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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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Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s historic sites. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops.
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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.
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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.
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Jennifer talks with local poet Danni Quintos about her work and latest book release Two Brown Dots. In Behind the Scenes, Erin hears from librarians Jennie and Mary about LPL After School. Danni closes the podcast with a reading from Two Brown Dots.
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Mariam interviews David Bryant about the life and work of Lexington-born African American composer Julia Perry (1924-1979).
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Friday, June 09 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free summer snack from Gods Pantry will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday. All snacks must be consumed on site. Self-directed crafts and activities will be provided.
Sunday, June 11 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a free screening of the animated film "Zootopia."
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.
Sunday, June 11 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get out of your cookbook comfort zone at Bite Club! New themes/cuisines and cookbooks each meeting. Choose a recipe and contribute a potluck dish to sample or simply come to taste and discuss.
Monday, June 12 2023 11:00am - 11:30am
Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Monday, June 12 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm
FCPS Summer Meal: Free summer meals will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28. No meals will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4. All meals must be consumed on site.
Monday, June 12 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm
Free summer meals will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday between June 12 - July 28. No meals will be served June 19, July 3, and July 4. All meals must be consumed on site.
Saturday, June 10 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to make pinch pots with air dry clay. While supplies last. Reservations recommended, but not required.
Saturday, June 10 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calling all Swifties and lovers of friendship bracelets! Join us for a fun afternoon of friendship bracelets and Taylor Swift music. While supplies last.
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 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!
Friday, June 09 2023 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer and more.
Friday, June 09 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Join this conversation group for practice with English conversation, speaking, and listening skills. The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator. EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed. Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na kukutana na watu wapya. Kila mtu anakaribishwa! Lugha zote, viwango vyote vya Kiingereza!
Thursday, June 08 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month.
Thursday, June 08 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free summer snack from Gods Pantry will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday. All snacks must be consumed on site. Self-directed crafts and activities will be provided.
Thursday, June 08 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free snack from Gods Pantry will be served for all children 18 years or younger Monday - Friday from June 12 to July 28. All snacks must be consumed on site. Self-directed activities are provided.
Thursday, June 08 2023 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen and Adult makers join us for Open Studio in the Makerspace at Eastside. You can use equipment like the 3D printer, Cricut, Large Format Printer, and more.
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.
