Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
🏢 Lexington Public Library · Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
The Lexington Public Library Northside Branch at 1733 Russell Cave Road is open seven days a week and is home to LPL's Digital Studio — a full-service creative lab with professional Mac workstations, a podcast studio, production studio with green screen, 3D printers, and audio booths where patrons can film, record, design, and digitize old media. Free ESOL classes, baby and preschool storytimes, and quilting and gardening programs round out the branch's community programming.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505
Phone: (859) 231-5500
Website: lexpublib.org
Plus Code: 86CQ3GHH+QF (Lexington, KY)
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📖 About Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
The Lexington Public Library Northside Branch is one of the branch locations of the Lexington Public Library system serving Fayette County, Kentucky. Situated at 1733 Russell Cave Road in northeast Lexington and open every day of the week, it brings full library services to a diverse urban neighborhood. The branch's signature feature is its Digital Studio, a creative technology lab equipped with professional-grade Apple computers running Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and Logic Pro; a podcast studio; a production studio with green screen; audio recording booths; and media digitization equipment for converting cassettes, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and photographs to digital formats. Patrons ages 13 and older receive an $8 monthly material credit and may borrow fabrication supplies. The branch also hosts a rich calendar of community programs — including ESOL conversation classes, baby and preschool storytimes, a Cathedral Window Quilt Club, and weekly Master Gardeners sessions — and provides access to the full Lexington Public Library digital collection and the Kentucky Virtual Library statewide databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Digital Studio with professional Mac lab, podcast studio, production studio with green screen, 3D printers, and audio booths — open to all cardholders
- Media digitization services to preserve old cassettes, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and photographs in digital formats
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons (1–5 p.m.) — one of the few Lexington branches with Sunday hours
- Free Intermediate ESOL Culture & Conversation classes for adult learners
- Cathedral Window Quilt Club, Master Gardeners tips & giveaways, and nature crafting workshops on a regular schedule
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lexington Public Library cardholders can access these free digital resources anywhere:
📚 Services
- Digital Studio: professional Mac lab, podcast studio, green-screen production studio, 3D printers, audio booths
- Media digitization (cassettes, VHS, vinyl, photos)
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- ESOL classes and adult learning programs
- Meeting rooms and classroom spaces
- Interlibrary loan through LPL system
- Homebound delivery available through Lexington Public Library
🎸 Programs
- Baby Storytime (ages 0–18 months)
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)
- Intermediate ESOL Culture & Conversation classes
- Cathedral Window Quilt Club (monthly)
- Master Gardeners Tips & Giveaways (weekly Thursdays)
- Nature Crafting workshops
- Summer Reading Program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Studio at the Northside Branch, and who can use it?
The Digital Studio is a creative technology lab open to Lexington Public Library cardholders. It features Apple computers with professional software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro), a dedicated podcast recording studio, a production studio with green screen, audio booths, 3D printers, and media digitization equipment for converting old cassettes, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and photographs to digital files. Patrons ages 13 and older may also purchase materials like 3D printer filament with an $8 monthly studio credit.
Is the Northside Branch open on Sundays?
Yes — the Northside Branch is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., making it one of the Lexington Public Library branches with Sunday service. The branch is also open Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Does the Northside Branch offer language learning or ESL programs?
Yes. The branch hosts Intermediate ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Culture & Conversation classes for adults. These sessions focus on conversational English and cultural topics. Check the Lexington Public Library events calendar for current session dates and times.
Can I digitize old home movies or cassette tapes at the Northside Branch?
Yes. The Digital Studio at the Northside Branch has media digitization equipment to convert VHS tapes, cassettes, vinyl records, and photographs into digital files. Staff or volunteers can guide you through the process. A new user agreement is required before using the equipment.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
