Join us for our annual celebration of all things back to school! Gratz Park, Lexington, KY (located in Carnegie’s backyard)
Children will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and a new book to start the year! Games and activities will also take place during the celebration.
A truly special Black & Lit with Devine Carama. Pages Full of Rhymes chronicles the 20-year rap career of Emmy Award-winning hip hop artist and community activist, Devine Carama, through 100 thought-provoking, revolutionary, personal, and poetic verses from his music catalog. Join us LIVE at the Carnegie Center for excerpts from the book and a discussion with the artist.
On May 2, the FY26 federal budget request called for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and other cultural agencies. In the weeks following, NEA grantees in Kentucky received notifications that their awards had been terminated or withdrawn from consideration. This has affected the Carnegie Center directly.
Camp Carnegie is a series of six educational, half-day camps for rising sixth through eighth grade students at the Carnegie Center. Experienced, passionate instructors lead fun, hands-on activities at the Carnegie Center while field trips and visits with community leaders deepen learning experiences. Camps encourage summer learning and teach life skills or introduce campers to fascinating fields that could lead to future careers.
Each camp registration fee is $100. The fee is $25 for students enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Lunch is provided for full-day campers.
Free classes for members, Monthly Open Mics, and Black&Lit bookclub.
Author Talks, Poetry Readings, Open Mics, Book Discussions, Family Fun & Learning Nights, and Gallery Exhibitions are all part of our vibrant arts calendar.
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The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning’s mission is to empower people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts.
Jul
10
An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the library. Contact the Carnegie Center for the […]
An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the library. Contact the Carnegie Center for the […]
Jul
10
Students will learn basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, common expressions, greetings, and survival phrases, and discuss some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. Open to beginners and students who would like to […]
Students will learn basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, common expressions, greetings, and survival phrases, and discuss some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. Open to beginners and students who would like to […]
Jul
11
If you’re interested in writing and have reached that golden age, this is the group for you! Participants can expect cross-genre writing prompts; feedback for family stories, memoir, poetry, and […]
If you’re interested in writing and have reached that golden age, this is the group for you! Participants can expect cross-genre writing prompts; feedback for family stories, memoir, poetry, and […]
Jul
14
A truly special Black & Lit with Devine Carama. Pages Full of Rhymes chronicles the 20-year rap career of Emmy Award-winning hip hop artist and community activist, Devine Carama, through […]
A truly special Black & Lit with Devine Carama. Pages Full of Rhymes chronicles the 20-year rap career of Emmy Award-winning hip hop artist and community activist, Devine Carama, through […]
Jul
17
This dynamic series, centering Latino voices, provides a welcoming space for poets, storytellers, and wordsmiths to share their narratives, fostering a sense of community and celebration. Our July feature is […]
This dynamic series, centering Latino voices, provides a welcoming space for poets, storytellers, and wordsmiths to share their narratives, fostering a sense of community and celebration. Our July feature is […]
Jul
17
Thinking about self-publishing your book and don’t know where to start? This class will help you determine whether self-publishing is the right route for you, what is the best route […]
Thinking about self-publishing your book and don’t know where to start? This class will help you determine whether self-publishing is the right route for you, what is the best route […]
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The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community learning and literary arts center with local, state, and national awards for programming excellence. The Center offers seasonal classes in writing, publishing, and languages; tutoring for students grades K-12; vibrant youth and family programs and exhibits; outreach programs for children and adults; readings from established authors and local literary icons; and other programs and events designed to encourage people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts.
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251 West Second Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 254-4175
info@carnegiecenterlex.org
Monday – Thursday: 10:00AM – 7:30PM
Friday: 11:30AM – 7:30PM
Saturday: Open for classes and events
Sunday: CLOSED
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