If you think you know everything there is to know about the Lexington Public Library, think again. Our city’s library is a free educational resource that can be utilized by all citizens + offers everything from classes to state-of-the-art tech.
Here’s how our library system is helping citizens become life-long learners.
For the history buff
The Kentucky Room | Central Branch | The Kentucky Room contains books, photographs, and digitized newspapers — all relating to the history of Lexington and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Pro tip: Start your research online with the library’s digital archive search. Then, head downtown to take an even deeper dive.
Ain’t afraid of no tech
Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab | Central Branch | The STEAM lab is a space for youth and families to explore and create using resources and programs related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Those seven and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. The lab also hosts drop-in events, Homeschool STEAM activities, and has special programs during school breaks.
Makerspace | East Side + Marksbury Family Branches | The Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for crafters — a place where science, art, and culture collide. Here, locals have access to 3D printers, sewing machines, a tabletop kiln, and more.
Digital Studio | Northside Branch | The library’s digital studio is a space for citizens to get creative with technology. Filmmakers, photographers, and graphic designers can utilize digital editing software to bring their ideas to life, while musicians can record and edit their own music.
Pro tip: This space is also perfect for anyone wishing to learn how to digitize or restore family photos.
Art aficionados
Art Galleries | Various branches | The library also recognizes that a picture is worth 1,000 words. That’s why it hosts a rotation of photography + fine art galleries at its various branches across town.
Spanish language resources
Marksbury Family Branch | Located in Cardinal Valley, the newest branch features an extensive collection of materials in Spanish. It also offers citizenship classes and language learning conversation groups, in addition to classes for new members of the Lexington community seeking to improve their English communication skills.
Weekly programming
Don’t forget to check out its weekly events calendar for more ideas on how you can keep exercising your body’s most important muscle — the brain.
