August 4th, 2022

Programs:

Aug 5 & 6 – 7:00 PM – Murder at Camp Barthel Play at MCPL RSVP Required ($10 ticket)

Aug 8 – 5:30 PM – Yoga for Adults (free)

Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

Bookmobile

Schedule

 

Aug 9 –  New Hwy 92 Route: Poley Ellis Rd., Cal Hill, 3-C Rd. 

Aug 10 –  Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

Aug 11 – Pine Knot Route: Housing Authority, Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, S. Hwy 1651.

Aug 12 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

July 28th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM. 

New Books

“Aura of Night” Heather Graham, “All the Dirty Secrets” Aggie Thompson, “Grace Under Fire” Julie Garwood, “Sugar and Salt” Susan Wiggs, “Switchboard Soldiers” Jennifer Chiaverini, “The Falling” Anna Todd. 

Programs:

Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

Aug 1 – 5:30 PM – Yoga for Adults (free)

Aug 2 – 5:30 PM – Cleaning & Organizing w/Amber Cima (Adults)

Aug 5 & 6 – 7:00 PM – Murder at Camp Barthel Play at MCPL RSVP Required ($10 ticket)

Bookmobile

Schedule

 

August 1-5: Bookmobile off the road. 

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

July 21st, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM. 

New Books 

“The Best is Yet to Come” Debbie Macomber, “The Big Dark Sky” Dean Koontz, “Portrait of an Unknown Woman” Kaniel Silva, “Remember Love” Mary Balogh, “Shattered” James Patterson, and “Robert Ludlum’s the Bourne Sacrifice” Brian Freeman. 

Programs

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July 25 – 3:00 – 4:00 PM – How Do Sharks Float? Drop in for a fun experiment to learn how sharks float. 

July 25 – 4:30 PM -Tween Reads Bookclub

July 26 – Shark Scavenger Hunt! All Day! Drop by the library and complete our shark scavenger hunt and get a prize for competing it. 

July 27 – 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Recycled Book Shark Art Project 

July 28 – 5:30 PM – Family Evening Storytime: Shark Fun!

Bookmobile Schedule   

July 26 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651

July 27 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St. 

July 28 – Holly Hill Route:  Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

July 14th, 2022

New Books 

“Holy Chow” David Rosenfelt, “Cold, Cold Bones” Kathy Reichs, “Rising Tiger” Brad Thor, “Armored” Mark Greaney, “The Friendship Pact” Jill Shalvis, “Suspects” Danielle Steel. 

Programs

Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

• July 15 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Library Luau Summer Reading Finale at Whitley City Elementary. Meet us at WCE for lunch and fun activities! Presented in partnership with the McCreary County FRCs. 

Bookmobile Schedule   

• July 20 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

•July 21 – Pine Knot Route: Parkhurst, Meadows Grove, Housing Auth., S. Hwy 1651

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

July 7th, 2022

Programs

• July 8 – 9:00 PM – Outdoor Family Movie Night. 

• July 11 – 11:00 AM – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet KEEN Water Program. Hands-on educational water program for all ages. 

• July 11th – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Bookclub 

• July 12 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter at the park. Storytime and then splashpad fun. Weather permitting. (All ages welcome.)

• July 12 – 1:00 PM – Recreational Reading @ the Falls. Meet us at the shelter behind the Falls pool for a fun program with a story and craft with Naturalist Ms. Olivia Immitt. This week is all about the water cycle. 

• July 13th – 1:00 PM – Join Ms. Lynn and friends for a fun afternoon of crafting. (All ages.)

• July 14th – Tween Yoga & Meditation – Join us on the Lawn for Yoga class with certified Yoga instructor Connie Willis. Open to school age youth. 

• July 14th – 5:30 PM – Evening Family Storytime

Bookmobile

Schedule

  

• July 12 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop 

• July 13 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

• July 14 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

June 30th, 2022

New Books 

“Escape” James Patterson, “The Girl Who Survived” Lisa Jackson, “Lady of Bones” Carolyn Haines, “Storm Tide” Wilbur Smith, “Red of the River” Christine Feehan, “Suspects” Danielle Steel.   

