Lexington Public Library

Marksbury Family Foundation Branch

The new branch replacing the Village Branch will significantly increase the activities and community engagement opportunities hosted at the facility. The first floor houses a spacious community meeting room suitable for large presentations, job fairs, or fundraisers. There’s also a versatile multipurpose room equipped for after-school student learning and homework help, along with a hands-on Makerspace. Upstairs, the library retains traditional elements with stack areas and reading rooms for children, teens, and adults. It also includes smaller, reservable study rooms for group or individual study.

The entire library will center on the Marketplace, a large double-height, multi-functional, open space that runs the length of the building. This space can be used to host larger community gatherings, presentations, watch parties, gaming tournaments, art fairs, and numerous other activities.

Taking advantage of the steeply sloped site, an external amphitheater provides additional space for community events. This innovative redesign positions the library as a dynamic community hub.

EOP Architects partnered with national design partner Group 4 Architecture to design the Marksbury Family Foundation Branch.

Lexington, KY

30,000 SF Status Est. 2023

Services Provided

Architectural Design Team Leadership

Client Reference

Heather Dieffenbach, the Executive Director of the Lexington Public Library (859) 231-5599

Project Budget

$11,500,000