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Celebrate Women’s History Month at LPL
Throughout March, join us as we celebrate women’s contributions in local, state, and national history through programs, books, podcasts, archive materials, and more.
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Beaumont Branch - Large Meeting Room
Explore all things fairy, from fairy potions to fairy creation. Maybe even discover if fairies really exist! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Mariam interviews Shea Simanek Magnuson about the history of women’s suffrage in Kentucky.
In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction.
Erin and Jennifer review three international cookbooks and review one recipe from each. The books reviewed in this episode are Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian by Lidia Bastianich, Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking by Masaharu Morimoto, and Chai
Mariam and Wayne share the story of David Rice Atchison, the only person in history who was possibly president for a day.
Denise guest hosts and give sketches of the lives of three Lexington Civil War era women: Elizabeth Harbeson Hummons, Francis Dallam Peter, and Ella Bishop Ransom.
Mariam interviews Cindy Heine and Dee Pregliasco from the Kentucky Chapter of The League of Women Voters about the organization’s 100 year history and its current initiatives.
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All locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth (Freedom Day).
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All locations will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
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All locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
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All locations will be closed on Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We are committed to supporting our democracy by providing nonpartisan voting information, whether you choose to cast an early ballot or go to the polls on Election Day.
All Lexington Public Library locations are closed on these holidays.
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Northside Branch
The event will feature performances by students from WECEP and Devine Carama from Luna Library.
Attendees are welcome to perform as well! Share your poetry, spoken word, music, and more.
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Eastside Branch - Children's Program Room
Kids can splash, pour, scoop, and experiment at a variety of water stations, from mini “splash zones” to pouring and sensory tables. Along the way, they’ll explore early science concepts while building motor skills and enjoying a refreshing summer activity.
Learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. The Lexington Public Library is here to support your education at every level, from birth through college, with skill-building tools, live tutoring, standardized test prep, after-school programs, and more.
Stories of Lexington's history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Lexington Public Library is proud to host the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference. This conference brings together historians, genealogists, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore the rich history and genealogical heritage of Kentucky.
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Central Library
Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.
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Central Library
Day 1 opens Friday with keynote speaker Patricia L. Hudson, author of Traces, a retelling of Daniel Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and their two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima.
