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Lexington, Kentucky (August 18, 2022) – The Lexington Public Library broke ground on a new, significantly larger facility in the former Village Branch location on Versailles Road to better provide for the needs of the neighborhoods it serves. The new branch will reflect the community’s vision for a state-of-the-art community hub, one that offers robust resources and a myriad of program and service offerings. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at a media event featuring Library and City officials.
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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Black Community News
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Muhlenberg County Black Marriages Book c.1866
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Duncan-Goff Scrapbook Collection
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Historic St. Paul Catholic Church
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Father William T. Punch Letter Collection
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The Reporter (1808-1817)
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The Kentucky Reporter (1817-1830)
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Sam'l D. M'Cullough's Reminiscences of Lexington
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Judge Kenneth Lyons Collection
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The Daily Argonaut (1895-1899)
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Lexington Public Library Collection
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Congregations and Religious Materials Collection