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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join Julie Hensley and Jay McCoy for a book launch and conversation on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Book signing to follow.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TONIGHT September 30, 5:30—7:00 PM You are invited to a reading from Leatha Kendrick's Interior with Poplar, including a discussion of community in writing. Featuring music by Steve Lyon and an introduction by George Ella Lyon.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Throwback to the Regency Romance event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers this week. A great conversation was had! Don't miss our next event, a Pride and Prejudice book discussion in Gratz Park on Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:30 PM.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

September 30, 5:30—7:00 PM You are invited to a reading from Leatha Kendrick's Interior with Poplar, including a discussion of community in writing. Featuring music by Steve Lyon and an introduction by George Ella Lyon.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

TONIGHT we welcome Mya Sophia to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tonight: September 22, 5:30–6:30 PM Join authors Frances Strickler and Bill Carman for an evening discussing writing and researching historical Fiction.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

TONIGHT at 6:00 PM. Join us at the Carnegie Center for the launch of Claudia Love Mair's Mourning Pages. Books will be available for purchase.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Open call for artists! Display your art during our most popular event of the year: Carnegie Classics. More information at the link, or email sarabeth@carnegiecenterlex.org. forms.gle/BZ6AB6rXZ238cTHm6

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Next Wednesday we welcome Mya Sophia to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

TONIGHT. Join us as we explore "Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow" by Dorian Hairston from 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. The first 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for an engaging conversation. Sign up here: ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's National Arts in Education week! Did you know that the Carnegie Center brings local authors to schools? It's a great opportunity to get children excited about literature! We appreciate authors like Eddie Price who also understand how important it is to connect with kids.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

September 22, 5:30–6:30 PM Join authors Frances Strickler and Bill Carman for an evening discussing writing and researching historical Fiction.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to Alix E. Harrow, the winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel 2026, for "The Everlasting."

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell who has received a $50,000 award from the Academy of American Poets. She plans to fund a Kentucky Poets Laureate Trail at Pine Mountain State Resort Park with the funds. ow.ly/RfbG50ZIZBY

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Bluegrass Writers Coalition is now accepting proposals from presenters for the 2027 Conference of Writers. If YOU are a presenter, I invite you to propose a session. If you know other presenters, please share this announcement with them. bluegrasswriterscoalition.com/confe…

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to Kentucky State Poetry Society's Grand Prix Contest winner Z. Valentine for their poem "Does the Dog Die in This One?"

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY. Explore "Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow" by Dorian Hairston on Monday, September 14th, 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. The first 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for the conversation. Sign up here: ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Burn the Mic is tomorrow night! If you are looking for an intimate, low key, open mic where you can share your work? We've got you covered. Join us at the most welcoming open mic in Lexington!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We are here for you! Come join the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative for a laid back evening for writers of every level of experience. Bring something that you are working on to share and receive compassionate, supportive feedback, from other writers.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Josh Boldt knows how challenging it can be to find a publisher. "It's just really hard to find the exact right fit that you need," he says. "So the person out there that's...feeling that way right now, I'm there with you." Listen at jesspublib.org/prompt-to-page-with-…

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Mark your calendars! On Friday, August 28, we are proud to participate in Give 8/28. All day long, there will be matching challenges to make your gift go even farther to support Black Kentucky writers.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us on Sunday at the Lexington Farmers Market where we will be featuring author Terry Foody. A Kentucky Humanities Speaker, Terry brings her extensive research, fascinating subjects and personal perspective to audiences near and far.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Whether you are looking for something new, or join your favorite writing group - we've got something for you this fall! ow.ly/LVGx50ZyGcr

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have you applied for the tutoring lottery? We are taking applications from now until the 31st! carnegiecenterlex.org/tutoring

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us as we explore "Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow" by Dorian Hairston on Monday, September 14th from 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. First 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for an engaging conversation. Sign up here: ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

TODAY! Join us for our Back to School Bash! Sat., AUG. 8, 9:30–11:30AM Families with children in grades K–12 are invited to attend this FREE event. Enjoy food, activities for kids, books, and backpacks stuffed with school supplies! Registration is not required. 251 West Second Street, Lexington

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join us for our Back to School Bash! Sat., AUG. 8, 9:30–11:30AM Families with children in grades K–12 are invited to attend this FREE event. Enjoy food, activities for kids, books, and backpacks stuffed with school supplies! Registration is not required. 251 West Second Street, Lexington

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Read with us this summer! Each week, starting on Monday, we will be giving out five copies of an adult book and five copies of a children's/young adult book at our front desk. If we run out of books? Just stop by our free bookshelves and pick something out! This is the final week!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Have you ever taken the Lexington Writers Walk tour? Booklets are now back in stock at the Carnegie Center and Lexington Visitors Center. Prefer to listen to the companion podcasts? Head over to our website: bit.ly/cclexww.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Writing What Is with Tanya Torp & LeTonia Jones ONLINE: Saturdays, August 1–29, 10:00–12:00 PM The purpose of this circle is to offer a safer space for BIPOC womxn to write and share our truths. [ALL LEVELS] carnegiecenterlex.my.salesforce-sit…

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Black Writers Matter! Join us tonight at 5:30 on Facebook for a livestream of the Black Writers Matter panel from our Books in Progress conference.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

TONIGHT we welcome Eugenia Johnson-Smith to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Due to inclement weather, we are cancelling the KBWC writing group scheduled for this evening. Please join us next month!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Black Writers Matter! Join us Thursday at 5:30 on Facebook for a livestream of the Black Writers Matter panel from our Books in Progress conference.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Author had to learn to pay more attention to sensory details. “What you recognize in a moment is significant as a writer,” she says, because “that’s where voice comes from.” Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at jesspublib.org/prompt-to-page-with-…

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Eddie Price is just one of the local authors that the Carnegie Center partners with. Here are some photos from a visit to Sandersville Elementary and our Homegrown Authors program at the Lexington Farmers market!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It's not too late to live your best summer life! Join one of the upcoming writing groups at the Carnegie Center. carnegiecenterlex.org/classes?_sft_… carnegiecenterlex.org/class/poetry-…

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Tonight at 5:30 on Facebook - view a livestream of our Queer Literary Hoedown event. You won't want to miss it!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Next Wednesday we welcome Eugenia Johnson-Smith to the mic. Arrive before 6:00 PM to sign up for an open mic slot to share your work. All genres are welcome, not just poets. Burn The Mic gives the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Bring your friends and fill the space!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us this Thursday on Facebook for a livestream of our Queer Literary Hoedown. It was a fantastic night of poetry - you won't want to miss it!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

TONIGHT Join us as we explore “Blue Violet: Haint Spaces” by Samar Jade on July 13 from 6:00—7:00 PM on Zoom. The first 10 to register will receive a free copy of the book. Haven't read it? No worries, join us for an engaging conversation. Sign up here: ow.ly/T6fX50YUIKv

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tune in tonight for the livestream of our Young Writers Project participants. We are excited to share their pieces with you!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Tomorrow night at 5:30 we will be streaming readings from the Young Writers Project on Facebook. We are so thankful for the Kentucky Foundation for Women who made this project possible!

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A throwback to our last Family Fun & Learning Night to add a little KAPOW! to your day.

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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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