We want to congratulate Shelia Stovall on her recent retirement.  Scottsville and Allen County have greatly improved thanks to her unwavering service in providing resources to this community.  As the new Library Director, I will make sure to keep treading in the footsteps she has set.  The future is bright for the library, thanks to the groundwork that has been established.

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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The InBetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for children this week include: Minecraft 5-Minute Stories by Christy Webster, 42 Works of Art Everyone Should Know by Brad Finger, 39 Clues: The Sword Thief: A Graphic Novel by Peter Lerangis, First 101 Things That Go Words: A Life-the-Fla- Hide-and-Seek Game with 30 Flaps by Highlights, An Anthology of Stargazing by Abigail Beall, Billy the Kid Dangles His Heart Out by Dolly Parton, Early & Worm Snow Problem and Other Stories by Greg Pizzoli, Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman, Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel, Pt. 2 by Shannon Messenger, and A Sticker Valentine by Lane Smith.

New books for young adults include: A Barista’s Guide to Love and Larcency by Caroline Bonin, Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet, Cherish by Tracy Wolff, Half Witted by Christy Barritt, Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube, Persephone’s Curse by Katrina Leno, We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark, and Trail Rides & Starry Eyes by Katrina Emmel.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber, The Art of Burning Heather by Devrie Brynn Donalson, The Obsession by Natasha Preston, Rescued Heart: The Story of Sarah by Angela Hunt, When the Avalanche Roared by Lauralee Bliss, Gone Dark by Ryan Steck, Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham, The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey and New Beginnings by Lynda Byler,

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: ACT 2026 Study Guide, Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much by Cynthia Erivo, and The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life by Justin Whitmel Earley.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and a piece of mail that is recently postmarked. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

Library News

January 28, 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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The InBetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for children this week include: The Mitten by Jessica Southwock, Race and Rescue! (Disney/Pixar Cars) by RH Disney, The Raven: The Classic Poem by Edgar Allan Poe and Chloe Bristol, Rus and Moose by Chuchu Wang, Smoochies! by Sandra Boynton, What Are Taylor Swift’s Eras? by Niki Catherine, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 20: Cause and Effect by Ian Flynn,  The Night of the Hedgehog by Tanya Rosie, Mushrooms and Company: How a Marvelously Moldy Network Supports Life on Earth by Geert-Jan Roebers, and Anne of Green Gables, A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Brenna Thummler.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Weekend on Allyson Island by Susannah B. Lewis, The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson, Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin, The Orchard by Peter Heller, Kingdom of Tomorrow by Gena Showalter, Better in Black by Cassandra Clare, Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer, Slow Gods by Claire North, Silent Bones by Val McDermid, Needle Lake by Justine Champine and Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney, We Did OK, Kid by Anthony Hopkins, Confidence: Eight Steps to Knowing Your Worth by Roxie Nafousi, The Honest Book of Presidents: The Men Who Shaped America by Allen Estrin, and Capitalism by Sven Beckert.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Registration is open for our Winter Reading Program. Adults, teens, and kids can register at the library or on our website, www.allencountylibrary.com, to get a participation log to complete. Participants will include books read, programs attended, and activities participated in at the library. Once reading/activity logs are complete, participants will receive a prize and be entered for a grand prize drawing at the end of February. Check our website for upcoming events.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The Inbetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

New books for children this week include: Bird Block by Christopher Franceschelli, Barbie: Cooling with Besties: 35+ Recipes Kids Can Make! by Mattel, The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings For Little Ones by Mike Berenstain, Winter is Wonderful by Emma Dodd, Snow Dogs by Jilian Metchooyeah, Disney Lilo & Stitch: The Graphic Novel by R.H. Disney, Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14) by Dav Pilkey, Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Hour of Enchantment by Cube Kid, and Confessions from the Group Chat by Jodi Meadows.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: A Murder in the Making by Victoria Laurie, The Italian Secret by Tara Moss, House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk, House of Bane and Blood and City of Mirth and Malice by Alexis L. Menard, Heavenly Bodies and Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu, The Forgotten Book Club by Kate Storey, Closing Time by Michael Ledwidge, The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole, Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, and One Small Mistake by Dandy Smith.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: 100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke, How to Test Negative for Stupid by John Kennedy, The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson, Paying Kind Attention: 30 Days to Awaken Your Superpower by Dianna C. Hunt, Heart, Life, Music by Kenny Chesney, The Sailing of the Intrepid: The Incredible Wartime Voyage of the Navy’s Iconic Aircraft Carrier by Montel Williams, LCDR USN Ret. The Devil Reached Toward The Sky: The Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb by Garrett M. Graff, Embroidery on Knits by Judit Gummlich, and That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 19th, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Unless it’s a holiday, 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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