Programs

Youth Summer Reading Program calendars are available at the library. Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

•July 5 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter at the park. Storytime and then splashpad fun. Weather permitting. (All ages welcome.)

• July 6 – 11:00 AM – Liberty Nature Center will be bringing birds of prey. 

• July 7 – 1:00 PM – Tween Yoga & Meditation: join us on the Jackson Park lawn by the library for a yoga class with certified instructor Connie Willis. Registration is required. (Class may be inside, depending on the weather.)

• July 7 – 5:30 PM – Family Evening Storytime. Join us for stories, music, fingerplays, and art! This week is all about mermaids. (All ages welcome.)

• July 8 – 9:00 PM – Outdoor Family Movie Night.

Bookmobile Schedule   

• July 5 – New Hwy 92 Route: Poley Ellis Rd., Cal Hill Rd., 3-C Rd. 

• July 6 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

• July 7 – Off the road

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738.

June 23rd, 2022

New Books 

“The Omega Factor” Steve Berry, “Old Cowboys Never Die” William Johnstone, “Out of the Clear Blue Skies” Kristan Higgins, “To Tame a Cowboy” Jody Hedlund, “When the Meadows Bloom” Ann Gabhart, “Cause of Death” Lorna Barrett. 

Programs

Youth Summer Reading Program calendars are available at the library. Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

• June 27- 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club

• June 28 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter at the park. Storytime and then splashpad fun. Weather permitting. (All ages welcome.)

• June 28 – 1:00 PM – Recreational Reading @ the Falls: Meet us at the shelter behind the Cumberland Falls pool for a fun program and storytime with Naturalist Ms. Olivia Immitt. 

• June 30 – 1:00 PM – Tween Yoga & Meditation: join us on the Jackson Park lawn by the library for a yoga class with certified instructor Connie Willis. Registration is required. (Class may be inside, depending on the weather.)

Bookmobile

Schedule   

• June 28– Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop. 

*Bookmobile will be at the Fair the evening of June 28th! 

• June 29- July 1 – Off the Road

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. 

June 16th, 2022

Programs

• June 18 – Touch-A-Truck Day! (all ages welcome)

• June 20 – 11:00 – 11:45 AM  – Pound Class w/Ms. Lacie (rsvp)

• June 20 – 2:00 – 2:45 PM – Pound Class w/Ms. Lacie (rsvp)

• June 20- 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club

June 21 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter at the park. Storytime and then splashpad fun. Weather permitting. (All ages welcome.)

• June 21 – 1:00 PM – Recreational Reading @ the Falls: Meet us at the shelter behind the Cumberland Falls pool for a fun program and storytime with Naturalist Ms. Olivia Immitt.

• June 23 – 1:00 PM – Tween Yoga & Meditation: join us on the Jackson Park lawn by the library for a yoga class with certified instructor Connie Willis. This is a 6 week course. Registration is required.

• June 23 – Family Evening Storytime – Stories, music, fingerplays, & art.

• June 24 – 9:00 PM- Outdoor Family Movie Night @ the library. Popcorn provided, bring a blanket or chairs. We’ll be on the Jackson Park lawn by the library.

Bookmobile Schedule   

• June 21 – Off the road

• June 22 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90     

• June 23 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Housing Auth., Parkhurst, S. Hwy 1651

• June 24– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

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June 9th, 2022

Programs

• June 13 – 11:00 AM – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet KEEN Water Erosion Program: Hands-on Educational Water Program (All ages welcome). 

• June 13 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Program (ages 9-15)

• June 14 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter. Weather permitting. (all ages welcome).

• June 15 – 11:00 AM – S.C.U.B.A Fun! Join us with certified S.C.U.B.A. divers John & Charlie. Learn about diving, S.C.U.B.A. and tales of adventures. Prize drawing. (All ages welcome)

• June 16 – 1:00 PM -Tween Yoga & Meditation – Join us on the lawn of Jackson Park (beside library) for a Yoga class with certified Yoga instructor, Connie Willis. Registration for this six-week program is a must. 

