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Search selected articles in Lexington newspapers about significant people, places, and events from 1787-2007.
Search, view, and download digitized historical Lexington, KY Newspapers covering the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Are you a student who needs help with research or a teacher who needs something extra for classroom instruction? Explora is for you, with easy to browse categories organized by popular topics and a simple search that delivers quick and relevant results. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Search and read articles from Consumer Reports in the EBSCO database. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Lexington Herald-Leader full text article search beginning from April 25, 1983.
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.
Search for obituaries and death notices from newspapers around the country.
Need an article from an academic journal? Search EBSCO for articles covering a wide range of the arts, the humanities, and the sciences. Available on your computer or mobile device. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Trying to find a book and want to search libraries all over the world, all at once? WorldCat Discovery is the library catalog for you. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
Join representatives from R.E.A.C.H. to learn about the home purchasing process and opportunities for down payment assistance. Registration requested.
Participants are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm and stay as little or as long as you 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
Visit us weekly for gardening tips and to get advice for your gardening problems! Master Gardeners will also provide free seeds (or plants, when available) and gardening education resources.
Activities include tie-dye, button making, friendship bracelets, and more! Dress for mess. Registration recommend.
Participants will learn simple science concepts while exploring textures, colors, and creativity. From glittery slime to stretchy creations, each child will leave with a custom slime and a fun, sensory experience to remember.This engaging program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through play—perfect for summer fun at the library!
June 11: The Day The Earth Blew Up (PG)
June 17: Bad Guys 2 (PG)
June 25: GOAT (PG)
July 7: Hoppers (PG)
July 14: Zootopia 2 (PG)
July 22: Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
June 11: The Day The Earth Blew Up (PG)
June 17: Bad Guys 2 (PG)
June 25: GOAT (PG)
July 7: Hoppers (PG)
July 14: Zootopia 2 (PG)
July 22: Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
Create solar bead bracelets, make colorful light catchers, and enjoy more sunny activities with our friends from Bluegrass Greensource. We’ll even make solar s’mores using the sun’s energy. Be prepared to be outside as we soak up the sunshine and learn together. For families. No reservation required.
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
