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. Don’t forget to check-out the new Mini-Library at 1 Cedar Springs Road.  It operates on the same hours.  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 would like to extend a huge thank you to all that showed up and participated in this year’s summer reading program.  The highlight of last week was the Touch a Truck event with the City of Scottsville’s Garage.  Over 200 children and their families enjoyed exploring the machinery, engaging with city workers, and encouraging the citizens of Scottsville and Allen County to honk their horns while travelling through the square.  Who said libraries are supposed to be quiet?

Did you know your library card gives you access to 600+ free online courses? Topics include business, computer skills, crafts and hobbies, health and wellness, personal development, homeschooling resources, writing skills, and much more.

Visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click “Free Online Classes” to start learning something new today.

New titles added to the children’s section include: DK Marvel Encyclopedia, The Babysitter’s Club: Mary Anne and Too Many Boys by Ann M. Martin, The New Girl First Crush by Cassandra Calin, Murray’s Howl-O-Ween by E.G. Keller, Mossy by Jan Brett, Record Breaking USA: Celebrating American’s Biggest, Brightest, and Bravest! By Clive Gifford, The Outermost Mouse by Lauren Wolk, Seahorse is Furious and There is Nothing You Can Do About It by Morag Hood, The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! By Carmer Agra Deedy, A Room With a View by Thais Mesquita, and Red White, Blue and Uncle Who?: The Stories Behind Some of America’s Patriotic Symbols by Teresa Bateman

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include: Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth, The Nightmare Keeper by Vienna James, The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean, Blaze of Glory by Diana Palmer, Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim, Road Trip by Mary K. Andrews, The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson, It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell, Wait and See by Iris Johansen, Weddings by Danielle Steel, Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan, Sisters of a Halved Heart by Nayantara Roy, and The Children by Melissa Albert.

New nonfiction titles include: Nature’s Echo: Harnessing Ancient Feedback Loops to Heal a Changing Planet by Thomas Crowther, Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, Our Wild Familiars: How Animals are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World by Dan Werb, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess by Ben Mezrich

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.

Library News

July 22, 2026

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, 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.

Just like that, Summer Reading 2026 has come to an end! We’ll share a report next week with the total number of participants who completed the program. It has been a wonderful summer filled with unearthing stories, making memories, and enjoying fun together. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s program a success. Be sure to check our online calendar for upcoming events. Our regular children’s programs will resume in September.

Free Online Learning

Did you know your library card provides access to more than 600 free online courses? Explore topics including business, computer skills, crafts and hobbies, health and wellness, personal development, homeschooling resources, writing, and much more.

Visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click “Free Online Classes” to start learning something new today.

New Children’s Books

New additions to the children’s collection include Skandar and the Spirit War by A.F. Steadman, Sing the 50 United States! by Dr. Seuss, Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley Twins: The Graphic Novel: First Place by Nicole Andelfinger, Spendin’ Time by Gary R. Gray Jr., Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer by Jonathan Stutzman, Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman, Wilderness Hacks by Jolin Brorsen, Where Is the International Space Station? by Dana Meachen Rau, We Need to Talk About Cancer: An Important Book for Patients, Family, and Friends by Dr. Sanjay Juneja, Worm on the Job by Maureen Fergus, Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy, and Make Tracks Vacation by Johnny Dyrander.

New Adult Fiction

Recently added adult fiction titles include The Stargazer of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt, Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon, Tattered Tides by Sarah A. Bailey, A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman, Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell, Scent of Hope by Susan May Warren, The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones by Lex Croucher, A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore, The Frenzy by Joyce Carol Oates, and Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood.

Get Your Free Library Card

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

Once you have your card, you’ll have access to a world of books, movies, music, and educational resources. And remember—your voice matters! If there’s a book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see added to our collection, let us know. We’re always happy to hear your suggestions.