• June 16 – 5:30 PM -Family Evening Storytime – Join us for stories, music, fingerplays, and art! This week is all about turtles and water. 

• June 17 – 1:00 PM – Crafternoon -Join Ms. Lynn and friends for a fun afternoon of crafting. Make a flashlight under sea adventure. (All ages welcome)

• June 18 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Touch-A-Truck Day! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Prize drawing. (All ages welcome)

Bookmobile

Schedule   

• June 14 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Main Street (Hwy 1651), Coal Pit Rd., Hilltop. 

• June 15 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.     

• June 16 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill. 

• June 17– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

June 2nd, 2022

Programs

• June 6 – 2:00 PM – Barry Mitchell – Magician/Puppets (all ages welcome). 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club

• June 7 – 10:30 AM – Mermaid Storytime at the Splashpad Shelter at the park. Storytime and then splashpad fun. Weather permitting. (All ages welcome.) 1:00 PM – Recreational Reading at the Falls: Meet us at the shelter behind the Cumberland Falls pool for a fun program and storytime with Naturalist Ms. Olivia Immitt. This week will be all about waterfalls. 

• June 8 – 1:00 PM – Crafternoon: Join Ms. Lynn and friends for a fun craft time. Bottle diver experiment today. (All ages welcome.)

• June 9 – 1:00 PM – Tween Yoga & Meditation: join us on the Jackson Park lawn by the library for a yoga class with certified instructor Connie Willis. This is a 6 week course. Registration is required. 

• June 10 – 9:00 PM- Outdoor Family Movie Night at the library. Popcorn provided, bring a blanket or chairs. We’ll be on the Jackson Park lawn by the library. 

Bookmobile

Schedule

  

• June 7 – New Hwy 92 Route: Poley Ellis Rd., Cal Hill Rd., 3-C Rd. 

• June 8 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90     

• June 9 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Housing Auth., Parkhurst, S. Hwy 1651

• June 10– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

May 26th, 2022

New Books

“With a Mind to Kill” Anthony Horowitz, “Every Cloak Rolled in Blood” James Lee Burke, “Decimate” Christopher Rice, “The Lioness” Christopher Bohjalian, “Secrets” Fern Michaels, “Sparring Partners” John Grisham.  

Programs

The youth Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 6th! Program calendars are available at the library. Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. 

Bookmobile Schedule

  

• May 31 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651

• June 1 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.     

• June 2 – Holly Hill Route:  Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill

• June 3– Daycare Deliveries 

May 19th, 2022

Photo below by Eugenia Jones

Lorilee Ross and daughter Eria teach children about farm animals during McCreary County Public Library’s story time.

WE’RE OPEN

Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books 

“The Book Woman’s Daughter” Kim Richardson, “Clive Cussler’s Dark Vector” Graham Brown, “Countdown to Midnight” Dale Brown, “The Honeymoon Cottage” Lori Foster, “Take Your Breath Away” Linwood Barclay, “In the Blood” Jack Carr.

Programs

• May 23 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club

• May 24 – 9:30 AM – Good Moring Storytime: The 3 Little Pigs

• May 24 – 5:00 PM – Tween Cook: Ice Cream! RSVP 376-8738

• May 26 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: The 3 Little Pigs

• May 26 – 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)

• May 27 – 3:30 PM –Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile

Schedule

• May 24 – New Hwy 92 Route: Poley Ellis Rd., Cal Hill Rd., 3-C Rd

• May 25 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

• May 26 – Off the Road

• May 27– Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

May 12th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

Programs

• May 16 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club 

• May 17 – 9:30 AM – Good Moring Storytime: Summer

• May 18 – 4:00 PM – Recreational Reading w/Ms. Olivia: craft and story 

• May 19 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: Summer and Engineering Club (school age)

• May 20 – 10:00 AM – Laugh & Learn: fun and educational playdate with Leah from the Extension Office. 3:30 PM –Makerspace (school age): Let’s Get Buggy  

• May 21 – 11:00 AM – Family Fun Saturday Talent Show! What talents do you have and want to share? Call the library at 376-8738 to sign up. 