Registration is open for our Winter Reading Program. Adults, teens, and kids can register at the library or on our website, www.allencountylibrary.com, to get a participation log to complete. Participants will include books read, programs attended, and activities participated in at the library. Once reading/activity logs are complete, participants will receive a prize and be entered for a grand prize drawing at the end of February. Check our website for upcoming events.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The Inbetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

New books for children this week include: Goodnight Crayons by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Year Round by Audrey Helen Weber, A Hatful of Dreams by Bob Graham, The Great Oak Tree by Zoë Armstrong and Amémlie Videlo, Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan, Mama Sugar Bear: A Tale That’s a Little Bit True by Katie Bosch, Look Up by Azul López, If the Shoe Fits (Whatever After Graphic Novel #2) by Sarah Mlynowski, I Survived The Dust Bowl, 1935 by Lauren Tarshis, and Dork Diaries 1 Full-Color Edition: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renée Russell.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Spasm by Robin Cook, Dark Joy by Christine Feehan, The Christmas King by Karen Kingsbury, The Invisible Woman by James Patterson and Susan DiLallo, Order of Royals by Jude Deveraux, Only Way Out by Tod Goldberg, , The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz, The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan, The Right to Remain by James Grippando, and Remember that Day by Mary Balogh.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War by Gregory W. Slayton, What Matters in Jane Austen? by John Mullan, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II by David Nasaw, The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery by Siddharth Kara, The Five Habits of Hope by Julia Garcia. The Crone Zone: How to Get Older with Style, Nerve, and a Little Bit of Magic by Nina Bargiel, Elements of Timeless Style: Creating a Forever Home by Erin Gates, The Miracles Among Us by Dr. Marc Siegel, and Face Your Financial Fears: The Simple Guide to Fixing Your Relationship with Money by Jake Cousineau.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Registration is open for our Winter Reading Program. Adults, teens, and kids can register at the library or on our website, www.allencountylibrary.com, to get a participation log to complete. Participants will include books read, programs attended, and activities participated in at the library. Once reading/activity logs are complete, participants will receive a prize and be entered for a grand prize drawing at the end of February. Check our website for upcoming events.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The Inbetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

New books for children this week include:  Flurry Float, and Fly! The Story of a Snowstorm by Laura Purdie Salas, A Cure for the Hiccups by Jennifer E. Smith & Brandon James Scott, Zootopia 2: Better Together by Natasha Buchard, Bear Heart by Louise Greig and Hoang Giang, The Bestest Big Brother, Ever by Ben Mantle, Light It Up! (Avatar Legends Bending Academy: Fire #1) by Ash J. Wu, The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Ma Brallier, and The Last Ember: The Aerimander Chronicles Book 1 by Lily Berlin Dodd.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: The Fix by Mia Sheridan, Born to Be Killed: A Smoke Jensen Novel of the West by William W. Johnstone, Burning Secrets by Susan May Warren, Midnight by Sharon Sala, Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli, On the Edge of Trust by Patricia Bradley, A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall, Prowl by Colleen Coble, Waltzing with Tumbleweeds by Dusty Richards, Osage Dawn by Darrel Sparkman, The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg by Krista Davis, The Dead Come to Stay by Brandy Schillace, The Lighthouse at the Cove by Amy Clipston, Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff, To Reveal A Reckless Love by Robin Lee Hatcher and Chasing Sunsets by Rachel Hanna.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Undercover Kindness: Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity by Jimmy Darts, Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, The Untold Story by Jeffrey Kluger, Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart by Amber Emily Smith, Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Façade by Getting Louder with the Truth by Amy Dugger King, How to Make Money in Any Market by James J. Cramer, The Look by Michelle Obama, and  Look Again: Recognize Your Worth, Renew Your Hope, Run with Confidence by Tim Tebow with A.J. Gregory.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book,

The library will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve, and remain closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day. Stop by early to stock up on books, movies, and music for the holiday. The library will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Unless it’s a holiday, 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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

Registration is open for our Winter Reading Program. Adults, teens, and kids can register at the library or on our website, www.allencountylibrary.com, to get a participation log to complete. Participants will include books read, programs attended, and activities participated in at the library. Once reading/activity logs are complete, participants will receive a prize and be entered for a grand prize drawing at the end of February. Check our website for upcoming events.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for young adults this week include: Cat + Crazy Volume 2 by Wataru Nadatani, The House Saphir by Melissa Meyer, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 11: Mash Burnedead and The God of Water by Hajimi Komoto, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 12 by Hajimi Komoto, Star Wars: The Last Order by Kwame Mbalia, and Under a Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughrean.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include:  At Morning Light by Lauraine Snelling, Fallen Star by Lee Goldberg, The Adversary by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens, Bog Queen by Anna North, Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite, The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman, The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury, NYPD Red 8: The 11:59 Bomber by Marshall Karp, The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf, The Predicament by William Boyd, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorn, and We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together by Lysa TerKeurst, Bitcoin is for Everyone: Why Our Financial System is Broken and Bitcoin is the Solution by Natalie Brunell, and Cocktails with George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Philip Gefter.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. Stop by early to stock up on books, movies, and music for the holiday. The library will reopen on Friday, December 26, at 9:00 am.