Library News
July 15, 2026

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, 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 2026
Summer Reading is winding down, and what an amazing summer we have had unearthing stories and experiences with you! Reading logs for Youth Summer Reading are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17. Logs for Teen Summer Reading and Adult Summer Reading BINGO sheets are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24. We can’t wait to celebrate our readers and shower them with the prizes they have earned!

Teens can sign up for an End of Summer Movie with Ms. Abby on Monday, July 20, at 1:00 p.m. We are also wrapping up summer fun for youth and families with the rescheduled Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. with the City of Scottsville’s Bard Crew and equipment. A special thank-you goes to Mayor David Burch for making this opportunity possible.

Adult Summer Reading will conclude with an insightful presentation, Kentucky’s American Indian History as Told Through Archaeology, featuring Dr. Gwynn Henderson of Western Kentucky University on Tuesday, July 21, at 5:00 p.m.

New arrivals in the Children’s Department include The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman, 10 Little Monster Trucks by Annie Bailey, 10 Little Airplanes by Annie Bailey, Bad Kitty Gets a Job by Nick Bruel, Mobs of Minecraft: Attack of the Chicken Jockey by Christy Webster, America Is Wild: A State-by-State Encyclopedia of American Wildlife by Bran Timm, Carina Felina by Carmen Agra Deedy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga by Dav Pilkey, Because of a Bee by Lola M. Schaefer, and Beatrix and Her Friends by Anne Lambelet.

New Young Adult Titles
New YA books include X-Men Elsewhen Vol. 1 by John Byrne, School Bus Graveyard Vol. 1 by Webtoon, Mashle: Magic and Muscles Vol. 16 by Hajime Komoto, Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 20 by Gege Akutami, Witchblood by Matthew Erman, Lisa Sterle, and Gab Contreras, and Solo Leveling Vol. 2 by Chugong.

New Adult Fiction
New fiction titles on the adult shelves include Marion by Leah Rowan, Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn, Five by Ilona Bannister, This Could All Go Bad by Spencer Hall, The Last Sunday in May by Kate Clark Stone, Summer’s Never Over by Darby Bozeman, Heather by Caitlin Mullen, Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer, The Traveler by Joseph Eckert, and Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See.

New Adult Nonfiction
New nonfiction titles include Dinner with an Astronaut by Leroy Chiao, 1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World by Liaquat Ahamed, True Crime: A Memoir by Patricia Cornwell, The Cut Flower Garden by Jo Turner, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and the Power of Feeling Good Again by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey, Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives by Darby Saxbe, and Bread of Angels: A Memoir by Patti Smith.

Get Your Free Library Card
Getting a library card is easy. Stop by the library with a photo ID and a piece of 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 our 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 thousands of free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to start exploring anytime.

The Mini-Library at Cedar Springs #1 is now open! We extend our sincere thanks to the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce for hosting the ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 1. We also appreciate the support of our county and city officials who joined us in celebrating literacy and expanding library services within our community. The Mini-Library follows the same operating hours as the Allen County Public Library.

Join us on Saturday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m. for a special America 250 program presented in partnership with the Kentucky Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Patrick Gilmore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Allen County Public Library.

Experience the life and legacy of Loretta Lynn through a Kentucky Chautauqua performance. We would also like to recognize Assistant Director Chelsea Howard for helping make this exciting program possible.

Summer Reading is still going strong for readers of all ages, and there’s still plenty of fun to discover!

Teens are invited to join Ms. Abby on Monday, July 13, at 1:00 p.m. for a Puzzle Challenge. Gather your team and see how quickly you can complete a series of speed-run puzzles.

Children and families are invited to welcome Animal Tales back to the library on Tuesday, July 14, at 1:00 p.m. with Mrs. Melissa. Meet fascinating exotic animals up close while learning about the amazing creatures that share our world.

Adults are invited to Plant BINGO with Ms. Chelsea on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:00 p.m. Winners will take home beautiful plants to enjoy in their homes and gardens.

