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.
Attend a public event at the Farish or reserve the fully equipped theater for a private event of your own.
We believe in free and equal access to information. That's why everyone can access education and entertainment resources and technology without worrying about overdue fines.
Choose from a variety of book clubs for different ages and interests or join us for a readers and writers event.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation to learn library skills, get help with research and job searches, have a test proctored by one of our librarians, and more.
Browse the latest additions to our collection, receive recommendations via e-mail, or take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with our 741.5 bulletin. You can even request a personally curated Bag of Books!
Here at the library, we provide a range of programs, services, and online resources that support academic enrichment and help students and educators prep for success. Choose from one of the following options to learn more.
Starting your own business or nonprofit is hard work, but we can help you locate the tools you need to get your ideas off the ground.
The Lexington Public Library offers an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service which allows cardholders in good standing to borrow books and magazine articles we do not own and cannot purchase. There is a limit of 5 active ILL requests per cardholder. The Lexington Public Library also lends our books to libraries both inside and outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Voicemail: 859-231-5527
Email Address: ill@lexpublib.org
If you have any questions, please contact us. You can also review the Frequently Asked Questions.