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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.

We hope everyone enjoyed the Memorial Day holiday as we honored and remembered the members of our military and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading registration for 2026 is now underway. Register online at www.allencountylibrary.com and click the “Summer Reading 2026” link to get started. In-house registration is also available. Stop by the library to register and pick up your materials as you and your family get ready to Unearth Stories all summer long with ACPL.

New Arrivals for Young Readers
New titles for young readers include The Railroad Kitten by Holly Webb, Project Penicillin by Isabel Thomas, Poems for Every Season by Bette Westera, Pet Placement Society by Primo Gallanosa, Dino Poet by Tom Angleberger, Nightmare on Nightmare Street by R. L. Stine, Navigating Night by Julie Leung, More Than a Tree by Sarah Kurpiel, Minecraft Vol. 5 by Kazuyoshi Seto, and Minecraft: Adventure School by Monica Sanz.

New Fiction Titles for Adults
New fiction titles on the adult shelves include Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell, The Hill by Harriet Clark, Chase the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher, As Far As She Knew by Diana Awad, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, Bone Door by Frances White, The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, Last Seen by Lucy Clarke, John of John by Douglas Stuart, Edmonia by Brianne Baker, Prowl by Colleen Coble, Where We Belong by Kim Vogel Sawyer, First Comes Marriage…Then Comes Murder by Donna Mumma, and Dastardly Deeds Down on the Farm by Hickey, Johnson, Lilly, and Thompson.

New Nonfiction Titles
New nonfiction selections include The Creature’s Guide to Caring: How Animal Parents Teach Us That Humans Were Born to Care by Elizabeth Preston, America, America: A New History of the New World by Greg Grandin, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald, and The Book of Coffee by Julian Baggini.

Get Your 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 welcomes visitors 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. Can’t make it in person? Our digital library is open 24/7, offering free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to enjoy thousands of titles anytime, anywhere.

Summer Reading registration for all ages begins online May 24, 2026. Visit our website and click the Summer Reading 2026 link to complete the appropriate registration form. In-person registration begins Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the library.

Registration continues throughout the summer, with a special Summer Reading Kick-Off on Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. Families can enjoy activities, prizes, and plenty of fun as we begin a season full of stories and discovery. We can’t wait to unearth stories with you all summer long.

Young readers can enjoy these new arrivals: Ways Papi Says I Love You by Delia Ruiz, Wake Up, Grouchy Bear! by David Ezra Stein, Thank You, Mom! by Eric Carle, Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes by Kimberly and James Dean, Rescue Trucks by Ilanit Oliver, The Smurfs Tales by Peyo, Science Hobbies by Hooked on Hobbies, Sarabeth’s Garage by Melanie Florence, Ruthie by Esme Shapiro, and Rocket by Josh Barker.

Fresh fiction titles now available include: A Violent Masterpiece by Jordan Harper, Magician by Tracy Lynne Oliver, Nerve Damage by Annakeara Stinson, Now Then by Morgan Radford, Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, How the Story Goes by Andrew Forrester, Reality Bites by Amy Mass, The Supper Club Saints by Claire Swinarski, These Empty Places by Sarah Loudin Thomas, and Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola.

New nonfiction selections include: Obsessed with the Best by Ella Quittner, Monsters in the Archives: My Year with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children by Mac Barnett, The Lost Voices of Pompeii: Life and Death on Pompeii’s Final Day by Dr. Jess Venner, Peace Be With You by Pope Leo XIV, and Romantasy Embroidery: 23 Stunning Patterns for Romance and Fantasy Lovers by Jamie Photo.

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

 With your library card, you’ll unlock access to books, movies, music, and lifelong learning. And don’t forget—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 welcomes the community with convenient hours 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 the library’s digital collection anytime, day or night. With an active library card, users have free access to e-books, audiobooks, and television shows through the Libby and Hoopla apps. Thousands of titles are available to explore from the comfort of home.

Summer Reading 2026

Summer Reading season is almost here, and this year’s exciting theme is “Unearth a Story.” Programs and activities for all ages will begin with the Summer Reading Kick-Off on Friday, June 5, during First Friday on the square with Heart of Scottsville. Registration opens May 24. Participants may sign up online by visiting the library website and clicking the Summer Reading link or by registering in person at the circulation desk. Library staff looks forward to celebrating a summer full of reading, learning, and fun with the community.

Free Online Learning

A library card offers more than books—it also unlocks access to more than 600 free online courses. Topics include business, computer skills, crafts and hobbies, health and wellness, personal development, homeschooling resources, writing, and more. Visit the library website and click “Free Online Classes” to begin learning something new today.  www.allencountylibrary.com

New Children’s Books

Young readers can discover many new titles, including Bad Kitty Joins the Team by Nick Bruel, Asterwood by Jacquelyn Stolos, Big Nate: Code Red! by Lincoln Pierce, Become a Cosmetologist by Talent to Trade, When the Sun Goes Down by Greg Pizzoli, What’s for Dinner by Larysa Maliush, What Is the World Cup? by Bonnie Bader, We All Belong by Gianna Marino, Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nunez, When You See Us by Katherine Hocker, and Woodlore by Kevin Parr.

