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Gallery
A gallery featuring photography by the Tates Creek Photography Club.
A gallery featuring photography by the Tates Creek Photography Club.
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
3628 Walden Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
Wednesday, January 24 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A monthly writing workshop
Wednesday, February 28 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A monthly writing workshop
Wednesday, December 20 2023 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A monthly writing workshop
Gallery Exhibit
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Alexis Hollon and Anisty Crandle
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Noorjan Hayder, Martins, Afolayan, Diego Gonzalez, Matthew Bruner, and Connor Grubbs
Central Library Rotunda
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Central Library Rotunda
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The Deeper View
Alexis Hollon and Anisty Crandle
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Polluted Paradise
Noorjan Hayder, Martins, Afolayan, Diego Gonzalez, Matthew Bruner, and Connor Grubbs
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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.
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.
The Library purchased the site in late 2020 after leasing the facility for 15 years, with plans to demolish the current building. A new two-story facility will replace it with nearly triple the amount of space available for library services. The new building will include community and study rooms, a dedicated classroom, makerspace, outdoor reading area, expanded adult and children’s areas, and a drive-thru window where customers can pick up and return borrowed materials. The Library estimates that it will serve approximately 1 million visitors per year at this location. The Library Foundation has committed to raising $5.3 million in support of this $17 million project through a public-private partnership.
The Marksbury Family Foundation, founded by Davis Marksbury, invests in innovative projects that provide sustainable, life-changing opportunities for individuals and communities. “We are excited to invest in this community-wide resource, which offers countless educational resources to everyone in the greater Lexington area,” said Logan Marksbury, President of the Marksbury Family Foundation. “Our family has been very fortunate, and we love to provide new opportunities for others to succeed through our Foundation.” The Marksbury Family Foundation has supported the University of Kentucky, Lexington Leadership Foundation’s Woodhill Community Center, Blue Grass Community Foundation’s Good Giving Challenge, and many other projects in the educational and entrepreneurial spaces.
This donation is the single largest commitment in the history of the Lexington Public Library Foundation, which has supported our public library system since 1997. “The fundraising success of the Library Foundation speaks to the commitment of our donors and the impact of the Lexington Public Library system,” said Erin Serrate, Chair of the Library Foundation Board. “Like the individuals it serves, the Library has unlimited potential, and our role is to ensure that the Library has the financial resources it needs to meet our community’s educational needs.”
The Library Foundation supports new projects, capital needs, and specialty programs. Recent investments include Destination Kindergarten (with the PNC Foundation’s signature Grow Up Great initiative), the Eastside Branch (contributing $1.3M for the project), and the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, which will open later this month.
“Our Library system thrives when our community comes together,” said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “We are grateful for the support of the Marksbury Family Foundation and the leadership of the Lexington Public Library Foundation. Together, we will accomplish great things to support the citizens of Central Kentucky.” For more information about the project or to get involved, please visit www.lexpublib.org/village.
For general information on Lexington Public Library, their programs, and their partners, please visit www.lexpublib.org and their social media pages @lexpublib. Follow the Library Foundation on Facebook at @lexingtonpubliclibraryfoundation or visit www.lexpublib.org/foundation.
New Versailles Road Library Branch to be named Marksbury Family Branch
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A 31-foot gallery wall that features a wide variety of art by local and regional artists.
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Got Milk
Jen Dunham
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Swans
Jen Dunham
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Flying Geese
Jen Dunham
A 31-foot gallery wall that features a wide variety of art by local and regional artists.
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
3080 Fieldstone Way
Lexington, KY 40513
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
1733 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40505
We are working to raise $5 million to build the library our community deserves — and we are over 80% of the way there! We need you to help us cross the finish line. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a lasting positive impact on our community.
Your donation will support the spaces and programs the new library will bring to the community. Gifts are tax deductible and can be made over a five-year pledge period.
Thank you for investing in your public library. We can’t wait to welcome you to our grand opening in 2024!
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New facility will remain at previous location with a larger footprint and expanded offerings
Lexington, Kentucky (August 18, 2022) – The Lexington Public Library broke ground on a new, significantly larger facility in the former Village Branch location on Versailles Road to better provide for the needs of the neighborhoods it serves. The new branch will reflect the community’s vision for a state-of-the-art community hub, one that offers robust resources and a myriad of program and service offerings. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at a media event featuring Library and City officials.
The Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead gift for the capital campaign to rebuild the former Village Branch and in recognition of their generosity, the new facility will be named the Marksbury Family Branch when it opens in late 2023.
“The Marksbury Family Branch will continue to serve as the cornerstone in LPL’s systemwide vision, just as the Village Branch has done since 2004,” said Lexington Public Library Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. “Village Branch consistently delivered rich programming, library collections, and resources from its small space, and we are excited to see how services will be expanded with a new space,” she added.
A new two-story facility will replace the former Village Branch with nearly triple the amount of space available for library services. The new building will include community and study rooms, a dedicated classroom, makerspace, outdoor reading area, expanded adult and children’s areas, and a drive-thru window where customers can pick up and return borrowed materials. The Library estimates that it will serve approximately 1 million visitors per year at this location.
The Library Foundation has committed to raising $5.3 million in support of this $17 million project through a public-private partnership. Those interested in financially supporting the project may visit www.lexpublib.org/donate.
