Monday, March 13: Walking through 1920s Lexington
As part of the One Book One Lexington program, Bettie Kerr, Director of the Division of Historic Preservation, will lead a walking tour through downtown Lexington, emphasizing the architecture of the 1920s. Meet on the first floor of the Central Library. All Ages.
Central Libary - noon
Tuesday, March 28: Fads of the Roaring Twenties: Mah Jong Anyone?
Flappers, Prohibition and the Charleston weren't the only fads sweeping the nation during the Roaring Twenties. Mah Jong was all the rage! Join us and learn how to play. Ages 12-up; reservations required.
Tates Creek - 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 01: Charleston Lessons
Beaumont - 10 AM, Tates Creek - 1 PM, and Eagle Creek - 3 PM
Tuesday, April 04: Tea on the Terrace with Kit
Bring any doll and join us for tea with our American Girl friends. Ages 5-up.
Tates Creek - 2 PM
Thursday, April 06: Lexington Legends Opening Night
One Book One Lexington will be featured at the Lexington Legends opening day. Register for two free tickets to be given away at each library location. Winners will be contacted by April 1.
Game - 7:05 PM
Thursday, April 06: Speak-easy: Poetry Night
Learn about poetry, hear some famous poems and practice writing your own. Share your original work in our swingin’ poetry slam. Refreshments served. Ages 8-up; reservations required.
Tates Creek - 7 PM
Friday, April 07: Who’s on the Radio?
Listen to actual radio shows from the past, then turn a book into a radio show, complete with sound effects. Ages 8-up; reservations required.
Tates Creek - 3 PM
Monday, April 10: The Great Gatsby
The 1974 film, starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. For teens and adults.
Eagle Creek - 7 PM
Tuesday, April 11: The Great Gatsby discussion
Young Smith, an English professor at EKU and a Fitzgerald scholar, will be discussing The Great Gatsby. Question-and-answer period to follow.
Central Library Theater - 7 PM
Thursday, April 13: The Great Gatsby book discussion
For teens and adults; reservations required.
Eagle Creek -7 PM
Thursday, April 13: Gatsby on Stage
Local actors will perform a scene from our 2006 One Book One Lexington book selection. Question-and-answer session to follow.
Central Library Theater - 7 PM
Monday, April 17: The Great Gatsby book discussion
For Adults.
Beaumont - 7 PM
Tuesday, April 18: The Great Gatsby book discussion
Northside -7 PM
Thursday, April 20: The Great Gatsby bilingual book discussion
Spanish or English. For adults; reservations required.
Village - 6:30 PM
Friday, April 21: The finale
An adult Speak-easy Night at the Central Library—following the Gallery Hop. Music, food, drinks and dancing. Entertainment will be provided by Louisville's Juggernaut Jug Band. Adults only please.
Central Library - 8 PM
Wednesday, April 26: The Great Gasby
Watch and discuss an edited version of the film, The Great Gatsby. For teens and adults.
Central Library Theater - 7-9 PM
1920s displays will be at all library locations during April.
The Great Gatsby
