Summer 2024 Kick off party

Summer at the Library

Gear up for fun this summer at LPL!

Summer at the Library 2025 logo, designed by Cricket Press

Join us for exciting activities that will keep the whole family engaged in learning all summer long! All students receive free Lextran rides to the Lexington Public Library with their student success card. In partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, we are also offering free summer lunch and snack at select locations. For more information, check back soon. 

For Summer at the Library events, please call ahead for large groups. More information can be found in the calendar below.

School Summer Reading Lists

With no homework or school to worry about, summer is the perfect time for kids and teens to crack open a great book! Get started on your summer reading list with the library. Click the link below to explore our catalog online. 

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Featured Events

Kentucky Down Under and their infamous cockatoo, Luna.

Kentucky Down Under Animal Encounter
Join Kentucky Down Under for an educational encounter with unique live animals! Learn about their habitats, diet, and more. For grades K-5.
Life size dinosaur character attends Summer at the Library kickoff and greets children.

Summer at the Library Kickoff Party
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with our community partners as we kick off Summer at the Library.
Madcap Puppets Presents: Fantastic Fairy Tales

Madcap Puppets Presents: Fantastic Fairy Tales
Flump, the royal court jester, searches for a way to stop the wizard Glistor from turning the king into a mouse. Join our friends from Madcap Puppets for a fun, family-friendly show!
America's "Mr. Science," Jason Lindsey does experiments about weather

The Science of Weather with Jason Lindsey
Create a science storm with America's "Mr. Science," engineer hands-on weather experiments, and discover new scientific concepts. Hooked on Science is a Sensory Inclusive™ event designed for grades K-5.
Jim Gill, a musician, author and children's development specialist, and his banjo.

Sing-Along with Jim Gill
Sing, dance, and clap along with award-winning children's musician Jim Gill live in concert! This event is perfect for families and offers an opportunity for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of music and play together.
Performers of the Lexington Children's Theatre perform for a goup of children at Marksbury Family Branch

Lexington Children's Theatre: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Step into the enchanting world of the Star Keepers, where a missing star sparks an epic search across the galaxy, and learns how to conquer challenges, big or small. For preschoolers and older.
Blue and red heeler sisters come to LPL to celebrate Summer at the Library!

Blue Dog Bash
Join us for a Bluey-themed party at Central Library to meet and celebrate your favorite heeler sisters! Enjoy crafts, dancing, and exciting games. This event promises fun for the whole family!
America's "Mr. Science," Jason Lindsey does an experiment with an audience participant

The Science of Color with Jason Lindsey
Engineer a blast of color with America's "Mr. Science" by helping to create a colorful twister, rainbow streamers, an explosion of colorful confetti, and more. Hooked on Science is a Sensory Inclusive™ event designed for grades K-5.

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