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Sharing book events happening in and around Lexington, Kentucky!
Hala Alyan, award-winning poet, novelist and clinical psychologist, on “The Power of Storytelling in War, Memory & Healing” Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center Transylvania University 300 N Broadway
#Lexington
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Creative Intelligence
Discussions with important thinkers, activists and artists are the highlight of Transylvania's Creative Intelligence series.
https://www.transy.edu/calendar/creative-intelligence#:~:text=March%2024%2C%202026,with%20her%20family
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Tiny Bird Book Club Thursday, March 26 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 185 South Main Street
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, KY 40383 Book: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark Free event. Bring a sip or a snack to share, and we’ll handle the good conversation!
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Tiny Bird Book Club - March 26, 2026
Join Tiny Bird Book Club on March 26 at 6:30 PM as we discuss We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiny-bird-book-club-march-26-2026-tickets-1983712202598?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
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Last Monday Reading Series Monday, March 30 Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and readings begin at 8:00 p.m. Kentucky Native Cafe 417 E Maxwell St Lexington KY 40508 Tom C. Hunley is the author of eight full-length poetry collections, eight chapbooks, and two textbooks.
www.michlers.com/pages/read
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Last Monday Reading Series
Join your host, Ella Corder, in the historic Michler’s greenhouses for a monthly reading series to gather, sip on a Whiskey Sour, and listen to the spoken word. This reading series will begin in Jan...
https://www.michlers.com/pages/read
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Blue Grass True Crime Book Club Bluegrass: A True Story of Murder in Kentucky Wednesday, March 18 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kentucky Room, Central Library 140 East Main St Lexington KY 40507
events.lexpublib.org/event/15741630
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Blue Grass True Crime Book Club
A quarterly book club to discuss Kentucky crime. Event starts at March 18, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15741630
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Bookish Trivia at West Sixth Brewing Thursday, April 2nd, 5:30 501 W Sixth St Suite 100 Lexington KY 40508 Trivia will start at 6pm, hosted by Local Trivia Action, International Book Project will be there at 5:30 with a limited selection of $3-$5 bestsellers to shop.
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Magpie Collective at Doodles After Dark romance-themed book club Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm Reserve by visiting
magpiecollective.org
$25 ticket includes a wrapped romance book of the month (curated by the Traveling Book Woman) and a sweet treat.
www.eventbrite.com/e/doodles-af...
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Book Club: Horse by Geraldine Brooks Tuesday, March 3, 2026 4 p.m. Kenwick Community Center 313 Owsley Ave Lexington KY 40502 Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with delicious snacks and refreshing beverages provided. Come for the discussion, stay for the community!
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Book Club | City of Lexington, Kentucky
Join us for an engaging book club discussion of Horse by Geraldine Brooks, a captivating novel that explores art, history, and the enduring bond between humans and animals.
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/calendar/2026-03-03/book-club
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Tuesday Night Book Club | Historical Fiction The Magpie Collective Tuesday, March 3 7:00 pm The Willow 825 National Avenue Lexington, KY 40502 Tickets are $30 and include a wrapped copy of Magpie Collective's historical fiction book of the month.
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Tuesday Night Book Club @ The Willow (Historical Fiction) | Mar 2026
A Traveling Book Club by Magpie Collective Lexington
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-night-book-club-the-willow-historical-fiction-mar-2026-tickets-1983042133403?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
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Local Author Spotlight Local authors featuring: Wes Blake, Sarah Cress, Jamie D'Amato Richard Scott Morehead, Steven Lyle Penn Saturday, March 7, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Cir Lexington, KY 40503
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Local Author Spotlight Lexington
Joseph-Beth Booksellers has bookstore and restaurant locations in Cincinnati, OH, and Lexington, KY. Whether coming in for storytime, dining at Brontë Bistro, attending an author signing or browsing the new releases, the Joseph-Beth team is happy to help and be part of the community.
https://josephbeth.com/event/2026-03-07/local-author-spotlight-lexington
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David Dominé signing A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City: Murder, Secrets, and Scandal in Old Louisville Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503
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International Book Project Free Book Friday February 27, 2026 9 am to 5 pm 1440 Delaware Ave, Lexington, KY 40505. - Limit 1 box per guest until 4pm. After 4pm, you can take as much as you like!
www.facebook.com/events/16137...