New Young Adult Titles & Graphic Novels

New arrivals for teens include Gachiakuta by Kei Urana, Hotel Limbo by Ben Harel, Release Me by Tahereh Mafi, Morgana and Oz by Miyuli, The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga, Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds, Unscripted by Sujin Witherspoon, Skating Wilder by Brandon Dumais, Speed Racer by David Pepose, Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore by Diana Peterfreund, and Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider.

New Adult Fiction

Adult readers will find plenty of fresh titles on the shelves, including The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew, The Bloody and the Damned by Becca Coffindaffer, The Dead Ringer by Dane Bahr, Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin, The Faraway Inn by Sara Beth Durst, Honor and Heresy by Max Francis, Underlake by Erin L. McCoy, Over the Edge by Susan May Warren, Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass, The Blind Date Agreement by Jessica Cunsolo, The Curse of Hester Garden by Tamika Thompson, Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens, and The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson.

Get Your Free Library Card

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

With a library card, patrons gain access to books, movies, music, digital resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. Community members are also encouraged to share suggestions for books, movies, or music they would like to see added to the 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, 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.

Weekly Programs for Children

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.

Free Online Learning

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 Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include: Whirby by Molly Harris, Minecraft: When the Warden Calls by Caleb Zane Huett, The Rare Bird by Elisha Cooper, Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae, Pizzasaurus by Tammi Sauer, My Someone: A Pet Adoption Story by Yuko Torii, The Borrowed Puppy by Holly Webb, God, the Great, I Am by Sydney Ann Johnson, Decoy Saves Opening Day by Shohei Ohtani, I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery, Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince by Tui T. Sutherland, and Hikaru in the Light! by Mai Matsuda

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include:

Underlake by Erin L. McCoy, Over the Edge by Susan May Warren, Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass, The Blind Date Agreement by Jessica Cunsolo, The Curse of Hester Garden by Tamika Thompson, Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens, and The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson,

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include:

The Fullness of Time: Marking the Day by Birdsong, Blooms, Shadows, and Stars by Cathy Haynes, and ASVAB 2026/2027 for Dummies by Angie Papple Johnston,

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. 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.

Children and families preparing for kindergarten are encouraged to join us for First Friday’s on the Scottsville Square with the Heart of Scottsville to “Learn as You Grow” on Friday, May 1 at 6PM.   Kits valued at over $50 will be dispersed to eligible participants thanks to a grant with the Regional Collaborative of Allen, Logan, and Simpson Counties through the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.

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.

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 Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include:
All That Glimmers by Laura Baker, Blues Boy: The B.B. King Story by Alice Faye Duncan, Birdy by N. West Moss, Because of a Show by Julie Fogliano, Copland: A Story About America by Veronica Mang, The Babysitters Club: Claudia and the Great Search by Ann M. Martin, The Chick-O-Saurus by Kelly Crull, Cat’s New Book by Nathalie Belhassen, Cat and Cat Adventures: The Lair of the Owl King by Susie Yi, Bug on the Bus by David Catrow, How to Catch a Bookworm by Alice Walstead, InBeTweens by Faith Erin Hicks, Iguana Miss You! by Sandra Boynton, I Love You Rain or Shine by Danielle McLean, Just One Oak by Maria Gianferrari, and It’s My Bird-Day! By Mo Willems.

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include:
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, The Optimists by Brian Platzer, No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand, It Girl by Allison Pataki, A Cruise to Die For by Heather Graham, The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, The Moonlight Runner by Karen Robards, The Last Letters of Sally and Walter by Cammie McGovern, and Just This Once by Lena Hendrix

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include:
The Life You Don’t Know You Believe: How to Find it & Live Free by Jennie Allen, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie XO, The Secret Lived of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott

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.

Library News

April 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.

Weekly Programs for Children

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.

New Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include:
Rumpelstiltskin by Mac Barnett, A Place to Pray: A Tale of Friendship and Community by Doreen Klein Robinson, Phoenix by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk by Kimberly and James Dean, Otherwise Known as Judy the Great by Selina Alko, Time for a Change by QuestLove, Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland Affirmations Song by Snoop Dogg, Serendipity by Gabbie Benda, A Scar Like a River by Lisa Graff, Bog Buddies by Amy Hevron, Barbie: Bunny Birthday Bash by Anna Membrino, An Anthology of Flowers by Maddie Bailey, Goosebumps How of Shivers: One Night at Camp Bigfoot by R.L. Stine, The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl, Very Special You by Emma Dodd, and Tiny Garden by Deborah Underwood.

