2026 Lexington Book Festival – November 7th
Calling All Bookworms! 📚✨
Get ready for an action-packed day at the Lexington Book Festival! Joined by local authors, publishers, and supporters like the Friends of Kentucky Libraries, this all-day literary celebration has something for every reader.
Readers of all ages! Grab the family—and a very sturdy tote bag.
Fair Warning: You may intend to buy one book but end up leaving with a whole stack!
Come celebrate Kentucky’s vibrant literary community and find your next favorite read. See you there!
Every quarter, Friends of Kentucky are posting EveryLibrary Institute Friends of the Library Training Slides and/or Videos. The EveryLibrary Institute has provided KDLA with several recorded trainings for Friends of the Library groups.
To view past slides, go to Resources and click on Webinars.
EveryLibrary Institute presentation on Volunteer to Leadership for Friends Groups by John Chrastka.
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