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Library Location
Central Library
Location Hours:
| Sun | 1 pm - 5 pm |
| Mon-Thu | 9 am - 9 pm |
| Fri | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Sat | 9 am - 5 pm |
Location Address:
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY
40507
United States
Phone Number:
859-231-5500 (General)
859-231-5504 (Conference Rooms)
859-231-5505 (Friends Book Cellar)
859-231-5523 (Kentucky Room)
859-231-5500 (Telephone Reference)
Location Map:
Transportation
Served by all LexTran routes via Transit Center on Vine Street.
Parking
Two hours of free parking in Lexington Public Library Parking Garage with ticket validated inside Central Library;
Special Features
- Foucault pendulum and world’s largest ceiling clock
- Equine frieze by Adalin Wichman
- Kentucky Woodlands, mural by Lori James
- Computer Center
- Kentucky Room
- Central Library Gallery
- 139-seat Farish Theater
- Friends Book Cellar
Upcoming Events, Classes, & Storytimes
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Greece Lightning The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt Please reserve a seat for... Registration begins Tuesday, Jun 4th |
Tuesday, Jun 18th, 10:00AM - 11:00AM | |
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Pop-up Makerspace: Model-Making In our second workshop in this series, you will learn how to turn your drawings into models using three primary modeling techniques: lines (basswood),... |
Tuesday, Jun 18th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | |
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Let's Build! Towers, bridges, buildings, robots... You are only limited by your imagination! We'll have a variety of blocks, legos, and more to help you create a... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 5th |
Wednesday, Jun 19th, 2:00PM - 3:30PM | |
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Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a... |
Wednesday, Jun 19th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | |
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Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Printing Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works? In the last workshop of this series, watch a 3D printer in action and... |
Thursday, Jun 20th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | |
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I Dig Origami! Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Registration begins Tuesday, Jun 11th |
Tuesday, Jun 25th, 2:00PM - 3:00PM | |
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Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 1 Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials. Sponsored... |
Friday, Jun 21st, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | |
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Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 2 Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials. Sponsored... |
Saturday, Jun 22nd, 2:00PM - 4:00PM | |
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Fiddlers ReStrung Fiddlers Restrung, from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation. This 21... Registration begins Monday, Jun 17th |
Monday, Jul 1st, 6:30PM - 7:30PM | |
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Movies on the Big Screen Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department. Please reserve a seat for each... Registration begins Monday, Jun 24th |
Monday, Jul 8th, 2:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Rapunzel Experience a fairy tale classic told through shadow puppets. Please reserve a seat for each member of your party including chaperones. Registration begins Tuesday, Jun 25th |
Tuesday, Jul 9th, 10:00AM - 11:00AM | |
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Young Botanists: Make a Terrarium Assemble a terrarium, and watch roots grow from down below! Using Test tubes, sunflower seeds, and cotton balls plant a science experiment that you can... Registration begins Thursday, Jun 27th |
Thursday, Jul 11th, 2:00PM - 3:00PM |
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English Conversation Group An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion. |
Tuesday, Jun 18th, 12:30PM - 2:00PM | |
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English Conversation Group An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion. |
Tuesday, Jun 25th, 12:30PM - 2:00PM | |
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English Conversation Group An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion. |
Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 12:30PM - 2:00PM | |
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English Conversation Group An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion. |
Tuesday, Jul 9th, 12:30PM - 2:00PM |
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Digging up the Past! The Adult Services department is sponsoring a local writing contest that encourages teens to interview elderly relatives or local senior citizens about... Registration begins Wednesday, May 15th |
Tuesday, Jun 18th, 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Thursday, Jun 20th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Monday, Jun 24th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Thursday, Jun 27th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Monday, Jul 1st, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Monday, Jul 8th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
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Job Lab @ Central Library Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions... |
Thursday, Jul 11th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Super Saturday Storytimes Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right! |
Saturday, Jun 22nd, 11:00AM - 11:30AM | |
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Super Saturday Storytimes Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right! |
Saturday, Jun 29th, 11:00AM - 11:30AM | |
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Super Saturday Storytimes Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right! |
Saturday, Jul 6th, 11:00AM - 11:30AM | |
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Super Saturday Storytimes Even if it's gloomy outside, stop by the library for some Saturday morning fun! Stories, songs and crafts! Start your weekend right! |
Saturday, Jul 13th, 11:00AM - 11:30AM |
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Introduction to MS Word 2013 Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 5th |
Wednesday, Jun 19th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM | |
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Additional features of MS Word 2013 Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite:... Registration begins Friday, Jun 7th |
Friday, Jun 21st, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Introduction to Photoshop Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. Learn how to combine several images into a single photo and move parts of one photo to another and add... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 8th |
Saturday, Jun 22nd, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Meet the new Windows Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 5th |
Wednesday, Jun 19th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM | |
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Introduction to Powerpoint 2013 Learners will explore the basic functions and uses of a presentation program and create a simple slideshow presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS... Registration begins Monday, Jun 10th |
Monday, Jun 24th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Additional features of MS Word 2013 Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite:... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 12th |
Wednesday, Jun 26th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM | |
