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The portrait of Gov. Martha Layne Collins was draped by our staff this morning to honor her passing over the weekend at the age of 88. She served as the first and only woman Governor of Kentucky (1983-1987).

TLC Library Veterans Day Choice Board TLC Library Veterans Day Bet You Didn’t Know: Veterans Day Facts History Ch. D-Day Veterans Return to Normandy 70 years later Honoring our Veterans Diverse Community of Veterans Beattyville Veterans H...

Let's celebrate Veterans Day by using resources from KET that honor America’s veterans and their families. TLC Veterans Day Choiceboard: go.fcps.net/TLCVeteransDay

Mr. Devine Carama shared some powerful words of wisdom with our TLC Seniors this morning. Always a great way to start the day! "It's your book---you write your chapters." 📚

The best summer books of 2025, according to St Louis librarians Add these suggestions to your summer reading list.

Dive into a good beach read with fiction, nonfiction, and locally-focused book recommendations from #STL librarians. #books #newbooks #summerreads @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social @stlcountylibrary.bsky.social www.stlpr.org/show/st-loui...

DIY "pop socket" and button making with the Lexington Public Library. Thank you, LPL!

Agatha Christie poses at home on December 1956 in Wallingford, United Kingdom. Photo by Hubert de Segonzac/Paris Match via Getty Images.

Agatha Christie’s Remington typewriter from 1937. © The Christie Archive Trust

Agatha Christie boarding the EET Salon at lunchtime on the train from Bulawayo to the Cape. In 1922 Agatha Christie set sail on a 10-month voyage around the world. Her husband Archie had been invited to join a trade mission to promote the British Empire Exhibition and Agatha was determined to go with him © The Christie Archive Trust

It's Agatha Christie's birthday today, and we're delighted to announce a major exhibition on the Queen of Crime, coming autumn 2026 🕵️‍♀️

Find out more: bit.ly/BL-AgathaChr...

#AgathaChristie #CrimeFiction

Meet the Kentucky woman committed to expanding child literacy through bookmarks It all started as a way to get her grandson more confident in his abilities, after he was diagnosed with dyslexia and struggled to read.

Meet the Louisville, Kentucky woman, “Bookmark Bev,” who shares her love of reading with kids across the world by handcrafting bookmarks.
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Compliments of Ethan: An Illinois boy serves up kindness At his roadside stand in Sycamore, Ill., 9-year-old Ethan Wargo serves up something more refreshing than lemonade: he offers compliments to people passing by, some of whom have traveled an hour to hea...

At his roadside stand in Sycamore, Ill., 9-year-old Ethan Wargo serves up something more refreshing than lemonade: he offers compliments to people passing by, some of whom have traveled an hour to hear his flattery. Steve Hartman reports. cbsn.ws/3JO6i5r

A yearly great day of learning. #SummerRefresher #KASL

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, ...

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted."
#FreePeopleReadFreely
Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today.

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How did every horse in the 2025 Kentucky Derby get its name? Naming thoroughbred racehorses is a craft and an art, as we see in the field for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

I do this story every year, and it's always fun
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2025 May: Kentucky Derby Library Learning Celebrate Kentucky Derby with KET. Why is the Derby called “The Run for the Roses?” Old Friends Thoroughbred Farm History of Churchill Downs Derby Hats Created by: Ms. Tongate, TLC Librarian Derby 202...

The TLC Library has you covered for Kentucky Derby Week! 🙂

TLC Kentucky Derby Choice Board: bit.ly/TLCLibraryDe...

Happy Kentucky Derby 151! 🏇

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Georgia first came to Central Library nearly 75 years ago with her first grade class, where she received her very first library card and checked out “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Seuss. Today, memories came rushing back.

It's always great to celebrate the talented artists who bring Kentucky's stories to life during our annual Writers' Day event. From new voices to established authors, and our newly inducted Poet Laureate, Kathleen Driskell, our state is full of inspiring writers.

DIY Duct Tape bracelets, roses, and pencil pouches with LPL Ms. Andrea! #crafting #LexingtonPublicLibrary

Always a great day of learning when State Senator Reggie Thomas visits TLC. #BSHSGrad #HarvardLawGrad

"Black and white portrait of Theresa West Elmendorf sitting in a chair, dressed in early 20th-century attire. Floral decorations frame the top of the image. The text below states that she was the first woman to become president of the American Library Association in 1911. AASL (American Association of School Librarians) logo appears at the bottom."

Theresa West Elmendorf became the first female president of the American Library Association in 1911. She also led Milwaukee Public Library in 1892, making history in big-city libraries. Celebrating her and all women trailblazers this Women’s History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth bit.ly/4aYq3AY

March: Women's History Month TLC Library: Celebrating HERstory! Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of notable Kentucky women this March! Dana Canedy Pulitzer Winning Journalist Mary Breckinridge Nurse on Horseback Barbara Kingso...

Let's celebrate the history and accomplishments of notable KENTUCKY women throughout March! #KET @pbs.org
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#BlackHistoryMonth may be concluding but with the existence of the Carver Garden, we continuously celebrate the formidable life of George Washington Carver, one of the most famous #BlackBotanists, through the one-and-a-half acre garden named in his honor. 🌱

Check out our new blog post about #TeachBritannica from #BritannicaEducation. These free resources help teach all kinds of concepts. Take a look. kyvl.org/blog/Teach-B...

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Cassandra King Receives Harper Lee Award | Lowcountry Weekly Cassandra King Beaufort’s Cassandra King has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Harper Lee Award by the committee selected by leadership of the upcomi ...

Beaufort, SC author Cassandra King has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Harper Lee Award. lcweekly.com/arts/cassand...

15B: Kentucky Black History Photo Museum
A Unique Museum Experience with Ky. Humanities.

A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines Teachers: Delete this slide or modify it, once you know which ideas you will use that day. Too much information will confuse the students and the parents. Ms. Tongate, TLC Librarian TLC Reads READ REA...

Still looking for a great book to discuss? The TLC FACE Team Book Club is reading "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest Gaines. It's not too late to join! bit.ly/TLCALessonBe...

"Journey through Space" hands-on learning with Lexington Public Library's Ms. Emily and Mr. Bryan. #StemCafe

February: Black History Month History Makers from Kentucky Let’s Celebrate Black History Month by honoring history makers from Kentucky. Paducah, Ky. 1909 Black Women Writers in Ky. Forum The story of 4 African American football p...

Let's Celebrate Black History Month by honoring history makers from Kentucky using resources from KET. bit.ly/TLCKyBlackHi... #choiceboard #PBSLearningMedia #KET