MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Join us for a special reading leading up to our Books in Progress Conference. APRIL 14 from 6:00–7:30 PM at Wise Bird Cider in the Distillery District. Join us!

Join our team! Now hiring a Development Associate. Apply today: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/about-us/jobs/

Today is the first day to enter the summer tutoring lottery. More information at the link: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/tutoring/

TONIGHT! Monday, March 30 at 7:00 PM, The Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the The Kentucky Theatre. Free and open to the public. See you there!

Learn what went on behind the scenes of writing a popular series for kids in an interview with Marcia Thornton Jones on Eastern Standard. https://ow.ly/8S8h50YznpY

Don't forget! Monday, March 30 at 7:00 PM, The Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Kentucky Theatre. Free and open to the public. See you there!

Congratulations to friend of the Carnegie, Shauna Morgan, whose book "Ground Provisions" was Shortlisted for the 2026 BOCAs prize for Caribbean Literature.

We are closed today for the safety of our patrons and employees.

Poet Kevin Nance uses writing prompts regularly because they “can take you places that you never could have gone any other way.” Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at https://jesspublib.org/prompt-to-page-with-kevin-nance/. A partnership with the Jessamine County Public Library.

Don't miss Burn the Mic with Kevin Nance NEXT THURSDAY, March 19 at 6:00 PM. See you there!

Congratulations to Silas House who won the Southern Book Prize for Nonfiction for his book "All These Ghosts."

We’ve got some exciting news here at the Carnegie Center. The new KBWC Associate is the fabulous Eugenia Johnson-Smith! Eugenia was one of the KBWC’s first members and since our start has been among our most active.

Bird. A poem from 2026 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate Tony Robinson.

Congratulations to friends of the Carnegie Carrie Green and Marianne Worthington for winning the Inaugural Kentucky Foundation for Women Writers Prize!

Calling all creatives! Now taking applications for instructors at Camp Carnegie! Learn more at the link: https://ow.ly/Ga3w50YmHSo

Congratulations! "There’s Nothing Left For You Here" by friend of the Carnegie Center Allegra Solomon has been announced as a finalist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection Award!

Did you know that over 26 classes are happening this spring? Don’t miss the full line-up – head on over to the catalog to explore all of your options! https://ow.ly/LveH50YmGsS

Visit France from the comfort of your home with these two online classes. Register today for French 1 and French 2! https://carnegiecenterlex.org/classes?_sft_class-type=world-languages

Planning a wedding or an event? Come tour the Carnegie Center this Thursday!

A poem from Poetry Gauntlet graduate Wayne Willis.

Tonight! 6:00 PM. See you there!

Last chance! Spanish for Kids! Only a $5 registration fee! February 19 - March 12. Meets Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Register online: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/class/spanish-for-kids/

Poet Shauna M. Morgan understands that feeling “weighed down by all of those things happening around us” can make writing even more challenging. On episode 53 of the Prompt to Page podcast, Shauna shares what she calls the “weight prompt.” Link in bio!

We are so excited to be featured in the Kentucky Monthly Literary Issue. You'll find information about all of the inductees into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame within the pages.

Write Your Rural Story: A Memoir Workshop with Georgia Green Stamper is a 2-day, in-person workshop (consecutive Saturdays) in late March at The Berry Center Farm & Forest Institute. Register today!

Flashback to Artbeat with the Lexington Public Library. Our Youth Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Brandon, shared an instrument petting zoo with a wide range of children at the Marksbury branch of the Lexington Public Library.

A poem from one of our Poetry Gauntlet graduates, Ondine Quinn.

Stay nice and warm inside while taking an online class! Revision: Beyond the First Draft starts tomorrow. Register online: https://carnegiecenterlex.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FPr00000Ab51NMAR

Use your hours to empower at the Carnegie Center! Visit our website or the link in bio to learn more. https://carnegiecenterlex.org/tutoring/

Join the Bluegrass Writers Coalition for their 2026 Conference of Writers featuring Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell. https://bluegrasswriterscoalition.com/conference/

The Carnegie Center is closed today.

The Carnegie Center is excited to announce the 2026 Inductees into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame. Read about the teachers, historians, and poets among them in this article from the Lexington Herald Leader. https://bit.ly/26KWHOF

While novelist Mary Anna Evans believes that studying writing is "very valuable," she also advises writers "to go out and live your life." Listen to episode 52 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at https://jesspublib.org/prompt-to-page-with-mary-anna-evans/!!

TONIGHT: Join us for our Family Fun & Learning Night MLK Jr. Celebration on January 20, 6:00 PM for an evening of fun activities, giveaways, storytime, and a free dinner. Sponsored by PNC Bank.

TOMORROW NIGHT: Join us for our Family Fun & Learning Night MLK Jr. Celebration on January 20, 6:00 PM for an evening of fun activities, giveaways, storytime, and a free dinner. Sponsored by PNC Bank.

TONIGHT: Join us for the most welcoming open mic in Lexington! It all starts at 6:00 PM.

TONIGHT: from 5-7:00 PM. Don't miss this chance to connect with members of your community and create a vision for the new year!

THIS THURSDAY: Join us for the most welcoming open mic in Lexington! It all starts at 6:00 PM.

Don't miss this last session of Mindfully Crafted! Create a Vision Board Collage for the new year on January 14th from 5-7:00 PM.

Join us for our Family Fun & Learning Night MLK Jr. Celebration on January 20, 6:00 PM for an evening of fun activities, giveaways, storytime, and a free dinner. Sponsored by PNC Bank.

Carnegie Center Director Jennifer Mattox highlights three things you won't want to miss this January: Leatha Kendrick's writing retreat, the Martin Luther King Family Fun & Learning Night, and Burn the Mic. Learn all about those events and more at our website!

On March 21st, join us for our Gallery Hop exhibit - Larkspur Press: The Power of Print in Kentucky. Judy Gaines Young Award winner Leatha Kendrick will be conducting a reading with audience Q&A afterward from 6:30-7:00 PM.

What an incredible night! The Kentucky literary community came out in droves to support the 2025 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Inductees. Here are a few sneak peeks at photos from the evening. Did you miss the event? On Thursday, we will have a copy on Youtube for you to watch at your convenience.

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Next Great Writer. Do you write prose? Or poetry? This is your time to shine! Follow the link to learn more about contest details! carnegiecenterlex.or...