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Free Book Friday
Event in Lexington, KY by International Book Project on Friday, February 27 2026 with 1.2K people interested and 58 people going.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1613778116455059
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Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap Monday, February 16, 2 pm to 6 pm Marksbury Family Branch Library Community Room B 2197 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40504
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Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap
If you love books, this is the event for you! Stop by the Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap and find new books to love.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lexington-book-lovers-book-swap-tickets-1980020270931?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Claire Legrand in conversation with Holly Renee discussing and signing A Rose of Blood and Binding Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:00pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503 This event is book = ticket. Purchase below to attend:
josephbeth.com/event/2026-0...
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Doodles after Dark: Romance Book Club by the Magpie Collective Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. doodles breakfast and lunch 262 North Limestone Lexington, KY 40508
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Doodles After Dark: Romance Book Club | Feb 2026
A Traveling Book Club by Magpie Collective Lexington
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doodles-after-dark-romance-book-club-feb-2026-tickets-1983041471423
about 2 months ago
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Cult Classics Book Club - Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay A book club for the strange and unusual. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm West Sixth Brewing 501 W Sixth St Lexington, KY 40508 A book club for the strange and unusual.
events.lexpublib.org/event/15269844
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Cult Classics Book Club
A book club for the strange and unusual.. Event starts at February 25, 2026 6:00 PM EST
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15269844
about 2 months ago
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Poetry Discussion & Book Signing with upfromsumdirt, discussing and signing his new collection of poems, The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife. Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Coffee Tree Books 159 E Main St Morehead, KY 40351
lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4tpncc5
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Kentucky Native Cafe: Last Monday Reading Series Monday, February 23, 2026 Doors open at 7:30 p.m., readings begin at 8:00 p.m. 417 E Maxwell St Lexington KY 40508 Featuring: --John Lackey, a printmaker and graphic designer, novelist and poet --Denton Loving, author of three poetry collections
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Last Monday Reading Series
Join your host, Ella Corder, in the historic Michler’s greenhouses for a monthly reading series to gather, sip on a Whiskey Sour, and listen to the spoken word. This reading series will begin in Jan...
https://www.michlers.com/pages/read
about 2 months ago
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Fred Minnick discussing and signing Bottom Shelf – How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 4:00pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503
josephbeth.com/event/2026-0...
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Book Talk: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Wednesday, February 25, 2026 5:00pm–6:00pm Jessamine County Public Library Davis Conference Room 600 S Main St Nicholasville, KY 40356 Stop by the desk to register and request your copy of the book. Registration is required.
#NicholasvilleKY
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Book Talk: The Anxious Generation
Join us for a discussion of the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt! We will have 12 copies of the book available at the Customer Service Desk beginning on January 21. Stop by the desk to re...
https://jessamine.librarycalendar.com/event/book-talk-anxious-generation-18336
about 2 months ago
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Galentine's Day Romance Reader Party Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503 Tickets: $30 Brontë Bistro snack & cocktail or mocktail Romance book recommendations Fun activities and prizes
josephbeth.com/event/2026-0...
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Silent Book Club Monday, February 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Cir Lexington, KY 40503 A global community of readers and introverts, SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie.
josephbeth.com/event/2026-0...
about 2 months ago
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Second Saturday at International Book Project featuring Blind Date With a Book! Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 1440 Delaware Ave Lexington, Kentucky 40505 A beautifully wrapped mystery book in the genre of your choice, a packet of tea, bookish stickers, and dried flowers for $10.📖💗
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Second Saturday at International Book Project feat. Blind Date With a Book!
Find tickets & information for Second Saturday at International Book Project feat. Blind Date With a Book!. happening at 1440 Delaware Ave, Lexington, KY, United States, Kentucky 40505, Lexington, KY ...
https://allevents.in/lexington/second-saturday-at-international-book-project-feat-blind-date-with-a-book/200029527502342#google_vignette
about 2 months ago
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Local Author Spotlight Saturday, February 7, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503 Local author spotlight with local authors signing books, featuring: Vincent Cassone David Dark Nancy Jensen Jimmy Proffitt
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Local Author Spotlight - Lexington
Joseph-Beth Booksellers has bookstore and restaurant locations in Cincinnati, OH, and Lexington, KY. Whether coming in for storytime, dining at Brontë Bistro, attending an author signing or browsing the new releases, the Joseph-Beth team is happy to help and be part of the community.
https://josephbeth.com/event/2026-02-07/local-author-spotlight-lexington
2 months ago
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Author Talk and Book Signing Poet and visual artist UpfromSumdirt Sunday, February 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Beaumont Branch Collaborative Learning Space 3080 Fieldstone Way Lexington, KY 40513
#LexingtonKY
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Author Talk and Book Signing
Poet and visual artist UpfromSumdirt shares from his new collection, The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife, a lyrical exploration of Black being, myth, and meaning. . Event starts at February 22, 2026 3:0...