Bookmobile

Schedule

• May 17 –Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop

• May 18 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.    

• May 19 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill

•May 20– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

May 5th, 2022

Programs

• May 9 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club 

• May 10 – 9:30 AM – Good Moring Storytime: Farm

• May 10 – 5:00 PM – Hands-On Science: Balloon Science 

• May 12 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: Farm

• May 13 – 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)

• May 13 – 3:30 PM –Makerspace (school age): Tornado in a Bottle  check. 

Author Book Signing: Local author Mark Hargis will be at the library on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM signing copies of his new book, “The Twelfth Precinct”. Copies of his book will be available to purchase at the book signing for $20 cash or check. 

April 28th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.  

New Books

“22 Seconds” James Patterson, “Killing the Killers” Bill O’Reilly, “The Baxters” Karen Kingsbury, “Country Born” Linda Lael Miller, “Sons of Thunder” William Johnstone, “The Wrong Victim” Allison Brennan. 

Programs

• May 2 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club 

• May 3 – 9:30 AM – Good Moring Storytime: All About Me!

• May 4 – 4:00 – 5:30 PM – May the 4th Be W/U Intergalactic Party! Drop in for crafts, Yoda soda, games and fun! While supplies last. 

• May 5 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: All About Me! 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)

• May 6 – 3:30 PM –Makerspace (school age): Blooming Flowers 

Grow Your Own Herb Garden: Join us for a lunchtime program about container herb gardens. Wednesday, May 4th, 12:00 – 1:00 PM @ the library. Presented in partnership with the McCreary County Extension Office. Lunch is provided and participants will take home a starter container herb garden. Call 376-8738 to reserve your spot.

Author Book Signing: Local author Mark Hargis will be at the library on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM signing copies of his new book, “The Twelfth Precinct”. Copies of his book will be available to purchase at the book signing for $20 cash or check. 

Bookmobile Schedule

• May 3 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Coal Pit Rd., Hilltop   

• May 4 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.   

• May 5 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill 

• May 6– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

April 21st, 2022

New Books

“The Investigator” John Sandford, “Kingdom of Bones” James Rollins, “Shadow Fallen” Sherrilyn Kenyon, “Summer on the Island” Benda Novak, “Lover Arisen” J.R. Ward, “The Sacred Bridge” Anne Hillerman.

Programs

• Apr 25 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club 

• Apr 26– 5:00 PM – Tween Cook: sandwich wraps. Call 376-8738 to confirm.  

• Apr 28 – 3:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)

• Apr 29 – 3:30 PM –Makerspace (school age): make a Fidget

Author Book Signing: Misty L. Shepherd, author the bestselling suspense novel “Find Me”, will be at the library on Thursday, April 21st, 2-5:30 PM. Copies of her book will be available to purchase at the book signing. 

COVID Vaccine Clinic: Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Vaccinations and booster shots available from all three major brands. No Cost. Presented in partnership with the KY Association of Health Plans (KAHP). 

Bookmobile Schedule

• Apr 26– New Hwy 92 Route: Poley Ellis Rd., Cal Hill, 3-C Road.  

• Apr 27 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90  

• Apr 28 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Pine Knot Manor, Parkhurst, Housing Auth., S. Hwy 1651.

• Apr 29– Daycare Deliveries        

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738.

April 14th, 2022

New Books

“Crimson Summer” Heather Graham, “Death of the Black Widow” James Patterson, “A Family Affair” Robyn Carr, “Hello, Molly! A Memoir” Molly Shannon, “Dream Town” David Baldacci, “Beautiful” Danielle Steel.

