William T. Young Library is the central library in the University of Kentucky library system. Young Library houses a general undergraduate collection as well as materials in agriculture, biology, business, humanities, and the social sciences. The library is home to the Student Media Depot, the Hemenway Writing Center, Presentation U, and the Ricoh Document Service Center. The Circulation Desk on the First Floor is your one-stop-shop for assistance with any questions or library service needs.
Find spaces and technology available at Young Library, including open seating for quiet or conversational study, reservable study rooms, social spaces, computer labs and printing services, wellness spaces, and the largest Starbucks in Kentucky.
William T. Young Library401 Hilltop AvenueLexington, KY 40506-0456
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