May 11 Board Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation has been amended to allow Board of Trustees meetings to be conducted via live audio or video teleconference. The May 11, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting will be conducted via WebEx, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Login information below. Meeting Information Meeting link: https://meetingsamer6.webex.com/meetingsamer6/j.php?MTID=m756836a32cf1fa95348c5eef3491cc55 Meeting number: 629 113 229 Password: b2DPqDJMd78 (22377356 from phones and … Continue reading
New: Genealogy Podcast
As a unique means of historical preservation, our Genealogy Department has created a library podcast. Hosted by Caleb Farley, the podcast highlights library resources, local history, and more. Click the link to listen to Episode 1. https://lcplky.org/lcpl-genealogy-podcast/
April 30 Pandemic Update
COVID 19 Update: Library administration is working on a re-opening plan that meets the requirements set forth by state government. Libraries across Kentucky are currently waiting clarification from the Governor’s Office and the Labor Cabinet. The LCPL will remain closed to the public in May until a date of re-opening is approved by the Governor’s office. We will announce an … Continue reading
April 13 Pandemic Update
In response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Lawrence County Public Library will remain closed throughout April 2020. Library administration will continue to monitor the situation and may adjust this schedule at a later date. Please do not return library materials until we re-open. There will be no charges for overdue materials. Holds will remain on the shelf until we … Continue reading
April 13 Board Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation has been amended to allow Board of Trustees meetings to be conducted via live audio or video teleconference. The April 13, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting will be conducted via WebEx, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Login information below. Meeting Link: https://meetingsamer6.webex.com/meetingsamer6/j.php?MTID=m47f3bcc6b99f347c10818a848cd7f27c Meeting Number: 298 223 470 Meeting Password: SJpbqJP6Z82 More ways to join Join by … Continue reading
March 30 Pandemic Closure Update
In response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Lawrence County Public Library will remain closed with the current school district closure. Plans are to re-open to the public Monday, April 20, 2020. Library administration will continue to monitor the situation and may adjust this schedule at a later date. Please do not return library materials until we re-open. There will … Continue reading
Pandemic Closure
In response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Lawrence County Public Library will remain closed with the current school district closure. Plans are to re-open to the public Monday, April 6, 2020. Library administration will continue to monitor the situation and may adjust this schedule at a later date. Please do not return library materials until we re-open. There will … Continue reading
Closed Monday March 16, 2020
In response to the growing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Lawrence County Public Library will close Monday, March 16, 2020. A Special Called Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at noon, Monday, March 16, 2020 to address pandemic procedures. The library will be open to the public only during the meeting time. The open time will be for meeting attendance … Continue reading
State Aid
February 10, 2020 The House of Representatives has passed a budget that entirely eliminates state aid to public libraries in Kentucky. This would do serious harm to many public libraries across the Commonwealth, potentially closing some. Click the document link to review how the LCPL utilizes state aid. LCPL State Aid Lexington Herald-Leader Article
New Building Entrance
As of March 2, 2020: Please use the middle entrance of the building*. The old entrance is no longer accessible. We are still under construction inside and out. Please excuse our mess as we renovate. (*Upon completion of the renovation there will be two mirrored entrances on each side of the building.)
