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Monday, June 12 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wouldn't it be Daebak (translates to "awesome") if you could read the lyrics of BTS songs in Korean? Please join us in celebrating K-Pop phenomenon!
Wednesday, June 14 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wouldn't it be Daebak (translates to "awesome") if you could read the lyrics of BTS songs in Korean? Please join us in celebrating K-Pop phenomenon!
Friday, June 09 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wouldn't it be Daebak (translates to "awesome") if you could read the lyrics of BTS songs in Korean? Please join us in celebrating K-Pop phenomenon!
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Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
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Read articles from magazines and journals, learn a new language, or locate a newspaper article. These resources can't be found with a search engine but are available for free with your library card.
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We stand for free and open access to information. That starts with removing unnecessary barriers to our educational resources and technology. Starting April 13, 2023, the Lexington Public Library will no longer charge fines or fees for late, lost, or damaged material.
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Free program being offered at Northside and Village Branches
Lexington, Kentucky (December 20, 2022) – Lexington Public Library announced today that its popular LPL After School program will return in 2023, beginning January 2.
LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Fridays from 4-6pm. The Library, in partnership with God’s Pantry, will provide snacks for all participants as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. And there’s no need to register—just show up!
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The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available. Apply now.
Monday, June 26 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get ready for kindergarten with stories and play! First Five Lex will provide one book for each child to keep. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Valley Park is located at 2077 Cambridge Drive.
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Learn by doing. Get hands-on practice with cutting edge technology at our Digital Studio, Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and Makerspace on your own or learn from our expert staff during structured programs.
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Destination Kindergarten is the library’s program aimed at preschoolers and their caregivers- trying to help them practice the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten. During each Destination Kindergarten event, preschoolers and their caregivers can find a specalized area in the library with fun books, take-home activities, and information about development milestones and school readiness.
See below for more information on upcoming events and take-home packets and activities.
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These tours are guided audio walking tours with a variety of topics focused on Downtown Lexington, KY. Music will play in between each stop, and the listener can pause the track while walking between stops.
Want to learn about new tours as they become available? Subscribe to our Genealogy & Local History newsletter.
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The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives provide open access to researchers and students to learn more about the rich history of Lexington and Fayette County. It contains a fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library. New material is being digitized and added constantly, so there's always something new to find.
The archives have a simple keyword search, and it is possible to browse the collections by subject, area, or decade. The Lexington Public Library actively reviews and labels materials in our archives with statements that indicate how you may reuse the images, and what sort of permission, if any, you need to do so. Please check the information for each image to determine its legal status.
Friday, June 23 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have you ever wanted to learn Sudoku? Or do you love to play Sudoku and wanted to show off your skills to others. Either way here is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Event is open for anyone interested in Sudoku for Summer 2023.
Monday, July 17 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but we can help! Join us every Monday afternoon in July to learn some of the basic life skills that will help you start your life away from home with a strong foundation. From dorm room cooking hacks to basic home & auto care, this 5-session adulting camp can give you some of the skills you need to succeed! This week, we will learn how to register to vote, research candidates, and more! BONUS: Each session attended gets participants an entry to win a gift card, which will be drawn for at the last session! (Attendance to all sessions recommended, but not required.)
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Located on the fourth floor of the Central Library, this space invites children and students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiences. Programming events targeted toward upper elementary and middle-school aged students include circuits, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D printing, recording in the audio booth, and so much more.
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Are you just starting your family tree, or have you run into a brick wall tracing a distant ancestor? Join us to share tips and learn new research strategies. All levels of experience are welcome!
Wednesday, June 21 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Learn how to embroider! You will get to choose from a variety of summer-themed patterns and learn two embroidery stitches to customize a new tote bag.
Wednesday, July 19 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Have fun with friends while you learn basic manga drawing techniques. For middle school students. No registration required. While supplies last.
Saturday, July 15 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us to learn about a new artist every month, and create a unique work inspired by their style (with a touch of your own!).
Monday, July 17 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Have fun with friends while you learn basic manga drawing techniques. For middle school students. No registration required. While supplies last.
Monday, July 17 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In our final session, put your skills together to learn how to run your own Dungeons & Dragons games for your friends!
Monday, July 17 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we use Ozobots to learn about robotics, coding and more! For grades 3-12
Saturday, July 15 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come learn how to preserve your summer veggies with the power of lacto-fermentation! We will be learning about the science history and technique behind this method of food preservation.
Wednesday, July 05 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn to sew your favorite emoji out of felt! Cute and practical, take home an expression of your feelings and learn some helpful basic sewing stitches. No experience needed. For teens. Supplies are limited, for groups of more than 5, please email ahead.
Thursday, June 29 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come learn how to English Paper Piece quilt to sew your own "Grandmother's Flower Garden" patch. Ages 13+
Saturday, July 15 2023 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Join local crafter June Crawford to learn how to make whimsical art dolls made from repurposed matchboxes and other found materials.
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Saturday, June 10 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm
The whole family can drop-in to learn to play board games, like chess and others that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library. Requests for specific games to be played can be emailed to: awasielewski@lexpublib.org.
Friday, June 09 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leave the school year behind at our after-hours Teen Summer Launch event! Teens Only, Ages 13 - 18.
Friday, June 23 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab as we learn all about Rainbows with hands-on activities. For grades 3-12
