07.05.2024

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85º | 4% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:21 a.m. | Sunset 9:03 p.m.

Give your books a new home

50+ free libraries in Lexington

A light blue Little Free Library in Lexington.

A Little Free Library at 901 Cramer Ave. | Photo by LEXtoday

Are you looking for your next favorite summer read? Or maybe you have a stack of books you’re finished with that need a new home. Today we’re talking free libraries — a win-win for everyone.

Pro tip: With school out, this city-wide book shopping spree is a fun way to find your next beach read or explore our city with the little ones in your life.

The Little Free Library concept is not a city-sponsored program — it’s a nonprofit working to build community + create a love of reading by supporting neighborhood book exchanges all over the world.

A little wooden library on a post with an orange door and window with books inside of it — This Little Free Library is located on Sherman Ave. in Kenwick. | Photo by LEXtoday

Fun fact: In Lexington, we have ~50 Little Free Libraries, but globally, there are 125,000 across 100+ countries.

Little Free Library also has a map feature that allows you to see all of the locations in your area. Pro tip: This tool is useful because sometimes listed addresses aren’t exact, so you may need to explore the neighborhood a bit.

Want to build your own? Check out this helpful video to learn how you can share your favorite reads with Lexington.

Events

Friday, July 5

Golden Hour: $5 Friday | Friday, July 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free, price of purchase | Kick back and soak in the sunset among the vines while sipping specially priced wine, sangria, and cocktails.
Joe Deuce | Friday, July 5-Saturday, July 6 | 7 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Ste. C4, Lexington | $13-$15 | This comedian has performed in more than 30 states, been televised nationally on Fox, Hulu, and Amazon Prime + was even crowned Funniest Comedian in Lexington by Comedy Off Broadway.

Saturday, July 6

Fit + Fierce on the Lawn | Saturday, July 6 | 9-10 a.m. | Fabletics, 120 Summit at Fritz Farm, Ste. 175, Lexington | $15 | Join Fit + Fierce Studio for a zen and groove yoga class on the lawn, then shop the sale at Fabletics.
Cruisin’ For A Cause | Saturday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Valvoline World Headquarters, 100 Valvoline Way, Lexington | $0-$20 | Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with music, food trucks, and exploring Kentucky’s eclectic car culture, all in support of Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

Sunday, July 7

Yoga Under the Trees | Sunday, July 7 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | This all-levels yoga class invites the community to come together to move with ease under the trees.
Weekly Sound Bath with Amy Hudson | Sunday, July 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, 333 E. Short St., Ste. 320, Lexington | $25 | Let your tension and stress melt away to sweet, serene sounds of crystal singing bowls

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News Notes

Community

On Wednesday, July 3, city officials came together to commemorate CROWN Day. Standing for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” the CROWN Act was adopted by Lexington to help protect against race-based hair discrimination in the workplace.

Eat

Shaker Village is bringing us a truly farm-to-table experience with its Farm Feast Fresh Food Adventure on Saturday, July 20. This special dining event will take place in the garden + feature a menu full of the garden’s summer harvest. Get your tickets.

Feel Good

Cats in the community. Three UK men’s basketball players have joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass as Big Ambassadors. Ansley Alomonor, Kerr Kriisa, and Otega Oweh will be paired with a local children in the program and serve as their mentors.

Award

Congratulations to the UK School of Journalism and Media for earning 10th place in the 2023-2024 Hearst Intercollegiate Photojournalism Contest. Two individual UK students also placed in the top 20 of the photojournalism subcategory at the national competition. (UKNOW)

Health

Did you know? Baptist Health Hamburg is now open, offering 24-hour emergency care, free valet parking, an on-site pharmacy, outpatient imaging and labs, an ambulatory surgery center, cancer center, and physical therapy in a location that’s easy to access. Learn more about providers, test results and services.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

Hi, it’s me, I survived the BG10K... barely. If you need me, I’ll be cold plunging + laying in the sauna at Revive.

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