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Keeneland Library

  • May
    9 Thu

    Keeneland Library Lecture Series presents: An Evening with Avalyn Hunter

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 6:30 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    LECTURE ONLY TICKET: $20.00
    LECTURE + COPY OF BOOK: $50.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    LECTURE ONLY TICKET / LECTURE + COPY OF BOOK Public Onsale: December 1, 2023 9:00 AM to May 9, 2024 5:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION


    THE KEENELAND LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS

    A Meet the Author Event : Avalyn Hunter

    The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies

    Avalyn Hunter sets out to recover the history of one of the most watched and highly attended events in 
    Thoroughbred racing. Beginning with Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr.'s creation of a race designed to parallel England's
    historic Oaks Stakes, Hunter traces the evolution of the Kentucky Oaks through the stories of the men, women, and
    fillies that have made the Kentucky Oaks a symbol for women's growing participation in the sport of all levels.

    6:00 PM : Doors Open
    6:30 PM : Lecture Begins
    7:30 PM : Reception Begins

    Tickets:
    Lecture Only : $20
    Lecture + Copy of Book : $50

    Following the presentation, enjoy a book signing and reception with Avalyn Hunter. 
    A limited number     of copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

    Partial proceeds benefit the Keeneland Library Foundation which supports the Library's
    preservation, education, and outreach mission and funds projects to expand access to its collections.


    $20.00 - $50.00
  • May
    11 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: Pasture Bedtime by Jenny H. Lyman

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 11:00 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: Pasture Bedtime by Jenny H. Lyman

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    No seating available on this date.
  • Jun
    8 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t by Artie Bennett

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 10:30 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't
     by Artie Bennett

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    No seating is available on this date.
  • Jul
    20 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse by Meghan McCarthy

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 10:30 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse by Meghan McCarthy

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    No seating is available on this date.
  • Aug
    17 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: Upset: The Original Dark Horse by Maddy Zanetti

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 10:30 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: Upset: The Original Dark Horse by Maddy Zanetti

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    Sold Out
  • Sep
    21 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime : Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became One of the World’s Greatest Jockeys by Patsi B. Trollinger

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 10:30 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became One of the World’s Greatest Jockeys by Patsi B. Trollinger

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    No seating available on this date.
  • Nov
    16 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: A Moose in My Starting Gate by Vicki Addesso Dodd

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 10:30 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: A Moose in My Starting Gate by Vicki Addesso Dodd

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    Sold Out
  • Dec
    7 Sat

    Starting Gate Storytime - Featured Story: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmoose by Vicki Addesso Dodd

    Lexington, KY
    United States
    Show at 11:00 AM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library
    Featured Story: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmoose by Vicki Addesso Dodd

    Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children's stories.
    Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity. Buckles will also be on hand to brush up on his reading and
    spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. This series is ideal for learners ages 4 through 8.

    Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

    No seating available on this date.

4201 Versailles Rd.
Lexington, KY
United States