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!