Lexington Main Library

FYI – All of our locations will be closed Friday, October 2 for Staff Education Day.

Meet the authors behind the stories! 📚✨

Stop by for our Local Children’s Author Expo and discover books for readers ages 0-12 while meeting talented local children’s authors.

📚 Browse author tables
✍️ Purchase books and have them signed
👋 Meet the writers behind the stories
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-5 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

Featured authors: Marina Bartolec, Heather Harris Bergevin, Ashley Blas, Stacey Burk, Lisa Corduan, Chantal Jennings, Jacqueline McNiel and Rebekah Smith.

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

⚠️📚 SERVICE UPDATE: Libby

Beginning October 13, Libby will require your library account password when you sign in. This is a security update and will make your Libby account more secure.

Don’t know your password? If you have an email address attached to your library account, you can reset it at lexcolibrary.com/changepassword.

If you don’t have an email address attached to your account or need help resetting your password, stop by your local branch for help.

We recommend checking your password before October 13 so you can keep using Libby without interruption.

📆 View our upcoming programs for the week at https://lexcolibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=22862&t=w&d=2026-09-20&cal=22862&inc=0

Monday, September 21
-Lifelong Learning: Elder Fraud | 10 AM
-STEAM Lab | 3:30 PM
-Pajama Storytime | 6:30 PM
-Forever Young (Adult) Book Club | 6:30 PM

Tuesday, September 22
-Mini Movers: Baby Foamnasium | 9:30 AM
-Mini Movers: Toddler Foamnasium | 10:30 AM
-Mini Movers: Preschool Foamnasium | 11:30 AM
-Family Palooza: Picture Book Playground | 3:30 PM
-Epic Creators: Perler Bead Masterpieces | 6 PM
-Master Gardeners: Winter Vegetables | 6:30 PM
-Tuesday Evening Book Club | 6:45 PM

Wednesday, September 23
-Toddlertime | 9:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 10:30 AM
-Preschool Storytime | 11:30 AM

Thursday, September 24
-Baby Storytime | 9:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 10:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 11:30 AM
-Kid Zone: I Spy Day | 4 PM
-Family Palooza: Picture Book Battle | 6 PM

Friday, September 25
-Tech Talk: Windows Basics | 10 AM

Saturday, September 26
-Baby Storytime | 10 AM
-Social Scene: K-Pop Club | 10 AM
-Family Storytime | 11 AM
-TeenScene: Service Day | 2 PM
-Local Children's Author Expo | 2 PM

🚨 Service Update 🚨
Our elevator is out of service, and repairs are underway.

If you need something from the lower level, but can’t use the stairs, stop by the circulation desk on the main floor, and we’ll be happy to assist.

We’re excited to introduce Rebekah Smith, author of Cake Mysteries: The Truth is in the Frosting, who will be at our Local Children’s Author Expo.

Rebekah is a 22-year-old author with autism who loves baking, drawing and crafting. When she’s not creating art, she enjoys spending time outside in her garden with her dog, Duke. Her book is a funny, sweet adventure for young readers who love baking and surprises.

Local Children’s Author Expo
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-6 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

⚠️ EVENT UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict, Victoria Quinney will not be at the Local Children's Author Expo.

Give a warm welcome to Victoria Quinney, co-atuhor of The Yarn Fairy, at our Local Children’s Author Expo.

Victoria has a master’s in agricultural education and grew up showing sheep in Maryland. She resides in Fairfield County on a small homestead with her husband and three children. Her book introduces kids to sheep, wool and the fabulous world of fiber arts.

Local Children’s Author Expo
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-6 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

Learn to manage money and achieve goals in this interactive financial literacy presentation. This month’s focus is entrepreneurship and college. Partnered with Building U. (grades 6–12)

https://lexcolibrary.libcal.com/event/17033158

We're pleased and honored 🙌 to partner with Lexington County Library to further engage youth in our Financial Literacy program 'Financially Lit'™️ created for ages 12-19 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Time is 2pm SHARP til 3pm!

Parents/Guardians may stay if space allows. Refreshments will be served and all supplies provided. No registration required, just show up and sign in 💯 LEXINGTON COUNTY NEWS Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center

Meet Jacqueline McNiel, author of Solas, at our Local Children’s Author Expo.

Jacqueline graduated from the Children’s Literature Program at Hollins University, is a member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and currently works as a school librarian. She speaks three languages, has traveled the world and enjoys family time. Her debut novel is a middle-grade historical mystery featuring a determined detective and her loyal corgi.

Local Children’s Author Expo
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-6 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

📆 View our programs for the upcoming week at https://lexcolibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=22862&t=w&d=2026-09-13&cal=22862&inc=0

Sunday, September 13
-Social Scene: Silent Reading | Second Wave Coffee & More | 2:30 PM

Monday, September 14
-Little Learners | 9:30 AM
-Book Club: Bookish Banter | 2 PM

Tuesday, September 15
-Mini Movers: Baby Foamnasium | 9:30 AM
-Lifelong Learning: Cancer Awareness | 10 AM
-Mini Movers: Toddler Foamnasium | 10:30 AM
-Mini Movers: Preschool Foamnasium | 11:30 AM
-Family Dance Party | 3:30 PM
-Historically Speaking: The Quattlebaums & Halls | 6:30 PM

Wednesday, September 16
-Toddlertime | 9:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 10:30 AM
-Preschool Storytime | 11:30 AM
-Book Club: Let's Talk About It | 2 PM
-Social Scene: Cross Stitch Corner | 6 PM

Thursday, September 17
-Baby Storytime | 9:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 10:30 AM
-Toddlertime | 11:30 AM
-Book Club: Third Thursday @ 3 | 3 PM
-Lego Club | 4 PM
-Challenge Accepted: Animal Crossing | 6 PM

Friday, September 18
-Tech Talk: Instagram | 3 PM

Saturday, September 19
-Baby Storytime | 10 AM
-Family Storytime | 11 AM
-TeenScene: Financially Lit | 2 PM