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.