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.