Tales from the Kentucky Room
Listen to stories of Lexington’s history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
Listen to stories of Lexington’s history told through the Kentucky Room archives.
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These resources contain information that may not be accessible via Internet search engines, including newspaper and magazine articles, business information, and educational resources. They are fee-based services made available to you at no charge as a Lexington Public Library cardholder.
The Kentucky Room, located on the third floor of the Central Library, contains a wealth of information about Kentucky and Fayette County. The collection features books on all aspects of Kentucky, subject files on Kentucky and Lexington, local newspapers, city directories, maps, and state and local government documents, including select census and vital records. A number of items have been digitized and can be accessed online in our Digital Archives.