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.

There’s always something happening at the library for young readers.

Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and fun activities.
Pre-K Story Hour: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (same program offered both days).
Homeschool Enrichment: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. for students ages 5–12.
The In-Betweens: Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. for students ages 10–12.

To reserve your child’s spot, call 270-237-3861 or visit the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com.

Did you know that the library has a podcast?  Among the Stacks if a podcast that is produced by the staff of the library.  Take a listen to learn about library happenings, news and the books we recommend!  It’s completely free and gives everyone an insight on those who work behind the scenes at the library.

New reads for the children’s department include: Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Weather by Katie Daynes, Milton Makes a Move by Jonathan Graziano, Mission: Bedtime by Tracey Corderoy, Mother Boo: Poems from Spookytown by Vikki VanSickle, Mystery at the Biltmore by Colleen Nelson, The Odyssey: A Modern Retelling by Liv Albert, Off the Wall : Making Stuff Together by Molly Idle, Extreme Weather for Kids: Predicting the Weather by Matthew Cappucci, Wonderful Halloween by Emily Wingfield Martin, Wide Load on the Road by Stephen Savage, and Goosebumps House of Shivers: What We Do At Night by R.L. Stine.

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include: A Heartbeat at My Feet by Kristin Judd, Girls Our Age by Phoebe Thompson, The Enigma Challenge by S.C. Godfrey, The Crying Killer by Jess Lourey, Counting the Days by Laura Chinn, The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen, When Silence Breaks by Elizabeth Goddard, Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty, and The Sleeping Sisters by Jennifer Givhan.

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

September 9, 2026

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. The Mini-Library at Cedar Springs # 1 also operated during regular business 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.

Programs are back for children this week at the library.  Visit our website to register today!

We have weekly programs for children of all ages.  Join Mrs. Melissa every Tuesday and Friday at 10AM for Pre-K Story Time.  This program is for children three to five years of age and helps prepare them for kindergarten.  Get ready to learn ABC’s, 123’s, and everything in between. Toddlers three years and younger will enjoy Toddler Time every Wednesday at 10AM.  Home School Homies for children five to twelve years old are invited to participate in learning that is FUN!  Get ready to make connections, explore and discover new things, and make life long friends.  This home school program meets up every Tuesday at 1PM.  An after-school program, called InBeTweens for children 10-12 years old take place every Thursday at 3:30.  We can’t wait to see you!

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 books for the children’s department include: Mystery at the Biltmore: The Farouk Forgery by Colleen Nelson, The Ginghams by T.C. Kemper, Grumpy Monkey Up All Night by Suzanne Lang, Hairy and Scary! By Jan Thomas, Dragon Masters: Heart of the Ruby Dragon by Tracey West, Heroes by Alan Gratz, Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda, How to Read Weather Maps by Baby Professor, The Humble Pie by Jory John, If The Moon by Matthew Burgess, and Minecraft: Last Exit to the End! by Caleb Zane Huett.

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include: To Fall in Love at Christmas by Robin Lee Hatcher, The Ties that Bind by Linda Byler, The Sweet Tea Odyssey by Catherine Mann, The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion by Alexander McCall Smith, The Strangers by Ryan David Jahn, Shadows of Sparta by C.R. Jane, Nearshore by Steve Hawk, No Higher Ground by Nicole Brooks, Into the Blue by Emma Brodie, and How to Ruin a Wedding by Elba Luz.

New non-fiction titles for adults include: Unbreakable Courage by Max Lucado, The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, and Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit by Sam Roberts.

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’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. Don’t forget to stop by the Mini-Library at Cedar Springs #1 as well! It is open during our regular operating 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.

Regular weekly children’s programs are back, and Mrs. Melissa has been busy planning fun and engaging programs for children of all ages! Be sure to check our online calendar and register today.

• Toddler Time takes place every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., beginning September 9.
• Pre-K Story Time is offered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m., giving caregivers the flexibility to choose the day that works best for their family.
• Homeschool Homies meets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and is perfect for local homeschooling families.
• The In-Betweens is designed for kids ages 10–12 and meets every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

Mrs. Abby invites teens ages 13–18 to register for a special Poster Design Workshop on Thursday, September 9, at 4:00 p.m. Participants will work in our Makerspace to design, print, and frame their very own poster. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today!  Visit our online calendar to register: www.allencountylibrary.com/calendar

Did you know your library card gives you access to 600+ free online courses? You can explore courses on 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 for the children’s department include: The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase by Aaron Blabey, The Best Action Games for Roblox Fans by Liv Ngan, Big Rig Pig by Claire Tattersfield, The Birds in the Boat by Audrey Helen Weber, Bluey’s Heelerween by Jessica Magro, Boo! From the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Megan Roth, Hardy Boys Series Books 1–10 by Franklin W. Dixon, Everything You Need to Know About Life You Can Learn From a Dog by Bruce Littlefield, The Farm Next Door by Kelly Rice Schmitt

New titles in the YA section include: The Phantom, Vol. 2 by Ray Fawkes, Our Aimless Nights, Vol. 1 by Koumori, Orion by Ngozi Ukazu, My Tokyo Summer by Abby Denson, Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves

New fiction titles on the adult shelves include: The Ladies Hall by Vanessa Miller, The Good Parts by Evann Normandin, Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle, Delusional by James Patterson, A Dark Path by Linda Castillo, Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers, Brain Damage by Freida McFadden, The Book of Chuck by Latoya Watkins, The Best I Never Had by Amy Buchanan, Autumn at the Cat Café by Kathleen Fuller, The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian

New adult nonfiction titles include: Detours: Hope and Growth After Life’s Hardest Turns by Elizabeth Smart, Up on Cove Mountain: Adventure, Tragedy, and a Quest for Meaning on the Appalachian Trail by Earl Swift

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 our collection. We’re always happy to hear what our patrons want to see on the shelves!