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15659371
2 months ago
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Check Meowt Book Club: Cake Off at the Cat Cafe Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lexington Humane Society Habicattery Room 1600 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40504 Love cats and books? Us too! Register at:
events.lexpublib.org/event/15260971
#LexingtonKY
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Check Meowt Book Club
Love cats and books? Us too! Meet up with us at the Lexington Humane Society's Main Adoption Center Habicattery Room to discuss this month's cat themed book while surrounded by adoptable cats.. Event ...
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15260971
2 months ago
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Wild Woman Book Swap 📚🍷✨ Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 5500 Troy Pike Versailles, KY 40383 Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be roses and prix fixe menus. Let’s celebrate something you actually love: books.
#VersaillesKY
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Wild Woman Book Swap 📚🍷✨ | wildsidewinery
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be roses and prix fixe menus. Let’s celebrate something you actually love: books.
https://www.wildsidewinery.com/event-details/wild-woman-book-swap
2 months ago
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Hooked on Books: Books Adapted to Movies Saturday, February 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room 3080 Fieldstone Way Lexington KY 40513 Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.
#LexingtonKY
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Hooked on Books
Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.. Event starts at February 21, 2026 3:00 PM EST
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/14980337
2 months ago
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In Conversation with Frank X. Walker - Affrilachian poet, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate Thursday, February 12 5:00pm - 6:30pm Marksbury Family Branch - Community Room (A & B) 2197 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40504
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In Conversation with Frank X. Walker
In conversation with Frank X. Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian literary movement and former Kentucky Poet Laureate. . Event starts at February 12, 2026 5:00 PM EST
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15602994
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35th Anniversary Reading of the Affrilachian Poets, followed by book signing Including founding members Nikky Finney, Frank X Walker and Crystal Wilkinson Friday, February 20, 6 p.m. Carrick Theater Transylvania University 300 N Broadway Lexington KY 40508
www.facebook.com/events/15424...
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35th Anniversary Reading of the Affrilachian Poets
Event in Lexington, KY by Transylvania University on Friday, February 20 2026 with 147 people interested.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1542410563661388/
2 months ago
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🌿 Wild Woman Book Club - February 💘 Feb 10, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wildside Winery 5500 Troy Pike Versailles, KY 40383 February's read is The Nurse's Secret: A Thrilling Historical Novel of the Dark Side of Gilded Age New York City
www.wildsidewinery.com/wildside-eve...
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Documentary: The Librarians (not rated) Sunday, February 08 2:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Farish Theater 140 East Main St Lexington KY 40507 Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities.
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Indie Lens Pop-Up Season 2025-26
Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities.. Event starts at February 8, 2026 2:00 PM EST
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15053329
2 months ago
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Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap Monday, February 16, 2 pm to 6 pm Marksbury Family Branch Library Community Room B 2197 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40504
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Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap
If you love books, this is the event for you! Stop by the Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap and find new books to love.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lexington-book-lovers-book-swap-tickets-1980020270931?aff=oddtdtcreator
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This event has been canceled due to the weather forecast this weekend.
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A conversation with Frank X. Walker, author of Load in Nine Times, & Amy Taylor, author of Embattled Freedom, moderated by Professor George C. Wright. Monday, February 9, 3:30 - 4:30 John Jacob Niles Gallery University of Kentucky 160 Patterson Dr, Lexington, KY 40506
gaines.uky.edu/news/convers...
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Galentine's Boozy Book Fair at Wildside Winery 💕📚 Saturday Feb 7, 12 - 7 pm Sunday, Feb 8, 12 - 5 pm Wildside Winery 5500 Troy Pike Versailles, KY 40383 A cozy two-day pop-up experience featuring A Likely Story Bookstore as our exclusive book vendor.
www.wildsidewinery.com/event-detail...
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💕📚 Galentine’s Boozy Book Fair at Wildside Winery | wildsidewinery
Gather your favorite gals and celebrate friendship, stories, and great wine at our Galentine’s Boozy Book Fair, a cozy two-day pop-up experience featuring A Likely Story Bookstore as our exclusive boo...
https://www.wildsidewinery.com/event-details/galentines-boozy-book-fair-at-wildside-winery-2026-02-07-12-00
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Isla Jewell in conversation with Gwenda Bond discussing and signing Books & Bewitchment Friday, February 6, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503 This event is book = ticket. Purchase the book below to attend.
josephbeth.com/event/2026-0...
