Friends of the Lexington Public Library

Socially distant ways to support your library:
• Become a Friends Member
• Shop our online storefront on Amazon
• Call us for curbside pick-up of books

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We have 3 words for you: 50. Cent. Books.

Shop our selection of bargain books in-person. Call 859-231-5505 to make your appointment. Don't forget: Book Cellar proceeds go to support the Lexington Public Library every day.

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Both our physical and online stores feature works by great KY historians like Thomas D. Clark. What's better than supporting your local library while learning about local history?

Shop these titles and thousands of others right from your home: https://t.co/kzTf2iXMgw

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What's your favorite thing about the Friends Book Cellar?

We are offering limited, in-person shopping hours by appointment Mon - Sat from 10am - 2pm. Browse our collection of gently used books AND support your local library. Reserve your spot by calling 859-231-55005.

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We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with a collage contest! Entries are $5 and include a collage making kit. The winner will receive a gift card & free Friend's membership. Sign up now through the end of the month and wake up your creative side 🎨🖌️

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Our Grab Bags are more fun than a pig in a poke, but don't take our word for it. Our long time volunteer & member, Bill, thinks you'll love a $5 Grab Bag. Order yours by calling [phone] on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri between 10am - 1pm.

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Starting 3/1 we are extending our Grab Bag promotion to include 5 hardbacks for $5! Grab Bags available in either Novel or Mystery genres. Call [phone] on Mon, Tues, Thurs, or Fri from 10a-1p to order your Grab Bag for curbside pick-up. #sharethelex #Reading

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Don't miss out on our best paperback promotion this year!

$5 Grab Bags are still available. Choose between 10 small or 8 oversized paperbacks from either Mystery or Novels.

Available by curbside pick up only. Call 859-231-5505 on Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri from 10a - 1p.
#Reading

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Our store might be temporarily closed for the safety of our guests, but you can still shop our wonderful collection of books, DVDs, and more via our Amazon storefront: https://t.co/kzTf2iGboY.
Every purchase supports the Friends and the Lexington Public Library.

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Dan is living the book lover's dream in the midst of this fabulous collection of donated books from @heraldleader! Thank you to @lbblackford and @pbaniak for coordinating this huge donation. We'll be adding this collection to our online storefront soon!

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That goes for us, too! Thanks to our friends who were patient today.

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Book Cellar Volunteer Geneva makes sure the shelves are always stocked with your favorite books! Did you know you can shop in-person by appointment at the Book Cellar now? 🛍

Visit https://t.co/r9O2Vt7CVH to learn how to book your appointment and refresh your #tbr

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Did you know you can support your local library while shopping online? Just set The Friends of the Lexington Public Library as your Amazon Smile nonprofit and a % of your purchase is donated to the Friends.

Learn how to set up Smile here ➡️ https://t.co/UEM5lhUCx6

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We will be hosting our first ever virtual Annual Meeting on September 16th at 6 PM. Join us for a special presentation from Heather Dieffenbach, Executive Director of the Lexington Public Library, on library operations during COVID-19.

RSVP here: https://t.co/KZNl6cz0Bt

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We are working hard to keep alive the spirit of the Friends alive as we cope with the extended shutdown. You can help by making a special donation. If everyone donated just $10, it would cover our operating expenses for 3 months.

https://t.co/bwX36QIjZf

#sharethelex

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@lexpublib is now accepting returns of items!

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The Friends Book Cellar store and online sales will remain closed for the foreseeable future as well. You can still support the Lexington Public Library by becoming a Friend of the Library at our website: https://t.co/bwX36QIjZf.

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After reviewing the current recommendations, the Friends has decided to postpone the Spring Book Sale for the foreseeable future. We hope that we will be able to announce rescheduled dates for the book sale over the summer.

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Don't know your senators' names? You can find them here: https://t.co/CCss0Za86J

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PLEASE CALL - KY Senators put forth a budget with ZERO funding for state libraries. This will hurt libraries across the state and may result in several closures. Call 1-800-372-7181 and ask to leave a message for your senators. It takes only a few minutes. Script in next tweet!

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Here's a potential script: State aid to libraries has been eliminated from the budget. If state aid is not restored, a number of library districts will close, other will have to drastically cut their services, resources and hours. Please restore state aid to the budget.