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Amber Mauney Tongate, Librarian
Lexington, Kentucky
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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).

November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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
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...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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." 📚
September 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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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...
The best summer books of 2025, according to St Louis librarians
Add these suggestions to your summer reading list.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
DIY "pop socket" and button making with the Lexington Public Library. Thank you, LPL!
September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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It's Agatha Christie's birthday today, and we're delighted to announce a major exhibition on the Queen of Crime, coming autumn 2026 🕵️‍♀️

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#AgathaChristie #CrimeFiction
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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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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.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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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
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...
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September 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A yearly great day of learning. #SummerRefresher #KASL
July 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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"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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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, ...
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June 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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I do this story every year, and it's always fun
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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.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The TLC Library has you covered for Kentucky Derby Week! 🙂

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

Happy Kentucky Derby 151! 🏇
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...
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May 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐲

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.
April 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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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.
April 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
DIY Duct Tape bracelets, roses, and pencil pouches with LPL Ms. Andrea! #crafting #LexingtonPublicLibrary
April 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Always a great day of learning when State Senator Reggie Thomas visits TLC. #BSHSGrad #HarvardLawGrad
April 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Let's celebrate the history and accomplishments of notable KENTUCKY women throughout March! #KET @pbs.org
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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...
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March 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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. 🌱
February 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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KYVL News Updates - Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) at Kentucky Virtual Library
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February 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Beaufort, SC author Cassandra King has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Harper Lee Award. lcweekly.com/arts/cassand...
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 ...
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February 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
15B: Kentucky Black History Photo Museum
A Unique Museum Experience with Ky. Humanities.
February 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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...
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...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Journey through Space" hands-on learning with Lexington Public Library's Ms. Emily and Mr. Bryan. #StemCafe
February 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Let's Celebrate Black History Month by honoring history makers from Kentucky using resources from KET. bit.ly/TLCKyBlackHi... #choiceboard #PBSLearningMedia #KET
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...
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February 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM