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Mariam discusses the life of Margaret Garner, the real life Kentucky Woman who inspired Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. This episode may be difficult for some listeners to hear, listener’s discretion is advised.
Mariam and Wayne discuss the history of Lexington & Fayette County’s merged governments, one of only fifteen merged city-county governments in the United States.
Start your genealogy search with billions of records including census data, vital records, directories, photos and more. Available only to customers inside Lexington Public Library locations. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Mariam and Wayne share the story of David Rice Atchison, the only person in history who was possibly president for a day.
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Northside Branch - Small Meeting Room
Play Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and more! After the library closes, the building will be a laser tag battleground. For ages 13+.
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Eastside Branch
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
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Northside Branch - Medium Meeting Room
A shooting lays bare the secrets harbored by five families in a sleepy suburban cul-de-sac in this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of All the Wrong Places .
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
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Tates Creek Branch - Large Meeting Room
Creating your own DIY gel air freshener is a good way to know what is in it and can make it any scent you want without it being overpowering. Peppermint and lemon are a great combination to help keep the air fresh and your nose clear. Air fresheners with essential oils are easy to make so you will be able to make quite a few in no time at all. All materials provided but are limited.
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Marksbury Family Branch
Join us for an evening of music and creativity at the library! The Song Farmers, a local collective of talented musicians, are inviting everyone to sing, play, and enjoy popular tunes together. Bring your favorite craft project or try one of the fun craft activities we’ll provide while you listen, sing along, or even pick up an instrument and join the band!
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Central Library
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Let's play at Phoenix Park while blowing bubbles, using sidewalk chalk, and having more outdoor fun!
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Beaumont Branch - Collaborative Learning Space
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffie (or make a new one) and celebrate their birthday. With games and crafts. For preschoolers.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Pokémon Club is a monthly program providing young players with tools to learn and develop strategic thinking, math, and reading comprehension through the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
For ages 11-13
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Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B)
Angry Birds but...bigger. See who can take down the most targets, get ready to launch, aim and knock all the towers down.
