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Lexington Public Library

The Lexington Public Library has six locations, nearly two million visitors and three million books and other items checked out each year.
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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

ersonal responsibility to ensure that Lexington Public Library is a welcoming and safe public space. Behavior that is abusive, intimidating, or disrespectful including obscene, racially charged or abusive language will not be tolerated.

06/19/2026

Celebrate Father's Day and the Summer Solstice with a great book! Check out these books we think your dad would like, and some of our longest audiobooks for the longest day of the year. 🌞

06/18/2026

Please note that all Lexington Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th. See you back on Saturday!

06/17/2026

Looking for family fun this week? Come out to the library for a magical performance of Mariposa/Butterfly by the Lexington Children's Theatre! It’s so cute, we promise you won’t want to miss it. Spark your child's imagination and make memories as a family. 🦋

📍Wednesday, June 17: 2pm at Beaumont Branch
📍Thursday, June 18: 10am at Central Library
📍Thursday, June 18: 2pm at Northside Branch
📍Saturday, June 20: 10am at Tates Creek Branch
📍Saturday, June 20: 2pm at Eastside Branch

06/12/2026

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

06/01/2026

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! 📚💜

05/29/2026

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!

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140 E Main Street
Lexington, KY
40507

Website

http://www.lexpublib.org/

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