that go beyond what public dollars alone can support, today and for generations to come.
Discover unique resources in our Digital Archives that tell the story of Fayette County. Visit cemeteries throughout Central Kentucky using our cemetery maps. Contact our resident experts in the Central Library's Kentucky Room with questions. The Lexington Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.
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Marksbury Family Branch - Classroom
Participants with allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to let staff know before the program begins. The following ingredients will be used to make the lip balm.
- coconut oil
- shea butter
- beeswax
- food safe food coloring
- (optional) Food Flavoring Oil
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Central Library - Farish Theater
In remembrance of the veterans and the fallen of World War II, join acclaimed documentarian and researcher Fanny Hubart-Salmon and the Lexington Public Library for a special showing & presentation.
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
In this class you will choose a project, learn how to use a piece of equipment, and staff will help you make a gift for your loved one. All classes are 5 - 6:30 PM.
You can choose from:
Poster and Photo Printing
Laser Engraving
Cricut Vinyl Cutting
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
In this class you will choose a project, learn how to use a piece of equipment, and staff will help you make a gift for your loved one. All classes are 5 - 6:30 PM.
You can choose from:
Poster and Photo Printing
Laser Engraving
Cricut Vinyl Cutting
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Eastside Branch - Makerspace
In this class you will choose a project, learn how to use a piece of equipment, and staff will help you make a gift for your loved one. All classes are 5 - 6:30 PM.
You can choose from:
Poster and Photo Printing
Laser Engraving
Cricut Vinyl Cutting
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Northside Branch - Classroom
Join Northside staff and learn to make a simple, traditional Cathedral Windows quilt. Make one block each month and you will make a finished small quilt or throw by the end of 12 months! Fabric and sewing tools provided while supplies last. Prerequisites: you must already be able to thread a needle and hand sew a straight stitch and a slip stitch. Please register if you plan to attend.
Library News
New Versailles Road Library Branch to be named Marksbury Family Branch
Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive. In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.
