Keeneland Library seeks to expand

By Gregory A. Hall • The Courier-Journal • October 18, 2009 LEXINGTON - Not far from the hum of multimillion-dollar horse auctions and the crowds cheering on the next winner, Keeneland's less-famous library sits in relative quiet, with films, books, even horse shoes that document the history of thoroughbred racing. Atop a hill on the Lexington racetrack property, the Keeneland Library is aiming to expand its collection to be a destination for school groups and others fascinated by the sport of kings. On Thursday, the Keeneland Library welcomed the drawings of artist Pierre Bellocq - better known as Peb in the Daily Racing Form, where his sketches and cartoons have appeared for 56 years. The library has been seeking donations and help from charitable foundations as part of its growth plans. "There's no other place that has so... [read full story]                    

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