LPL began the development of a master plan in late 2018 to determine the vision and need for library space and facilities, and to provide a framework and guide for future improvements and growth. The planning process was highly participatory, striving to include as many voices as possible in the development of the plan. During the year-long planning process, more than 2,400 library staff, stakeholders, and community members engaged in the conversation about the vision for library facilities in Lexington-Fayette County. Overwhelmingly, the community supported a reimaging and expansion of this site as the future of the Lexington Public Library.
“This is a great opportunity to introduce the world to Lexington as they enter our city,” remarked the Library’s Foundation Co-Chairs, Ramsey Bova and Larry Smith. “The Marksbury Family Branch will be one of the first buildings people see as they enter Lexington from this corridor. It will stand as a clear demonstration of the vibrancy and diversity of our community and the value we place on education and culture.”
For more information about the project or to get involved, please visit www.lexpublib.org/village. For general information on Lexington Public Library, their programs, and their partners, please visit www.lexpublib.org and their social media pages @lexpublib. Follow the Library Foundation on Facebook at @lexingtonpubliclibraryfoundation or visit www.lexpublib.org/foundation.
For more information please visit the Lexington Public Library’s website at www.lexpublib.org and their social media pages @lexpublib.
New facility will remain at previous location with a larger footprint and expanded offerings
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
3000 Blake James Drive
Lexington, KY 40509
Accessibility information for each of our locations, including parking, elevators, and restrooms.
In 1917, the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky hosted a series of speakers giving historical sketches on people and places of local interest. Maude Ward Lafferty’s speech in February of 1917 detailed a brief history of Lexington and specifically detailed the Block House on Main and Mill, Lexington’s first house, and the Town Branch Trail running through downtown Lexington. The entirety of the speech was printed in the newspaper, along with relevant maps.
Location Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location Mailing Address
1801 Alexandria Drive, Suite 136
Lexington, KY 40504
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Expectations of Service:
Expectations of Service:
- The librarian can only assist with one topic per session.
- A librarian will contact you within 1-2 business days.
- Session will be scheduled within 7 days days of contact.
The Book a Librarian service allows you to reserve a free, 30- to 45-minute session with a librarian.
Located on the second floor of the Eastside Branch, the Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Through the intersections of technology, science, art, and culture, the space encourages entrepreneurship, personal growth, and artistic expression.
Thursday, February 22 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens/tweens can come to the Beaumont Branch to learn about historical/modern protest art and make their own (for any cause they choose). Materials and snacks provided, registration required.
Thursday, January 18 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens and tweens can drop in to the Beaumont branch to create bad art! Supplies (crayons, paints, glue, etc.) will be provided for participants to make the worst art they can!
Thursday, December 28 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens can drop into the Beaumont Branch to take part in our Glow Paint Party! Participants will be able to create works of art using neon paints in a blacklit room! No registration required
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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.
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.
Need to request a specific title instead? Log into your account.
Library staff will contact you if they have questions about your request.
Requests are typically filled within 2-3 business days. You'll receive notification when materials are ready to pick up at the location of your choice. Need to change your notification method? Log into your account or give us a call at 859-231-5500.
Once ready, we'll hold your items for 7 days.
Books check out for 6 weeks on Teacher Cards and will auto-renew if no other customer has requested them.
Questions? We're here to help! Ask us.
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You can request a "Bag of Books" to access our materials when you're unable to browse in person. Complete the form below, and we'll pull up to 10 items that match your specified interests. You can help us locate more items by keeping your requests general. Some examples of requests we can accommodate include:
- Cozy mysteries
- Vegan cookbooks
- Picture books about space
- Books on CD by James Patterson
- British TV series on DVD
Please note: While we will do our best, we may not be able to locate 10 items that match your request.
To use this service, you'll need a library card. Find out more here.
Need to request specific titles instead? Log into your account.
Library staff will contact you if they have questions about your request.
Requests are typically filled within 2-3 business days. You'll receive notification when materials are ready to pick up at the location of your choice. Need to change your notification method? Log into your account or give us a call at 859-231-5500.
Once ready, we'll hold your items for 7 days.
Questions? We're here to help! Ask us.
Gallery
A 1,200-square-foot gallery that features a wide variety of art by local and regional artists. A participating gallery at Gallery Hop.
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Amelia & Hunter Stamps
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Amelia Stamps
Amelia & Hunter Stamps
A 1,200-square-foot gallery that features a wide variety of art by local and regional artists. A participating gallery at Gallery Hop.
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Please complete this form to request a Destination Kindergarten Storytime Kit. Kits may be borrowed for 2 weeks. Each kit contains: 5-7 books, a binder with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays, and several classroom manipulatives for activities. A staff member will contact you within 2-3 days regarding your request.
Please note: These kits are intended for classroom use, and you must be an employee of a childcare facility to request a kit.
With funding provided by
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Alphabet Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as egg shakers, action flash cards, and more.
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Colors Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as color paddles and items for flannel and magnet boards.
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Dogs Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as an interactive B-I-N-G-O song and a doghouse game for flannel and magnet boards. Dog by Matthew Van Fleet
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Farm Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as a handheld set of farm animal pictures, baby chicks and mother hen flannel and magnet board activity, and more.
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Food Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as a felt pizza making set, a hungry monster set for flannel and magnet board, and more.
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Shapes Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as scarves, handheld pairs of shapes, and more.
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Things That Go Kit: Includes action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays as well as classroom activities such as a felt traffic light for flannel or magnet board, a set of steering wheels, and more.
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library, Inc.
