The library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our digital library is available 24/7, giving patrons access to free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime.

We’re having a blast this summer unearthing stories with you! We have something planned for everyone again next week.  Children and families are invited to join Ms. Melissa on Tuesday, June 30, at 1:00 p.m. as speakers and educators from Mammoth Cave National Park share information about the cave system and the fascinating archaeology discovered there.

Teens can join Ms. Abby on Wednesday, July 1, at 1:00 p.m. for a Teen Drop-In and Hangout program featuring passive activities that will help participants earn entries into our prize drawing.

New arrivals for young readers include Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus Board Book by James Dean, Pay Attention to Me by Kate McKean, Orris and Timble: Lost and Found by Kate DiCamillo, Almanac 2027 by National Geographic Kids, Mr. Chow’s Night Market by Emily Sun Li, Mami’s Magic Words by Kiara Valdez, Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Surprise by Shauna J. Grant, It Takes a Family to Serve by Lisa Wheeler, Heave Ho! by Sally Ann Garland, Good Night, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, Good Night, Escargot by Dashka Slater, and Flip-O-Saurus by Tri Sau Cephalu.

New fiction titles on the adult shelves include Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri, Attention Seeking Behavior by Aea Varfis and Van Warmelo, The Seventh Sister by Dawn Kurtagich, Detective Danger by Christy Barritt, Deadly Tracks by Chastain, Phillips, and Trumbo, But Won’t You Miss Me? by Tiffany Tsao, The Chowder House Murder by Lee Hollis, It’s Hard to Be an Animal by Robert Isaacs, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick, The Author’s Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White, and The Land and Its People by David Sedaris.

New nonfiction titles include The Language of the Soul: How the Words You Choose Shape the Life You Live by Mark Nepo, All We Say: The Battle for American Identity, A History in Fifteen Speeches by Ben Rhodes, and Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth by Jen Hamilton.

Getting a library card is easy. Stop by the library with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for more information.

Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, music, and learning will be at your fingertips. And remember—your voice matters! Let us know if there’s a book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see added to the collection.

The library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our digital library is available 24/7, providing patrons with free access to e-books, audiobooks, television shows, and more with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime, anywhere.

Summer Reading is in full swing at the library, and we are enjoying every minute of it! We invite everyone to join us next week for exciting programs for all ages.

On Monday at 1:00 p.m., teens can join Ms. Abby for ACPL Teen Hub. This program highlights why the library is the perfect place to relax, connect with friends, and simply enjoy being yourself.

On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., children will be entertained by Barry Mitchell as he presents the Fossil Funhouse Show, featuring magic tricks, puppets, and plenty of laughs.

Also, on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., adults can join Ms. Chelsea for a collage class designed to help participants tell their own unique stories through art.

Visit our website to register for these fun and engaging events.

New arrivals for young readers include Renegades: The Magic Awakens by Erin Hunter, Puffins! by Marai Gianferrari, Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks by James Dean, Weird, Wild, and Rare: Extraordinary Animals of the United States by Elizabeth Eakes, Warriors: Chasing Shadows by Erin Hunter, Walk the Walk by R.J. Owens, Thank You, School by Louise Borden, The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming, Sparrow Loves Reptiles by Murry Burgess, Around the Farm by The World of Eric Carle, Wildspeak by Sangma Francis, While We’re Here by Anne Wynter, and Where Do Race Cars Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan.

New YA titles include Royal Summer by Kass Morgan, Stops Along the Way by Anna Sortino, You’re Dead to Me, Reed Walker by Gwenyth Reitz, Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice by Meredith Walker, The Beast King: Master of Medicines by Tatsukazu Konda, Eko Eko Azarak, Reborn Vol. 1 by Jta Yamada, Hirayasumi Vol. 9 by Keigo Shinzo, Let Me Be Honest by P. Anneka Lynch, Monsters We Make Vol. 2 by CoryxKenshin, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Compendium Vol. 1.

New fiction titles on the adult shelves include Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Thrall by Rebecca Mahoney, The Yankee Sphinx by Mark Frost, An Ordinary Story of Evil by Kelley Armstrong, The Night Bus by Tessa Bickers, Mortedant’s Peril by R.J. Barker, Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth, Ironwood by Michael Connelly, Hunting Truth by Alford, Lee, and Toler, The Hope Keeper by Heather Webb, The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly, A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, and Forget You Saw Her by Noelle W. Ihli.

New nonfiction titles include Bang! The Art, History and Science of Fireworks by Ron Miller, Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising by Lucas Miles, Vision of Scarlet Witch: Fear the Reaper by Orlando Tammetta, Why Fly: Seeking Awe, Healing, and Our True Selves in the Sky by Caroline Paul, and The Last of the Old Breed: An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II by Scott Davis.

Getting a library card is easy. Stop by the library with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for more information.

Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, music, and learning will be at your fingertips. And remember—your voice matters! Let us know if there is a book, movie, or musical artist you would like to see added to our collection.

