William T. Young Library, Lexington

Name: William T. Young Library
Address: 401 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, 40526, United States
Telephone: (859) 257-0500

#46 among attractions in Lexington

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Facts and practical information

The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million. The facility serves as a central library for the university's social sciences, humanities, and life sciences collections, and acts as a federal depository and a public library for the state of Kentucky. It holds the record among public universities in the nation for the largest book endowment. ()

Coordinates: 38°1'58"N, 84°30'5"W

Address

401 Hilltop AveUniversity of KentuckyLexington 40526 United States

Contact

(859) 257-0500

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Day trips

William T. Young Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, Kentucky Theater, University of Kentucky Arboretum.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
13 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
10 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
22 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
~480 ftNE
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
3 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
~480 ftNE
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
3 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
1 miN
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
26 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
~1790 ftN
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
9 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Lexington
11 min walk • Memorial Hall located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky. It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall.The building's construction was funded by donations and individual contributions over a ten-year...
0.9 miNE
Church
First African Baptist Church, Lexington
24 min walk • First African Baptist Church is a historic church at 264-272 E. Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The congregation was founded c. 1790 by Peter Durrett and his wife, slaves who came to Kentucky with their master, Rev.
0.5 miNW
Tower
Patterson Office Tower, Lexington
13 min walk • The Patterson Office Tower is a 250-foot high-rise building on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. It is UK's only current high-rise following the 2020 demolition of the Kirwan–Blanding residence hall complex, which had included two 264-foot towers.
~1600 ftN
Design, Library
Margaret I. King Library, Lexington
8 min walk • The Margaret I. King Library consisted of three contiguous buildings at the University of Kentucky. A southern and northern addition were added to the original building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William T. Young Library?

Nearby attractions include Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington (3 min walk), University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington (3 min walk), Margaret I. King Library, Lexington (8 min walk), University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington (9 min walk).

How to get to William T. Young Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to William T. Young Library:

Bus

1629 - Hilltop @ Woodland Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (2 min walk)
199 - Hilltop @ Woodland Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)