The space

• A sensory-friendly room with soft lighting
• Rentable devices like laptops
• Meeting rooms, including the Keeneland Community Room, Blue Grass Community Foundation Study Room + Community Trust Bank Study Room
• Dedicated spaces for kids and teens, like the Tempur Sealy Children’s Discovery Zone
• An outdoor reading area
• A massive Spanish collection

Programming

• Destination Kindergarten that helps kids prepare to enter Kindergarten
• LPL After School program for kids aged 5-12 that gives kids snacks and hosts enrichment activities
• Free weekly English Language Learning courses and citizenship classes

• Through the Lens: From Sublime to Subtle | Tuesday, March 12-Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Take in this photography exhibit that explores both the ordinary and extravagant aspects of life.
• Friends Printing | Tuesday, March 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Studio Mel, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington | $44.52 | Grab a friend and flex those creative muscles by printmaking your own wall hanging or bag.

• Nerd Nite Lexington | Wednesday, March 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co., 610 W. Third St., Lexington | Free | Sip local brews while you listen to educational and entertaining presentations on a variety of topics from local experts.

• Empowering Excellence Panel | Thursday, March 14 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Be inspired by a diverse panel of local female entrepreneurs as they share their stories.

• St. Patrick’s Ballroom Dance Party | Friday, March 15 | 8-10 p.m. | The Ballroom House, 312 Southland Dr., Lexington | $17.85 | Don your greens and join this all-levels swing dance class — no previous experience needed.
• JP Saxe | Friday, March 15 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $32.40-$140.40 | See the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter as he supports his album “A Grey Area.”

• UK has parted ways with women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy after four seasons — just days following the team ending the year with a record of 12-20. Now, the school says it is beginning its nationwide search for a new coach. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The wait is almost over. Little Fork, the food truck outside of Wise Bird Cider Co., will reopen tomorrow, March 13. Moving forward, the eatery will be under the leadership of former Lockbox Executive Chef Nick Fisherkeller, with the new menu featuring gluten-free options, its classic smash burger, and charcuterie boards.

• It’s Civic Learning Week, which helps connect the community to events and resources that encourage more civic engagement. CivicLex’s civic scorecards offer great inspiration for how Lexingtonians of all ages can get involved in the community.

• We can almost hear the sounds of trots + starting gates, which means that the Keeneland Spring Meet is nearly here. Get your tailgate party ready with Mousetrap’s Tailgate Like a Kentuckian event, where you can try bites, take home recipes, and learn more about its catering options.

• A new study from Coworking Cafe ranked Lexington No. 11 on its America’s Top Cities for Work-life Balance and Mental Health list. The website measured data — including how much people work, access to healthcare + green spaces, and their likelihood of financial burden — to curate the top 20 cities.

• Very psychedelic, baby. Expansion, aka Lexington’s premier psychedelic rock festival, is returning Aug. 22-24. This year will see live music, vibrant visuals + performances across multiple venues including Al’s Bar, The Burl, and The Kentucky Theatre. Revisit our story about the festival.

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