New Children’s Books

New arrivals in the Children’s Department include The Misfits: A Copycat Conundrum by Lisa Yee, Construction Crews Build Big! by R.W. Alley, Emergency Rescue by Camilla Gersh, Dante N. Ferno: Camp Catastrophe by Brian Gordon, The Crayons’ Book of Manners by Drew Daywalt, A Cozy Summer Day by Eliza Wheeler, The Fluffy Futon by Yuichi Kasano, Fishing Alaska by Kevin Lovegreen, The Farmer’s Pajamas by Ruth Paul, Exca-Gator by Brooke Hartman, and The Christian Heroes Series by Janet and Geoff Benge.

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelves include The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston, Land by Maggie O’Farrell, Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler, Whistler by Ann Patchett, A Love Once Lost by Jennie Goutet, The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden, Cat Love by Tomas Q. Morin, Summerland Cover by Ellen Baker, The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker, The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki, The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest, The Rainy Day Bookshop by RaeAnne Thayne, and Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi.

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include The Modern Pioneer Pantry by Mary Bryant Shrader, Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival by Justine van der Leun, Monster of a Land: On the Road in Search of Modern America by Lauren Hough, and Cooking the Borderlands by Claudette Zepeda.

Get Your Free Library Card

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

Once you have your library card, you’ll have access to a world of books, movies, music, digital resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. And remember—your voice matters! If there’s a book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see added to our collection, let us know. We’re always happy to hear your suggestions.

Library News
July 1, 2026

Library Hours & Digital Library

The Allen County Public Library is open 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. Patrons can also enjoy access to our digital library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With an active library card, you can borrow free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows through the Libby and Hoopla apps.

Have you visited our new Mini-Library yet? Located beside the Cedar Springs #1 Fire Department, the Mini-Library offers books, puzzle exchanges, and FREE Wi-Fi access for the community. Visitors are encouraged to borrow a book, leave a book for others to enjoy, or simply stop by and connect. The Mini-Library follows the same operating hours as the main library.

July has arrived, and there are still plenty of exciting Summer Reading activities ahead for all ages. Teens can join Ms. Abby and Ms. Mariah for Cave Art on Monday, July 6, at 1:00 p.m. Families and children will once again enjoy a visit from Jason Lindsey and his Science and STEM On-the-Go program on Tuesday, July 7, at 1:00 p.m. Adults ages 18 and older are invited to test their knowledge of all things Jurassic Park during themed trivia on July 7 at 5:00 p.m.  Please visit our website, www.allencountylibrary.com to register for teen and adult programs during the summer months.

New Children’s Books

New additions to the children’s collection include Lydia Loves Bugs by Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Unicorn Diaries: Legend of the Sea Dragon by Rebecca Elliott, Kindergarten Gets Ready by Naomi Danis, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel by Colleen AF Venable, I Want to Be a Farmer by Laura Driscoll, I Love My School with the Very Hungry Caterpillar by The World of Eric Carle, I Am Speedy: Confessions of a Turbocharged Sloth by Kristen Tracy, I Am Not Boring: The True-Life Story of a Log by Lena Podesta, Happy Birthday America: 250 Years of the United States by Becky Baines, Scrapper: Hot Dog Days by Cam Higgins, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence by Neil Gorsuch, and Hello, Ocean by Corinna Luyken.

New Adult Fiction

Recent additions to the adult fiction collection include Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Thrall by Rebecca Mahoney, The Yankee Sphinx by Mark Frost, Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri, Attention Seeking Behavior by Aea Varfis 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 Train by Matt Haig, Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick, The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman, and The Land and Its People by David Sedaris.

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles now available 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 15 Speeches by Ben Rhodes, and Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth by Jen Hamilton.

Get Your Free Library Card

Getting a library card is quick and easy. Simply stop by the library with a photo ID and a recently postmarked piece of mail, or call 270-237-3861 for additional information.

With a library card, you’ll have access to thousands of books, movies, music titles, digital resources, and educational opportunities. And remember—your suggestions matter. If there is a book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see added to our collection, let us know!