Lexington Public Library

Yes, customers may bring in certain kinds of food and covered beverages. Here are some guidelines for the types of food that are allowed in meeting rooms. If you have questions, call us at (859) 231-5504 or (859) 231-5501.

Examples of allowable food and beverages:
(This is not a comprehensive list.)

• Prepacked snacks such as granola bars, chips, and cookies
• donuts and pastries
• canned soft drinks
• coffee in cardboard packaging or insulated carafe
• trays of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
• box lunches
• delivery pizza

Examples of prohibited food and beverages:
(This is not a comprehensive list.)

• Anything requiring a heating element (i.e. crockpot, hotplate, sterno, percolator)
• Gallons or bottles of juice, tea, or soft drinks
• Alcoholic beverages
• Buffets and potlucks

Yes. Individuals and groups can reserve meeting rooms in advance for studying. Beaumont, Eastside, Northside, and Tates Creek branches have have small study rooms that are available for 2 hours on a first come, first serve basis. They may not be reserved in advance.

No, there is no charge for meeting room use.

Reservations are accepted inside a 90-day window.

The Lexington Public Library Parking Garage is accessible from both Main and Vine Streets, and the Library provides two hours of validated parking.  Attendees should have their Lexington Public Library Parking Garage tickets validated at the first floor service desk.  Groups wishing to pre-pay for attendee parking beyond the two hours can make arrangements at the time of reservation.

Online reservations can be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance. If your meeting is within 72 hours, call (859) 231-5504 or (859) 231-5501.

The meeting room procedure also limits how far in advance you may use the meeting room. If you are attempting to reserve a room for a day more than 90 days in the future, the system will not allow you to reserve time on those days.