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5 Compelling Reads for Book Club Discussions
I remember being in school as a kid and wondering why we were only taught about historical Black figures during February. I then remember being confused because we only talked about well-known names like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
Dress Up for Spirit Week
We’re hosting our third annual Spirit Week in celebration of National Library Week (April 19–25). This year, social media sensation Mychal Threets has been named Honorary Chair, and the theme is “Find Your Joy.”
Discover a New Language at the Library
We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language free to all library cardholders. Whether you’re looking to help your child practice a foreign language, prepare for an upcoming trip or simply eager to learn something new, Transparent Language has you covered.
Preserving the Past: Library History
We’re celebrating Library Lovers’ Month with the launch of the new Local History Digital Collections website.
Unlock Your Potential
I remember being in school as a kid and wondering why we were only taught about historical Black figures during February. I then remember being confused because we only talked about well-known names like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
Hoopla Service Ending
After careful evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue Hoopla after September 30, 2025.
Color Your World
As the days grow longer and the sun brightens our world, summer offers the perfect background for a colorful, fun trip — through books and exciting programs at your local Lexington County Public Library (LCPL). This year, our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, is more than just a way to keep kids busy. It’s a free opportunity to dive into stories, inspire imagination and explore new ideas for all ages.
Hello, New App
We’re excited to introduce the new Lexington County Library app, designed to make using your library easier and more convenient than ever. With faster searching and a cleaner layout, it’s simpler to find what you want and spend more time enjoying it.
Why Adults are Reading YA
Adults are reading Young Adult (YA) literature. Yeah, adult adults — grown people with jobs, who pay their own bills, chat about interest rates on mortgages, or maybe even have young adult children themselves. Not only are they reading it, they also make up most of YA literature’s readership.
Community Conversations
Do you remember Show & Tell days from elementary school? I remember going home from school the night before, looking around my room, and thinking about what I could take that would seem super cool.
Community Conversations
Over the last year, we launched many new services in an effort to continue to reach patrons. Ask a Librarian online chat, virtual programming, personalized reading recommendations and self-checkout are just a few of the new services available.
Bestsellers & Backyard Fun
It’s that time of year. Dive into Summer Reading with virtual and in-person events planned for the whole family.
Your Library On-the-Go
Take the library with you anywhere using our new app, MyLIBRO. The MyLIBRO app puts your online library account just a tap away. You can:
The State Newspaper’s Free With Your Library Card
Read today’s headlines from The State — FREE using your library card. You can view and read a digital image of today’s newspaper from anywhere. Search for past news articles back to 1987 and browse web articles that were published on the newspaper’s website.
Fall Into Winter Reading
The days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer — but reading always brightens up our day — so we’re challenging you to Fall Into Winter Reading. We realize you’re busy, so we made it simple.
Kindness Project
We invite you to join in spreading kindness throughout the month of November. The library offers a series of activities encouraging local residents to be kind to others, be kind to ourselves, be kind to animals and be kind to the earth.
It’s NaNoWriMo Time
Fall is finally here. That means football, pumpkin spice, temperatures below 90 degrees and — for the month of November — NaNoWriMo. NaNoWri—WHAT? National Novel Writing
Curbside Pickup at Your Library
As part of our phased reopening, Lexington County Public Library is excited to announce contactless curbside pickup for requested items. At this time, each branch
I Need a Library Card
I’m stuck at home (with the kids) and I just found out about all the great ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and magazines available at the
Food for Fines
Lexington County Public Library will waive late fees for overdue materials that are returned during our second annual Food for Fines to be held November