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include:
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, The Optimists by Brian Platzer, No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, Reverse by Steven F. Havill, Love by the Book by Jessica George, This Land is Your Land by Beverly Gage, The Ship Who Dared by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere, And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison, A World Appears by Michael Pollan, The Tree of Light and Flowers by Thomas Perry, Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood, and The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez.

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include:
The Life You Don’t Know You Believe: How to Find it & Live Free by Jennie Allen, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie XO, The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott, Haint Country: Dark Folktales from the Hills and Hollers by Mathew R. Sparks, Paranormal Kentucky by Marie Mitchell, London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe, Joyful Anxiety by Kate Bowler, Whatever Happened to Eddy Crane? By Kate Crane, and Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs by Lloyd Blankfein.

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.

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.

Weekly Programs for Children

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.

New Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include:
Honor Flight : Celebrating America’s Veterans by Jeff Gottesfeld, Goldfinches by Mary Oliver, Owl Diaries: Eva Saves the Day by Rebecca Elliott, The Dream by Gideon Sterer, Dante N. Ferno is Not a Loser by Brian Gordon, Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess, Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone by Andrew Clemson, Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds by Will Hillenbrand, A Kid Like Me by Norm Feuti, Jayden Notices by Carolyn Crimi, Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes, Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble by John Patrick Green, I Survived, the Graphic Novel: The California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis.

New Young Adult Titles

New YA books include:
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New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include:

Hunt Brother Search & Rescue Series by Jessica Ashley, The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jaime Jo Wright, Don’t Fall in Love With Me by Paige Toon, Dr. Prepper: Freaky Florida Investigators by Margaret Lashley, Harbor Pointe by Irene Hannon, The Lumber Baron’s Wife by Lynn Austin, With the Enduring Tides by Jane Kirkpatrick, More Than Friends by Denise Hunter, The Missing Ones by A.R. Torre, Piper at the Gates of Dusk by Patrick Ness, When It’s Your Time For Midnight by Blessing Musariri, The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer, The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Susan Patterson and James Patterson
New Adult Nonfiction

New non-fiction titles on the adult shelf include:

The Aubreigh Wyatt Story: A Mother’s Fight for Justice, Love, and Lasting Change by Heather Wyatt and Dolores: My Journey Home by Catherine Paiz.

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.

Library News

April 8, 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. 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 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.

New Children’s Books

New arrivals for young readers include:
Ella Josephine and the Perfectly Imperfect Day by Nina LaCour, Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus by Rex Stone, Crouton by Kristine A. Lombardi, The Critter Club: Liz Plays Matchmaker by Callie Barkley, The Colors of Nature: Discover the Beautiful Colors that Brighten our World! By Catherine Barr, Hazel and Herbert by Alexandria Thompson, A Fluffle of Bunnies by Christie Matheson, A Family of Readers by Rob Sanders, Weather by DK, I’ve Got a Dog: A Happy Little Tune by Sandra Boynton, Good Dogs: 101 Dogs You Need to Know by Brian Boone, What a Small Cat Needs by Natalia Shaloshvili, Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey Howes, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins, Sonic the Hedgehog: On the Go, Vol. 2, and Mr. Norton’s New Truck by  Huw Lewis Jones.

New Adult Fiction

New fiction titles on the adult shelf include:
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, The Optimists by Brian Platzer, No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, The Jump by Natalie Keller Reinert, Down Fall by Marc J. Gregson, Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict, Expired Return by Lisa Phillips, South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe, and Beneath by Ariel Sullivan

New Adult Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles include:
The Life You Don’t Know You Believe: How to Find it & Live Free by Jennie Allen, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic by Bunnie XO, The Secret Lived of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott, Seven Sisters: Captives and Rebels in Revolutionary Europe’s First Family by Veronica Buckley, Preparing for End of Life for Dummies by Virginia Chang, Ph.D., How Flowers Made Our World by David George Haskell, Emergence: A Memoir of Boyhood, Computation, and the Mysteries of Mind by David Sussillo, and A Suit or a Suitcase by Maggie Smith

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., but library access doesn’t stop when the doors close. Our digital library is available 24/7, giving patrons free access to e-books, audiobooks, and even television shows with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles anytime, anywhere.

There’s plenty happening at the library each week for young readers and families. Toddlers are invited to join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, and fun activities. Preschoolers and their parents or guardians can attend Pre-K Story Hour on Tuesdays or Fridays at 10:00 a.m., with the same program offered both days. Homeschool students ages 5–12 are invited to enrichment programs on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., and students ages 10–12 can take part in The In-Betweens on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. To reserve your child’s spot, call 270-237-3861 or visit the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make the library part of your weekly routine!

