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Come join us for a retrospective celebration of 75 years of preserving and giving access to our community and state history!
The Kentucky Room first began at the public library in April, 1949, with the creation of the rare books vault, and opened to the public that August. Since that time, the "Kentuckiana collection" has expanded to over 17,000 items, including books, local music, old newspapers, and local objects and records. Staff have created a local history index for researchers, a digital archive, history podcast, and downloadable walking tours for public use, and have helped researchers locally and worldwide, with tens of thousands of questions. The collection has some items that are hundreds of years old, and many of the items were generously donated by the community. Local school groups and international researchers use the Kentucky Room to connect and learn about their roots.
Come join us for a retrospective celebration of 75 years of preserving and giving access to our community and state history!
AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer at the Library | Local History | Genealogy & Family History | Exhibits & Displays |
TAGS: | Kentucky Legends |
| Mon, Dec 23 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 24 | Closed |
| (Christmas Eve) | |
| Wed, Dec 25 | Closed |
| (Christmas Day) | |
| Thu, Dec 26 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 27 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 28 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 29 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