Library Hours & Digital Library

The library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our digital library is available 24/7, providing patrons with free access to e-books, audiobooks, television shows, and more with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime, anywhere.

Unearth Your Story – Summer Reading 2026

We have already had a wonderful time celebrating reading and our amazing community this summer, and there is still plenty of time to join the fun! Register for Summer Reading and discover all the exciting programs and activities your library has to offer.

Teens can create a dragon eye sculpture with Ms. Abby on Monday, June 15, at 1:00 p.m. Children and families are invited to meet author Nathan Landrum on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. as he shares his writing journey and creative adventures. Adults can join Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Chelsea on June 16 at 5:00 p.m. to create unique soaps featuring hidden treasures inside.

To register for Summer Reading, visit our website or stop by the library.

New Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead by Brooke Hartman, Construction Site: Firefight by Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through! by Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, The Boy with Big, Big Energy by Britney Winn Lee, 102 by Matthew Cordell, One, Two, Daddy Loves You by Shelly Becker, I Love Earth with the Very Hungry Caterpillar from the World of Eric Carle, Hot Wheels: Let’s Race! 5-Minute Stories by Mattel Press, Goats Afloat by Lezlie Evans, The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure by Natalia Cardozo, The Pledge to the Flag by Jane Hampton Cook, The Octopus by Guojing, Mousestache, Moosestache by Rowboat Watkins, The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers, Men Cry by Joan Turu, and Let’s Go Fishing by Virginia Ponds.

New Young Adult Titles

New young adult books include Five-Star Summer by Sarah Morgan, Calypso’s Odyssey by Anna Ellison, The Cove by Claire Rose, Force of Nature by Melissa Clark, In the Blood by April Henry, Lying, Stealing, and Other Ways to Save the Planet by Curtis Campbell, and Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce.

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelves include The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout, A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman, Three Queens by Rebecca Connolly, Go Gentle by Maria Semple, Absence by Andrew Dana Hudson, The Anniversary by Alex Finlay, The Library After Dark by Ande Pliego, Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu, The Last Morning by Camden Baird, The Shippers by Katherine Center, Seal of Honor by Jessica Ashley, Safari Murder Club by Rachel Moore, Rules of Engagement by Tom Clancy, A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel Linden, and Soon by You by Dahlia Adler.

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include Dungeons & Dragons: Monster Manual, Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World by Patrick Wyman, Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset by Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes, Absolute Batman: Abomination by Scott Snyder, and Where the Earth Meets the Sky: A Story of Penguins, People, and Place in Antarctica by Louise K. Blight.

Get Your Free Library Card

Getting a library card is easy. Stop by the library with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for more information.

Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, music, and learning will be at your fingertips. And remember—your voice matters! Let us know if there is a book, movie, or music artist you would like to see added to the collection.

The library is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our digital library is available 24/7, giving patrons access to free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime.

Summer Reading is here! This year’s theme, Unearth Your Story, invites children, teens, and adults to dig a little deeper into all the library has to offer through exciting programs, great reads, and fun surprises. Registration is now open. Sign up today by visiting our website at www.allencountylibrary.com and clicking the Summer Reading 2026 link to get started. All are welcome to register in person at the library.

We will kick off the season on June 5 at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with The Heart’s First Fridays on the Square. We look forward to meeting and greeting everyone this summer. For a complete list of Summer Reading programs, visit the Events tab on our website.

New arrivals for young readers include Natural Disasters: Wildfire! by Marion Dane Bauer, Where Do Stories Live? by Meenal Patel, Weird but True!: USA Expanded Edition by National Geographic Kids, Vulture Versus: Love Poems for the Unloved by Diane Lang, The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Tea Party by The World of Eric Carle, Torrible Puns: A Collection of Punny Poems by Tricia Torrible, The Elephant and the Piano by Colette Hiller, The Dumped Truck by Daniel Bernstrom, The Dead Sea Squirrels: Cybersquirrels by Mike Nawrocki, Cranky Versus the Cat by Phuc Tran and Pete Oswald, The Baby-Sitters Club: Dawn on the Coast, Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra, Broccoli is Trying to Kill Me by Katie Evans, At the Summer Lake by Daniela Kulot, and At the Cookout by Nadia Fisher.

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include A Murder in Hollywood by Michael Crichton, Beneath a Broken Sky by Joshua Moehling, Night Objects by Eli Raphael, Strange Familiars by Keshe Chow, Ghalen by Walter Mosley, House of Margins by Tlotlo Tsamaase, The Final Target by Nora Roberts, Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer, The Divorce by Freida McFadden, Ode to the Bones by Carolyn Haines, Rampage of the Desert Wolf by William W. Johnstone, and The Brothers McKay by Craig Johnson.

Getting a library card is easy. Stop by the library with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail, or call 270-237-3861 for more information.

Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, music, and learning will be at your fingertips. And remember—your voice matters! Let us know if there is a book, movie, or music artist you would like to see added to the collection.