Your library card also unlocks access to more than 600 free online courses. Topics include business, computer skills, crafts and hobbies, entrepreneurship, finance, health and wellness, homeschooling resources, language arts, law and criminal justice, parenting, psychology, science, personal development, writing skills, and much more. To learn more, visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

Our shelves are always growing with exciting new books. New children’s titles include Chicka Chicka Peep Peep by Julien Chung; Let It Shine!: A Celebration of You by Carole Boston Weatherford; Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda; Weather and Garden Time by Jill McDonald; Gus and Glory by Sarah Guillory; Gone Viral by Gary Soto; Game Quest: Glitch by Ash J. Wu; America the Beautiful by Jane Hampton Cook; Being a Blue Angel by Mark Sutherland and Amy C. Sutherland; I Think I Saw the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace; Ramadan for Everyone by Aya Khalil; Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery by Nick Offerman; and What Does Bunny See? by Linda Sue Park.

New additions to the adult fiction shelves include Faithful Heart by Tracie Peterson; The Complex by Karan Mahajan; Death at a Firefly Tea by Laura Childs; The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery; The Boyfriend Launcher by Raechell Garrett; All Booked Up by Melody Carlson; She Fell Away by Lenore Nash; Kin by Tayari Jones; The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti; The Good Fortune of Miss Robbins by Melanie Dickerson; Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams; This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum; Missing by E.A. Jackson; Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding; Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns; Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson; Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher; The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow by Leah Weiss; and When I Kill You by B. A. Paris.

New nonfiction titles for adults include Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results by Nir Eyal; The Anti-Inflammatory 30-Day Reset by Sophie Richards; The Invincible Brain by Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD; and You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or stop by the library with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a whole world of books, movies, music, and learning will be right 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 here to make your library experience the best it can be.

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., but the fun doesn’t stop when the doors close! Our digital library is available 24/7, giving you access to free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows anytime with an active library card. Simply download the Libby and Hoopla apps to explore thousands of titles right from your phone or tablet.

We also have plenty happening inside the library each week. Toddlers can enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities during Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their parents or guardians are invited to Pre-K Story Hour, offered twice each week on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m., with the same program available on both days.

Homeschool students ages 5–12 are welcome to join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. for enrichment programs filled with learning and creativity. Students ages 10–12 can also take part in The In-Betweens, which meets on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn new things, make friends, and have fun at the library. To reserve your child’s spot, call 270-237-3861 or visit the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make the library part of your weekly routine!

Did you know the library also offers more than 600 free online courses? Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, or boost your career, there’s something for everyone. Course topics include accounting, crafts and hobbies, business, career training, computer skills, entrepreneurship, finance, health and medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law and criminal justice, parenting, psychology, science, personal development, special education, test preparation, writing skills, and much more. To learn more, visit www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

Our shelves are always growing with exciting new titles. New children’s books include Do I Love You? Yes I Do! by Ruth Forman; Chicken Story Time by Sandy Asher; Chicka Chicka You You: A Mirror Book; Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant Cookbook; Become a Vehicle Mechanic by Ashley Kuehl; Baa Baa Shop: Sheep’s First Haircut by Wendell Brooks; DK: An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs; Monster Jam: The Legend of ThunderRoarus by Marisa Aveling; Our Universe: The Milky Way by Marion Dane Bauer; Magic Hoodoo Child by Amber McBride; Disney Haunted Mansion: Magical Map by Ridley Pearson; and Just Like Home: Love Rolls In by Erin Soderberg Downing.

New nonfiction titles for young adults include Footeprint: Eunice Newton Foote at the Dawn of Climate Science and Women’s Rights by Lindsay Metcalf and A Study Skills Survival Guide for Neurodivergent Learners by Julia Childs.

On the adult shelves, new fiction arrivals include Wayland by Jerusha Agen; To Find Where She Belongs by Robin Lee Hatcher; This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page; Taming Lady Temperance by Karen Witemeyer; The Re-Do List by Denise Williams; Mists Over Chanel Islands by Sarah Sundin; The Beginner’s Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter; Bravo by Jessica Ashley; Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson; How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh; A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman; How to Survive in the Woods by Kat Rosenfield; Six Little Words by Sally Page; Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn; Once and Again by Rebecca Serle; Nonesuch by Francis Spufford; Hearts in Circulation by Sarah Monzon, Taming Lady Temperance by Karen Witemeyer, Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden, and Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris.

New nonfiction titles for adults include Discovering Life’s Story: The Birth of Genetics by Joy Hakim; All About Allergies by Dr. Zachary Rubin; The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love by Alice Hoffman; Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden; Heartland by Keith O’Brien; and Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life by Fred Minnick.

Getting a free library card is easy. Just call 270-237-3861 or stop by with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a whole 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. We’re here to make your library experience the very best it can be.