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Shop the Lexington Public Library merch store!

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Shop shirts, and sweatshirts, and stickers, and mugs, and buttons, and more on LPL's new online storefront. 

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Top Ten Events in Lexington’s History

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Listen to a special Tales from the Kentucky Room episode spotlighting the top ten events in Lexington, Kentucky history. 

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Find the perfect book for every age and interest with Beanstack

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Find the perfect book recommendation for every age, every reader, and every learner with Beanstack. 

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The digital library is always open.

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Instantly borrow eBooks and audiobooks free with your library card — anytime, anywhere. Use the Libby app to create wish lists, get notified of new releases, and send eBooks straight to your tablet or Kindle. 

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Find the perfect gift for your library lover

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The holidays are approaching. Find the perfect gift for your library lover and support your public library at the same time! Browse LPL's Threadless store to see what's available. 

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Support your Lexington Public Library by donating today!

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Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library champions free and open access to information, offering a safe and welcoming space where neighbors can learn, create, and connect. Your support empowers a community engaged in lifelong discovery.

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Celebrate BHM with hands-on family fun in the STEAM Lab

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Celebrate Black History Month with hands-on family fun in the STEAM Lab. Drop in to Boat Design and learn about Raye Montague, the black female engineer who revolutionized Navy ship design, or join for a hands-on heart activity while learning about Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully perform open-heart surgery, or discover Black artists while creating alongside friends and family. 

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Explore, create, and innovate in a Makerspace

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Discover something new in a Makerspace! LPL features two locations: the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace and the Eastside Makerspace. Both spaces offer Open Studio hours and a variety of classes where you can learn, experiment, and create. Join us and let your creativity grow.

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Earth Day is April 22! Discover recommended reads for all ages

Book covers featured in the Earth Day reading list from the LPL catalog.

Earth Day is April 22! Discover recommended reads from the LPL Earth Day reading list for all ages in the online catalog. 

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Your voice matters. Explore voter resources and register to vote by April 20!

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Your voice matters. Explore voter resources put together by the lexington public library and register to vote by April 20! 

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with LPL. Explore events, reading lists, and more

Book covers featured in the National Poetry Month reading list from the LPL catalog.

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library. Explore events, reading lists, and more.

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National Library Week is April 19-25! Sign up for a library card today.

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National Library Week is April 19-25! Sign up for a library card today and find your joy. Discover books, events, local authors, crafts, storytime, tech and media support, career resources, and more.