Lexington Public Library

Have you ever wanted to explore your family's history? 🌳

Swipe to discover six resources available for free through the library to help you get started! Then, book a librarian online or join us for this year’s Kentucky Genealogy and History Conference at Central Library, August 7-8.

Sign up for the genealogy weekend at lexpublib.org/historyconference or use the link in our bio 🔗

And that’s a wrap on this year’s Teacher Time at the Makerspace! If you missed out or still have projects to finish, both of our Makerspaces are open all year. Stop by during Open Studio hours and use your $8 monthly credit to keep creating.

🔗 Learn more at lexpublib.org/learning-spaces/makerspaces

Not to burst your bubble, but Summer at the Library is almost over. 😭

Come see us before the summer ends! We've got books, and movies, and balloon twisting, and author talks, and so much more. Find what you're looking for at lexpublib.org 📚💜

We’re excited to host the 2026 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference (August 7-8) at Central Library! 📚✨ Connect with fellow history buffs and genealogy enthusiasts as we celebrate Kentucky's past and family stories.

Discover a variety of topics, from starting your family research and tracing female ancestors, to learning about African Americans in the Revolutionary War, to understanding symbolism in Kentucky cemeteries, exploring Kentucky quilts, to celebrating musical legends in the Commonwealth, Sweet Evening Breeze, and so much more!

Registration is required — sign up at lexpublib.org/historyconference 🔗

All library locations will be closing at 3 pm today, July 21, due to inclement weather. Stay safe, everyone!

There's one more week of Teacher Time — Come create, craft, and bring your classroom ideas to life during Teacher Time at the Makerspace! 🍎

Sign up for free access to the Eastside Makerspace to make items such as custom posters, signs, buttons, hall passes, and other classroom materials. Plus, you'll get support from our staff. Learn more and register: lexpublib.org/teachertime

Who says Summer at the Library is just for kids? 🌞📚

Adults, it’s your turn! Join us for Book Buzz on July 18 & 19, or check out the Second Annual Cooking Show this Saturday in Farish Theater before browsing the stacks in Central Library for your next summer read.

Visit https://heyor.ca/vhKbJR for a full list of summer events for adults 🔗

Make the library a part of your summer plan! ☀️📚

From books to a packed calendar of free programs and events that spark curiosity, creativity, and community, there’s something for everyone at LPL.

Swipe to see some of our favorite moments so far, and discover a few of this month’s family-friendly events below:

Mr. Science presents: Dino Lab
📍Beaumont Branch | July 14 | 6:00pm

Pikachu Party!
📍All locations | July 15-16 | See calendar for times

After Hours Laser Tag for teens and tweens
📍Northside Branch | July 17 | 6:00pm

Stuffed Animal Birthday Party
📍Beaumont Branch | July 20 | 11:00am

Madcap Puppets presents: Monkey See, Monkey Do!
📍All locations | July 20-23 | See calendar for times

Water Park Play Date
📍Eastside Branch | July 21 | 12:00pm

Summer Movie Matinee: Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
📍Farish Theater | July 22 | 12:00pm

Family Renaissance Faire
📍Tates Creek Branch | July 25 | 3:00pm

Visit lexpublib.org/summer or use the link in our bio to learn more! 🔗

Teacher Time is back at the library! 🍎

This free library program offers educators special hours and staff support to use Makerspace equipment for classroom resources. Teacher Time will be offered at the Marksbury Family Branch Makerspace July 13-17 and at the Eastside Branch Makerspace July 20-24. Registration is open now!

🔗 Sign up at lexpublib.org/teachertime or visit the link in our bio.

Pro tip: You get a new $8 credit every month, so you can keep making things year-round!

Stay cool and check out what free summer events are happening this July at the Lexington Public Library! For a full list of Summer at the Library events, visit lexpublib.org/summer ☀️💜📚

Kentucky Chautauqua's Daniel Boone program, an America 250 event, was funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.