Events

Did you know that romance and romantasy novels were some of the most popular books taken out of Cary Library in 2024? Romance is a growing genre in the publishing world, and readers--including those here in Lexington--love love. To celebrate this fascination (and Valentine's Day), Cary Library and the Cary Library Foundation are hosting Literary […]

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Presents: Talking with Young People About Healthy Relationships Join us on Monday, February 10th from 7-9 pm at the LHS Library Media Center Room 149 See the flyer for details.

Waste costs are rising, definitions of "trash" are changing, and trash incineration continues contributing to climate change. Join the next event in a series of community forums as we work to envision a smarter waste system for Lexington. Forums will feature information on: Lexington's current waste stream External influences on a waste system Waste reduction […]

Join Chef Omid Roustaei and author Marjan Kamali for an evening of Persian cooking in celebration of the launch of Bitter & Sweet, Roustaei’s narrative-driven cookbook exploring the intersection of Persian flavors and global cuisine. Dive into the world of Iranian flavors and learn how simple ingredients – like tomatoes, saffron, pomegranate, and turmeric – work […]

Location:  Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025, 2025 9:30 AM Refreshments, 10 AM Meeting  Kim Smith has been a long time lecturer on butterflies and moths.  She lives in Gloucester where she has designed a garden along the harbor walk. In October 2018 Kim was interviewed by the BBC and PBS […]

Lexington Field & Garden Club presents- “Beauty on the Wing and Q & A” with Kim Smith Location:  Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 9:30 AM Refreshments, 10 AM Meeting Kim Smith has been a long-time lecturer on butterflies and moths.  She lives in Gloucester where she has designed a garden […]

Join Chef Omid Roustaei and author Marjan Kamali for an evening of Persian cooking in celebration of the launch of Bitter & Sweet, Roustaei’s narrative-driven cookbook exploring the intersection of Persian flavors and global cuisine. Dive into the world of Iranian flavors and learn how simple ingredients – like tomatoes, saffron, pomegranate, and turmeric – work […]

Have you ever wanted to step back in time for a day? Now is your chance! Buckman Tavern's official liquor license expired in 1813, but we are still open for business on occasion. We're recreating the 18th-century tavern experience in Lexington's most popular 18th-century entertainment venue - drop in for colonial music, games, snacks, and […]

Join us for an evening of dynamic acoustic sound on February 15, when the Clements Brothers combine instrumental virtuosity with soulful harmonies that can only be produced by identical twins. Known for blending roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, they often perform original songs alongside creative interpretations of other artists' music, including the Grateful […]

In the past, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric light? Explore a historic tavern to find out! We’ll uncover how we learn about the past from the writing and objects people left behind, and learn how to make a […]

People of the past used science just like we do every day, even on an 18th-century farm! Learn how simple chores like writing a letter, working in the barn, or caring for a sick person utilize chemistry and physics. As we explore a historic tavern, we’ll become household scientists: making medicine by grinding herbs from […]