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Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or returning to the workforce, finding a job can be tough. We can help you land the right position and answer your questions along the way.
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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.
Jamie West
Learning and Development Manager
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LPL After School is a FREE afterschool drop-in program at the Northside and Village Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver that takes place 4 pm - 6 pm Monday through Friday. Join us for snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, and homework help from one of our volunteers. No need for children and caregivers to register - just show up! Activities provided courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.
On Saturdays, snacks with enrichment activites are offered from 3pm-5pm.
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How can we help you? We've gathered a variety of resources for readers, students and educators, job seekers. entrepreneurs and nonprofits, and English language learners.
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This is your gateway to our most popular resources. Search for books and eBooks, access tools for research and learning, and discover our unique collection of genealogy and local history materials.
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Discover unique resources in our Digital Archives that tell the story of Fayette County. Visit cemeteries throughout Central Kentucky using our cemetery maps. Contact our resident experts in the Central Library's Kentucky Room with questions.
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Village Branch, our beloved library and community center in the Cardinal Valley neighborhood, is growing! Since 2004, this space has served this internationally diverse community, providing access to books, education, entertainment, social services, ESOL language and job training resources, and space to strengthen the vibrant community. Although the location is staying put, the new facility will triple the amount of space with a total of 30,000 square feet — plenty of room for more activities, more services, more partnerships, and more room to grow! We look forward to opening the Marksbury Family Branch in early 2024!
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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.
Friday, June 16 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover the art of Improv Comedy with Miss Molly of Central Kentucky Improv! Play fun acting games and laugh with your friends. Recommended for grades 3-8.
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Meet the Library's Board, Administrative Team, and Leadership Team. Apply to work or volunteer at the Library.
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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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The Lexington Public Library welcomes your time and talents! There are a number of volunteer opportunities available. Apply now.
Thursday, June 08 2023 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's turn cardboard boxes into cars and watch short films in the crafty works of art! For ages 2 - 6. All materials provided while supplies last. Please call ahead for any group more than 5 kids, thanks.
Thursday, June 08 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Live animals! Free books for kids! Appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex to kick off summer at the library. For families.
Thursday, June 08 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex as we kick off summer at the library. For families.
Saturday, June 10 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex as we kick off summer at the library.
Saturday, June 10 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances from some of your favorite book characters! Join us along with friends from KET and First 5 Lex as we kick off summer at the library. For families.
Saturday, June 17 2023 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you want to play the #1 ranked Scrabble Grandmaster in North America? If so, stop by the Beaumont Branch to give it your all against Mack Meller. Mack Meller is a Scrabble Grandmaster currently ranked #1 in North America. He started playing Scrabble at home at age 4 and played his first tournament at age 10, becoming the youngest expert in history at age 11. He's always enjoyed Scrabble for its strategic complexity and warm community of both casual and competitive players. Scrabble is a great way to improve vocabulary and mathematical skills for kids and adults alike, and Mack enjoys spreading his passion for the game to players of all ages and abilities. More info on Mack can be found on his website at mackmeller.com.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-size puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Wednesday, July 12 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun!! Recommended for those in preschool-5th grades.
Thursday, July 13 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Freddy Fossil and his life-like puppets will help kids find answers to their dinosaur questions. It's pre-hysterical family fun! Recommended for those in preschool -5th grades.
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The Lexington Public Library is pleased to offer teachers, childcare providers, and homeschooling families the "Bucket of Books" service. To use this service, you'll need a Teacher Card.
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Our commitment to listening, learning and changing is ongoing and our work is never complete. We affirm that we achieve more together because of our differences, not despite them. When all voices are heard, we are stronger.
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Carly Muetterties is the Director of Learning Design at Newsela, an edtech company. She works with a team to provide educational resources that support teachers in creating authentic and meaningful learning experiences for their students. A former social studies teacher, Carly has a passion for emboldening educators to enact inquiry-based learning and provide opportunities for civic engagement. Carly has a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education in Social Studies (University of Kentucky), Master of Arts in History (UK), Master of Arts in German Studies (UK), Master of Arts in Education (Georgetown College), and a Ph.D. in Education Sciences (UK). Carly is active in civic organizations. Across her career, she has volunteered and collaborated with several national and state organizations. At present, she is on the Programmatic Board of CivicLex, executive council for the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies, and chairs the Kentucky Civic Education Coalition.
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New Versailles Road Library Branch to be named Marksbury Family Branch
Lexington, Kentucky (March 9, 2022) – Lexington Public Library and Lexington Public Library Foundation are honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the library branch at the corner of Versailles Road and Village Drive. In recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in 2024.