Unless it’s a holiday, 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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Registration is open for our Winter Reading Program. Adults, teens, and kids can register at the library or on our website, www.allencountylibrary.com, to get a participation log to complete. Participants will include books read, programs attended, and activities participated in at the library. Once reading/activity logs are complete, participants will receive a prize and be entered for a grand prize drawing at the end of February. Check our website for upcoming events.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

New books for children this week include: Zip Zap Wickety Wack by Matthew Diffee, The World at Night by Ben Lerwil, The Winding Willow by Will Hillenbrand, SpongeBob Squarepants 5-Minute Stories Collection by Random House, The Snowball Fight by Beth Ferry & Tom Lichtenheld, A Place Just for Me by Loredana Baldinucci and Melinda Berti, Minecraft: One Last Quest by Brandon Hoáng, and Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever by Kallie George.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include:  The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman, Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, The Black Wolf by Louise Penny, Calling All Blessings by Beverly Jenkins, The Reluctant Reaper by Mary Janice Davidson, Revolve by Bal Khabra, Out of Time by Irene Hannon, Dark Horse by Felix Francis, In His Timing by Chloe Witcher, Alechemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen, Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose, Dust Storm by Maggie Gates, Fall at Once by Nora Everly, O’Deadly Night by Vicki Delany, A Hidden Hope by Suzanne Woods Fisher, A Christmas Witness by Charles Todd, Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman, Robert B. Parker’s Showdown by Mike Lupica, and Tom Clancy: Executive Power by Andrews & Wilson.

New books on the adult nonfiction shelf include: 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species by S. David Scott and Casey McFarlan, Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey,  and To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower by Bret Baier.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.

The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. Stop by early to stock up on books, movies, and music for the holiday. We will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Unless it’s a holiday, 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 never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Our regularly scheduled programs for children and youth will not be offered during the last two weeks of December.

New books for children this week include: Strawberry’s Sweet Surprise by Jennifer Moorman, Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals by G.G. McQueen, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants: The Rescue Crew by Matt Huntley, The Sparrow Who Fell to the Ground by Anthony Desteffano, Secrets of the Stars by Neon Squid, Race and Rescue! (Disney/Pixar Cars) by Steve Behling, Pokémon: Scarlet  & Violet by Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto, The Boxcar Children: The Pizza Problem based on the series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, 2026 World Records by Scholastic, Rock Paper Incisors by Amy Timberlake, and Firefly by Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker.

New graphic novels for young adults include: Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Legends of Justice by Gabriel Hardman, The Spectacular Spider-Men Vol. 3: Strange Love by Greg Weisman, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 14 by Hajime Komoto, Moan: Junji Ito Sstory Collection by Junji Ito, and Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber, Vol. 1 by Kenny Ruiz.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include:  The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman, Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, The Black Wolf by Louise Penny, Calling All Blessings by Beverly Jenkins, The Reluctant Reaper by Mary Janice Davidson, Revolve by Bal Khabra, Out of Time by Irene Hannon, Dark Horse by Felix Francis, In His Timing by Chloe Witcher, Alechemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen, Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose, Dust Storm by Maggie Gates, Fall at Once by Nora Everly, O’Deadly Night by Vicki Delany, A Hidden Hope by Suzanne Woods Fisher, A Christmas Witness by Charles Todd, Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman, Robert B. Parker’s Showdown by Mike Lupica, and Tom Clancy: Executive Power by Andrews & Wilson.

New books on the adult nonfiction shelf include: 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species by S. David Scott and Casey McFarlan, Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey,  and To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower by Bret Baier.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in 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. Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows if you have an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items from which to choose.

Toddlers are invited to Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Parents/guardians may choose from two Pre-K Story Hours for their preschool-age child. We’ll offer the same program on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., Home-School children ages 5-12 are invited to enrichment programs. The Inbetweens, students ages 10-12, meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Call 270-237-3861 to reserve your child’s spot, or click on the Events tab at www.allencountylibrary.com. We hope you’ll make visiting the library a part of your weekly routine.

New books for children this week include: All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings by Gayle Boss, Once Upon A Kwanzaa by Nyasha Williams and Sidney Rose McCall, Peter’s Christmas Gifts by Beatrix Potter, Ten Little Candy Canes by Amanda Sobotka, The 13^th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex, The Bears’ Christmas by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Christmas Day Cheer by Deb Adamson, The Biggest Story: Advent by Kevin Deyoung, Kindred Dragons by Sarah Mensinga, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper by Jeff Kinney, The World From Above by Ben Hubbard, Lonely Planet Kids Atlas of Horses and Ponies by Frances Evans, The Christmas Train by Mike Lucas, A Christmas Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom by Angela Ferraro-Fanning, A Dance with Santa Claus by Sandra Boynton, and Holly Jolly Kitty Corn by Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham.