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Temple Grandin Talk and Book Signing Saturday, January 31 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY 40504
fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/templ...
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Temple Grandin in Lexington, KY
Don’t miss the chance to hear Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one...
https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/temple-grandin-lexington-ky
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Books, Bling & Brews Wednesday, January 21 6:30 to 9 pm Fabled Brew Works 331 Kenton Lands Road Suite 300 Erlanger, KY 41018 Join Wanderlust Book Bazaar for book bedazzling at Fabled Brew Works! Select a book, add some bling, sip a drink, and enjoy a cozy, creative evening with fellow book lovers
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Books, Bling, & Brews: Book Bedazzling with Wanderlust at Fabled Brew Works
Join Wanderlust Book Bazaar for book bedazzling at Fabled Brew Works!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-bling-brews-book-bedazzling-with-wanderlust-at-fabled-brew-works-tickets-1979060227415?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
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Last Monday Reading Series at Kentucky Native Cafe John Lackey and Tom C. Hunley Monday, January 26 Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and readings begin at 8:00 p.m. 417 E Maxwell St Lexington, KY 40508
www.michlers.com/pages/read
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Last Monday Reading Series
Join your host, Ella Corder, in the historic Michler’s greenhouses for a monthly reading series to gather, sip on a Whiskey Sour, and listen to the spoken word. This reading series will begin in Jan...
https://www.michlers.com/pages/read
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I'll be doing a driving tour of the South for Books & Bewitchment this February, and I would love to hear your recommendations of things to do along the route! On 2/8, I wanted to hit Dollywood, but I see that it's closed then. Is there anything else worth doing in the area? TIA for any cool ideas!
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Testament: A Rural Anthology Discussion Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:30 PM Coffee Tree Books 159 E Main St, Morehead, KY 40351 This event is free and open to the public.
lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9a72ef9
3 months ago
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Mystery Book Group: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm Paul Sawyier Public Library Community Room 319 Wapping St. Frankfort, KY 40601
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Mystery Book Group
Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.The Mystery Book Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Join us...
https://www.pspl.org/event/mystery-book-group-28604
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Grown Up Book Fair at Burl Brew Saturday, January 31 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 371 Thompson Rd Lexington KY 40508 The Grown Up Book Fair with Friends Book Cellar is back at Burl Brew on Saturday, January 31st! Browse through the large selection of books, cds, & more.
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Speculative Fiction Book Club Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm Paul Sawyier Public Library Sower Board Room 319 Wapping St. Frankfort, KY 40601 Join us for a meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss Kindred by Octavia Butler.
www.pspl.org/event/specul...
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Hooked on Books This month's genre: Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga! Saturday, January 24: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Beaumont Branch - Small Meeting Room 3080 Fieldstone Way Lexington KY 40513 Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read.
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Kentucky Book Group: The Evolution of the Gospelettes by Tammy Oberhausen Thursday, January 15, 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Paul Sawyier Public Library Sower Board Room 319 Wapping St. Frankfort, KY 40601
www.pspl.org/event/kentuc...
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EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Wednesday, January 21: 9:30am - 10:30am Tates Creek Branch - Small Meeting Room 3628 Walden Drive Lexington, KY 40517
events.lexpublib.org/event/15401161
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EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB
Join us to discuss a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.....
https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15401161
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The Librarians Introduction by New York Times Best-selling Author Silas House & Ashley Sipple-McGraw, Eastside Branch Manager, Lexington Public Library January 22, 7:15 p.m. Kentucky Theater 214 East Main Lexington KY 40507
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Book Club at Kenwick Community Center Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 4:00pm 313 Owsley Ave Lexington, KY 40502 Join our welcoming book club, where a dedicated and diverse group of readers comes together to celebrate the joy of storytelling.
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Book Club at Kenwick | City of Lexington, Kentucky
Join our welcoming book club, where a dedicated and diverse group of readers comes together to celebrate the joy of storytelling.
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/calendar/2026-01-13/book-club-kenwick
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International Book Project 1440 Delaware Ave Lexington KY 40505 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Browse hundreds of gently used books at unbeatable prices. All of our books are $5 or less and every purchase directly supports our mission to promote literacy worldwide.
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