Lexington Public Library
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The Lexington Public Library has six locations, nearly two million visitors and three million books and other items checked out each year.
A system of six library branches encouraging discovery and connecting communities to free resources, welcoming spaces, lifelong learning opportunities, and each other. Lexington comes for the books, computers, story times, programs, for a place to meet, and a place to get answers. Physical and virtual library spaces are designed to be used by a diverse community of customers. Each customer has a p
Happy World Cup season from LPL! Reminder: No yellow cards for overdue books (we’re fine-free!), but please remember to return them when you’re done for the next reader. 💛
06/10/2026
Don’t miss Kentucky Down Under at LPL this week! Meet Luna the cockatoo, Ashley the dingo, and Clyde the woma python up close.
Discover their habitats, diets, and more fascinating facts. Perfect for ages 5–11 — no registration needed. For groups of ten or more, please call ahead! 💜
Find times and more at lexpublib.org/summer
06/08/2026
Summer at the Library is in full swing! 😎
Enjoy free, family-friendly events all summer long. Swipe to check out what’s happening in June. Find the full lineup, school reading lists, staff picks, and more at lexpublib.org/summer
06/05/2026
Summer movies are back at the Farish Theater! Enjoy kid-friendly matinees, timeless classics, and spine-tingling horror films all summer long. Swipe to see what's on the schedule! 📅
06/03/2026
In honor of Pride Month, here are five ways you can celebrate at the public library. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜🩷
Enjoy craft nights, book clubs, a book swap and recycled bookend craft session, LGBTQ+ Walking Tours, reading recommendations, and more. See the full list of featured events and collections at lexpublib.org/pride
Enjoy free (and educational) activities all summer long at the library! Join us this week to celebrate and kick off Summer at the Library. We'll have free books for kids, surprise guest appearances, and more! 📚💜
We're asking library staff to predict which book will be the most popular checkout this summer. We’ll check back at the end of the season to find out who’s right. 📚🤔
What do you think it will be? Let us know in the comments!
Come hang out with Mary and the rest of our staff at this year’s Summer at the Library kickoff parties! We’ll have free books for kids, surprise guest appearances, and plenty of fun and games for the whole family. Kickoff events start June 2. See the full schedule below. 📚🎉
Tuesday, June 2, 11am: Northside Branch
Wednesday, June 3, 5pm: Eastside Branch
Thursday, June 4, 1pm: Marksbury Family Branch
Thursday, June 4, 5pm: Beaumont Branch
Saturday, June 6, 11am: Central Library
Saturday, June 6, 3pm: Tates Creek Branch
05/22/2026
Please note that all LPL locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. See you all back on Tuesday!
05/20/2026
So you’re graduating, but now what?
The library has your back. Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian, prep for professional exams, or boost your skills. Whatever you want to learn, explore, or achieve — you can start here.
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140 E Main Street
Lexington, KY
40507