New books for young adults include: Cursed Princess Club – The Graphic Novel by LambCat, The Fangirl Project by Beth Reekles, Gachiakuta 8 by Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, Hirayasumi, Vol. 7 by Keigo Shinzo, Rebel Girls Make Dessert by Rebel Girls, We Can Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde, and Ultimate X-Men Vol. 3: The Realm of the Mind by Peach Momoko.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne, Don’t Say a Word by Allison Brennan, King’s Ransom by Janet Evanovich,  Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh, The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter, Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child, Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger, A Wonderful Christmas Crime by Jacqueline Frost, Other People’s Houses by Clare Mackintosh, Wisteria Wedding by Rachel Hanna, Sisters Before Misters by Amelia Diane Coombs, We Love You, Bunny by Mona Award, A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner, How to Break My Heart by Kat T. Masen, Steinbeck by Susan May Warren, Secrets Along the Shore by Jamie Jo Wright, Taylor S. Newport, et. al, Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley, and The Kamogawa Food Detectives Menu of Happiness by Hisashi Kashiwai.

New books on the adult non-fiction shelf include: The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays by Harper Lee, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberst Giuffre, and The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes by Ree Drummond.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in 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.

Our digital library never closes. You can download free e-books, audiobooks, and television shows with an active library card. Download the Libby and Hoopla apps to access our digital materials. There are thousands of items to choose from.

The library offers over six hundred free online courses in the following areas of study: accounting, alternative medicine, crafts & hobbies, business, career training, computer training, entrepreneurship, finance, health & medicine, homeschooling, language arts, law/legal/criminal, office skills, parenting & family, personal development, psychology, science, self-help, special education, spiritual studies, teacher resources, test preparation and writing skills. To learn more, visit our website www.allencountylibrary.com and click on “Free Online Classes.”

On Friday, December 5, at 6:00 pm, join us on the front porch for Christmas Palooza with Mrs. Claus for stories. Kindergarten-readiness activities will be provided for children ages five and under.

Registration is now open for visits with Santa Bob at the library on December 15. He’ll arrive at 5:00 pm, and the last visit is at 6:30 pm.  Register your child today as space is limited.

You can also register your pre-schooler for the Polar Express Story Time on December 16 at various times at the Scottsville Train Depot. Conductor Mark Huntsman will be stamping tickets, and volunteers from the depot will read The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. A craft activity will also be provided for kids. Sign up today, as space is limited.

New books for children this week include: The Bears’ Christmas by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Christmas Day Cheer by Deb Adamson, The Biggest Story: Advent by Kevin Deyoung, Kindred Dragons by Sarah Mensinga, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper by Jeff Kinney, The World From Above by Ben Hubbard, Lonely Planet Kids Atlas of Horses and Ponies by Frances Evans, The Good Egg by Jory John and Pete Oswald, Baby Driver by Lori Alexander, When the Dark Clouds Come by Danielle Ridolfi, While We Wait by Bee Johnson, Warries: Changing Skies #2: Hidden Moon by Erin Hunter, Sweet & Salty: King Arthur Baking Company’s Cookbook for Young Bakers by Jessica Battilana with Yekaterina Boytsova, How Six Found Christmas by Trina Schart Hyman, Knight Owl’s Little Christmas by Christopher Denise,  and The Smurfs Holiday Special: The Graphic Novel by PapercutZ™.

New books on the adult fiction shelf include: Don’t Say a Word by Allison Brennan, King’s Ransom by Janet Evanovich,  Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh, The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter, Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child, Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger, A Wonderful Christmas Crime by Jacqueline Frost, Other People’s Houses by Clare Mackintosh, Wisteria Wedding by Rachel Hanna, Sisters Before Misters by Amelia Diane Coombs, We Love You, Bunny by Mona Award, A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner, How to Break My Heart by Kat T. Masen, Steinbeck by Susan May Warren, Secrets Along the Shore by Jamie Jo Wright, Taylor S. Newport, et. al, Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley, The Bright Side of Christmas by Morgan Elizabeth, and The Kamogawa Food Detectives Menu of Happiness by Hisashi Kashiwai.

Getting a free library card is easy. Call 270-237-3861 or visit us with a photo ID and recently postmarked mail. Once you have your card, a world of books, movies, and music will be at your fingertips. And remember, your voice matters. Let us know if there’s a particular book, movie, or music artist you’d like to see in our collection. We’re here to make your library experience the best it can be.