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Introduction to Photoshop Fix "Red-eye" and remove blemishes from portraits. Learn how to combine several images into a single photo and move parts of one photo to another and add... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 12th |
Wednesday, Jun 26th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM | |
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Introduction to Excel 2013 This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013 or previous experience using... Registration begins Friday, Jun 14th |
Friday, Jun 28th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Meet the new Windows Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 15th |
Saturday, Jun 29th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Discover SkyDrive This workshop introduces the cloud connectivity of Windows 8 and highlights SkyDrive. Learners will discover how to connect to their files in the cloud... Registration begins Monday, Jun 17th |
Monday, Jul 1st, 9:30AM - 10:30AM | |
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Reinvent your mail with Outlook.com This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social... Registration begins Monday, Jun 17th |
Monday, Jul 1st, 10:45AM - 11:45AM | |
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Introduction to Excel 2013 This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a spreadsheet program. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013 or previous experience using... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 19th |
Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 1:30PM - 3:30PM | |
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Explore PC Basics This workshop is designed for an audience that is new to computing. In addition to getting an introduction to the Windows 8 PC, learners will discover how... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 19th |
Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 6:30PM - 7:30PM | |
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Learn to navigate Windows 8 Learners will discover how to effectively navigate in Windows 8. Participants tour the Start screen and experiment with touch gestures, live tiles, and... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 19th |
Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 7:45PM - 8:45PM | |
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Meet the new Windows Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use... Registration begins Friday, Jun 21st |
Friday, Jul 5th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Introduction to MS Word 2013 Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 22nd |
Saturday, Jul 6th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Learn to use the mouse and keyboard Learners will experience a tutorial that teaches all the basic mouse movements, along with a brief introduction to ergonomics and touch typing. No computer... Registration begins Monday, Jun 24th |
Monday, Jul 8th, 9:30AM - 10:30AM | |
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Explore PC Basics This workshop is designed for an audience that is new to computing. In addition to getting an introduction to the Windows 8 PC, learners will discover how... Registration begins Monday, Jun 24th |
Monday, Jul 8th, 10:45AM - 11:45AM | |
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Introduction to Powerpoint 2013 Learners will explore the basic functions and uses of a presentation program and create a simple slideshow presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 26th |
Wednesday, Jul 10th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM | |
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Discover information on the internet Learners will learn to visit a website by entering the web address in the browser, and learn the basics of simple web searching and entering data in online... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 26th |
Wednesday, Jul 10th, 6:30PM - 7:30PM | |
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Reinvent your mail with Outlook.com This workshop showcases the exciting features of Outlook.com and highlights the sleek new interface. Learners will discover how to connect their social... Registration begins Wednesday, Jun 26th |
Wednesday, Jul 10th, 7:45PM - 8:45PM | |
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Introduction to Powerpoint 2013 Learners will explore the basic functions and uses of a presentation program and create a simple slideshow presentation. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS... Registration begins Friday, Jun 28th |
Friday, Jul 12th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Additional features of MS Word 2013 Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite:... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 29th |
Saturday, Jul 13th, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | |
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Learn to navigate Windows 8 Learners will discover how to effectively navigate in Windows 8. Participants tour the Start screen and experiment with touch gestures, live tiles, and... Registration begins Monday, Jul 1st |
Monday, Jul 15th, 9:30AM - 10:30AM | |
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Discover information on the internet Learners will learn to visit a website by entering the web address in the browser, and learn the basics of simple web searching and entering data in online... Registration begins Monday, Jul 1st |
Monday, Jul 15th, 10:45AM - 11:45AM |
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613.7 PARTY! This ain't yo' grandma's workout class! Join us every other Wednesday night this summer as we party through alternative workout DVDs, podcasts, and programs... |
Wednesday, Jun 26th, 7:00PM - 8:00PM | |
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613.7 PARTY! This ain't yo' grandma's workout class! Join us every other Wednesday night this summer as we party through alternative workout DVDs, podcasts, and programs... |
Wednesday, Jul 10th, 7:00PM - 8:00PM | |
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Jazz: Live at the Library! Free jazz performances every second Thursday of the month at the Farish Theater. Sponsored by the Jazz Arts Foundation and Jamey Aebersold Jazz. |
Thursday, Jul 11th, 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
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LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating Just in time for the Lexington Pride Festival, the library is hosting a book-themed speed dating event, specifically for the LGBTQ community. You will have... |
Friday, Jun 28th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
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Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery July 2 -- Veterans in Lexington Cemetery with Patrick Lewis of the Kentucky Historical Society. Tour is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 2nd at 833... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 1st |
Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | |
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Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery Cove Haven and Babyland Cemeteries, 984 Whitney Ave.; noted community historian, Yvonne Giles, conducts the tour of these African American cemeteries... Registration begins Saturday, Jun 1st |
Tuesday, Jul 9th, 9:00AM - 10:30AM |
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Lexington Poetry Month at Central Library Local poets from Accent Publishing read from their work in the Farish Theater |
Thursday, Jun 20th, 7:00PM - 8:45PM |
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Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale The Friends Book Cellar is open from 1:00-5:00 PM on the first Sunday of each month for a 20% off sale. The Friends Book Cellar is located in the Lower... |
Sunday, Jul 7th, 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
