Lexington Public Library

Check your voter registration, learn about the issues, and get your plan together for how you will vote! Government impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives, including education, health, public safety, transportation, and more. LPL is committed to supporting democracy by providing nonpartisan voting information through online resources, programs, and community partnerships, whether you choose to cast an early ballot or go to the polls on Election Day. Deadline to register is October 7th. See this and other important dates at https://lnkd.in/e3nyesfX

As Adult Education and Family Literacy Week comes to a close, we are excited to highlight the achievements of one of our adult learners, Esmeralda Deya Martin. Esmeralda attended LPL's citizenship classes at the Marksbury Family Branch and the Northside Branch and successfully passed the citizenship exam on her first attempt! Esmeralda mentioned that LPL’s classes were vital to her success. She appreciated that the classes were in person and found the instructor, Andy, very supportive of everyone's learning. Due to her strong English skills, she was able to help others understand difficult material. Even after passing the exam, Esmeralda continues to return and help in class.   When asked how being a U.S. citizen would impact her family, Esmeralda said the most significant impact has been to “have the protection and rights of this country, full of opportunities, not only for me but especially for my daughters and their future.”    In Mexico, Esmeralda taught middle school for over a decade. Since being sworn in as a U.S. citizen, she has been able to return to the profession. She now works as a paraeducator and substitute teacher.     Esmeralda is excited to exercise her right to vote and to continue learning about the mix of cultures here.   We offer citizenship classes and review sessions in partnership with Kentucky Refugee Ministries every Monday at the Marksbury Family Branch and Wednesday at the Northside Branch. Additionally, we provide online citizenship exam test prep through EBSCOLearning. #AEFLWeek

In 1987, while we were breaking ground on the Central Library and getting our first computer catalog, the American Library Association was launching the first-ever Library Card Sign-up Month campaign. It began in response to then-Secretary of Education William Bennett's call to action, "Let's have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it." ALA, in partnership with the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, received an $85,000 grant from Reader's Digest to launch a national campaign. The campaign's first theme was "The Best Gift You'll Ever Give Your Child... A Library Card." Thanks to the grant, Library Card Sign-up Month was promoted on over 500 TV and radio stations and 200 magazines. Today, libraries across the county participate in and celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month. Explore our Digital Archives by visiting https://lnkd.in/eTtJSX23. Don't have a card? Apply now! https://heyor.ca/32uuvX For more information on Library Card Sign-up Month, read the ALA Archives post here: https://heyor.ca/L1lyfb

We're excited to share that the Marksbury Family Branch has been selected to be featured in American Libraries' 2024 Library Design Showcase! 💙 💜 🖤 ❤️ This year's selections show how libraries are evolving from just places to hold books and materials to true third spaces. From the bright natural light to the colorful walls of the Makerspace and study rooms to the outdoor amphitheater seating, the space serves the diverse Lexington community, providing a place for people to meet, learn, and create. Read the full article! 🔗 https://heyor.ca/51vDD6

This back-to-school season, we hosted a quarterly professional development day for the English language learning volunteers and staff! We heard from speakers from BCTC, KSU, and LPL who shared their ESOL teaching strategies and best practices for helping learners move toward an intermediate level. Thanks to all the speakers: Yahia Morse from BCTC, Ollie Rashid from KSU, and Raúl Garces from our Marksbury Family Branch! LPL hosts weekly ESOL classes guided by a moderator. Everyone is welcome — ANY native language, ANY English level. View this month's offerings: https://heyor.ca/1d3xSS

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: