Turn the page on National Book Lovers Day in Lexington

Comb through some of our favorite authors, book stores, and library resources.

The second floor of Joseph-Beth booksellers with books lining shelves.

Book it to the library. | Photo courtesy of @bookish.bones

Calling all bibliophiles. Today is National Book Lovers Day, and to celebrate, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite stories about all things book culture in Lexington.

Independent Bookstore Day
Discover the best places to purchase a book, support local businesses, and learn more about the history of these staples.

Free Educational Resources
Any of the Lexington Public Library branches offers a reliable place to browse a wide selection of books, but it also offers unique, free classes.

Free Libraries in Lexington
Did you know that Lexington is home to nearly 50 Little Free Libraries and 24 Tiny Libraries? Both programs offer the opportunity to donate and borrow free books.

Books Written by Authors with Lexington Ties
Explore one of many books — including fiction, children’s, and biographies — written by former and current Lexingtonians.

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