Lexington Public Library

New to Lexington or looking to pivot or take the next step in your career? Connect with potential employers in the healthcare sector at our summer job fair, co-sponsored by Kentucky Refugee Ministries Lexington, on July 29 at Marksbury Family Branch from 1:30 – 4:30 pm. ¿Recién llegaste a Lexington o está buscando un cambio o en tomar su próximo paso en su carrera? Conectate con empleados del sector médico en nuestra feria de trabajo de verano, co-patrocinado por Kentucky Refugee Ministries Lexington, el lunes 29 de julio en la sucursal de Marksbury Family de 1:30 – 4:30 pm. https://bit.ly/3LL9iNT

Curious about making a career change? Join us this coming Monday, July 1 for the UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session! This competitive, 16-week program offers hands-on and instructor-guided instruction to prepare applicants for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification exam. Selected participants will learn while getting paid as an employee of UK Healthcare. Learn more about the program and register today: https://bit.ly/3KDvMzx

Add these librarian-recommended books to your to-read list to celebrate Pride Month! What else is on your list?

Thinking about making a career change? Join us on Monday, July 1 for the UK Pharmacy Technician Academy Information Session! Learn more about the program and register today: https://bit.ly/3KDvMzx

Come work with me! We're growing the marketing team at Lexington Public Library. Application window closes on June 20. Check it out:

This AAPI Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a panel discussion exploring the "model minority" stereotypes affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in America. Panelists include Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu, State Representative Nima Kulkarni, UK professor Dr. Akiko Takenaka, and UK history student Grace Yi, with moderator Erica Bivens, former local news anchor. The panel discussion will take place at 2pm on Saturday, May 4, in the Large Meeting Room at Eastside Branch (3000 Blake James Drive). More details: https://bit.ly/3UeI9qp

April is National Volunteer Month! We are so thankful for the time and commitment our volunteers put into their library and community, whether they're assisting LPL After School participants with homework, transcribing archival collections, organizing library materials, or helping with another program or service happening here at LPL. Interested in volunteering with Lexington Public Library? Visit lexpublib.org/volunteer to learn more.

Join us for a conversation with award-winning author and KY Poet Laureate, Crystal Wilkinson, at 2pm on Saturday, April 27 at Central Library! The first 25 attendees will receive a free copy of her newest work, "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks," courtesy of our partners Lexington Public Library Foundation and Blue Grass Community Foundation. Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event through Joseph-Beth Booksellers. See you there! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JkMpPM

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with a visit to our new Marksbury Family Branch! At an expansive 30,000 square feet, the Marksbury Family Branch is triple the size of the beloved former Village Branch, allowing us to offer the community an abundance of resources — from expanded storytimes to quiet study corners and community rooms, more space means more possibilities.

AI curious? Join us over the coming month for a series of programs exploring the world of AI and learn how to apply it in your job search, creative work, and more. AI and You: Navigating the AI Revolution Panel Discussion: Saturday, April 13, 10 – 12:30 at Northside Applicants & AI: Resume Building: Monday, April 15, 11 – 12 pm at Marksbury Family Branch AI for Creatives: Saturday, April 20, 10 – 12 at Northside Explore AI: AI for Teens & Tweens: Wednesday, April 24, 4 – 5:30 at Eastside Hour of Code: AI Dance Party: Saturday, May 11, 2 – 3 pm at the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab at Central Library Full details: https://bit.ly/3xlzoCZ