 

Programs

• Apr 16 – 11:00 AM – Family Fun Saturday: Join us for a morning of science fun!
• Apr 16 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Meet local authors Ashley Moore & Shawna Barnett.
• Apr 18 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club
• Apr 19 – 9:30 AM – Good Morning Storytime: Earth Day/Recycling (preschool age)
• Apr 21 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: Earth Day/Recycling (preschool age)
• Apr 21 – 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)
• Apr 22 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace: Stress balls

Author Book Signing: Misty L. Shepherd, author the bestselling suspense novel “Find Me”, will be at the library on Thursday, April 21st, 2-5:30 PM. Copies of her book will be available to purchase at the book signing

Bookmobile Schedule

• Apr 19– Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Apr 20 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Apr 21 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill
• Apr 22 – Daycare Deliveries

April 7th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.  * Beginning April 7th, we will be open 9-7 on Thursdays.

New Books

“Nine Lives” Peter Swanson, “The Shop on Royal Street” Karen White, “You Love Me” Caroline Kepnes, “Death by Chocolate Chip” Sarah Graves, “The Diamond Eye” Kate Quinn, “100 Great American Parks” Stephanie Pearson.

Programs

• Apr 11 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club
• Apr 12 – 9:30 AM – Storytime: Easter/Spring Party. RSVP 376-8738.
• Apr 12 – 5:00 PM – Hands-On-Science (school age)
• Apr 13 – 4:00 PM – Recreation Reading with Ms. Olivia. Fun story & craft (school age).
• Apr 14 – 5:30 PM – Storytime: Easter/Spring Party. RSVP 376-8738.
• Apr 14 – 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)
• Apr 15 – 10:00 AM – Laugh & Learn: A fun and interactive playdate with the extension office.
• Apr 15 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace: marbleized Easter eggs (school age).
• Apr 16 – 11:00 AM – Family Fun Saturday: Join us for a morning of science fun!
• Apr 16 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Meet local authors Ashley Moore & Shawna Barnett.

Bookmobile Schedule

• Apr 12– Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Rd.
• Apr 13 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Apr 14 – Pine Knot Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill
• Apr 15 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

March 31, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

National Library Week is April 3-9th! “Connect with Your Library”.

New Books

“What Happened to the Benefits” Lisa Scottoline, “The Recovery Agent” Janet Evanovich, “A Relative Murder” Jude Deveraux, “Genius Kitchen” Max Lugavere, “Fear Thy Neighbor” Fern Michaels, “Citizen K-9” David Rosenfelt.

Programs

• Apr 4 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club
• Apr 5 – 9:30 AM – Storytime: Camping
• Apr 5 – 5:00 PM – Owl Pellet Dissection w/Ms. Ashley (school age), RSVP required, call 376-8738.
• Apr 7 – 5:30 PM – Family Storytime: Camping
• Apr 7 – 5:30 PM – Engineering Club (school age)
• Apr 8 – 3:30 – 5:00 – Makerspace (school age) – Super bouncy balls.

Bookmobile Schedule

• Apr 5 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop
• Apr 6 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Apr 7 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill
• Apr 8 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

March 24th, 2022

Programs

• Mar 28 – 4:30 – Tween Reads Book Club
• Mar 29 – 9:30 AM – Storytime – All about the weather
• Apr 1 – 3:30 – 5:00 – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Mar 29 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road
• Mar 30 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Mar 31 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, S. Hwy 1651
• Feb 1 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

March 17th, 2022

March is Women’s History Month! Stop by and check out our display of books about influential women throughout history.

New Books

“Angels of the Pacific” Elise Hooper, “The Chase” Candice Fox, “Hell’s Half-Acre” Susan Jonusas, “The Match” Harlan Coben, “The Darkest Place” Phillip Margolin, “High Stakes” Danielle Steel.

Programs

• Mar 21 – 4:30 – Tween Reads Book Club
• Mar 22 – 9:30 AM – Storytime – All about Spring
• Mar 25 – 3:30 – 5:00 – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Mar 22 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Mar 23 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Mar 24 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill
• Mar 25 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

March 10th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“When the Shooting Starts” William Johnstone, “The Lightening Rod” Brad Meltzer, “Phantom Game” Christine Feehan, “Run Rose Run” James Patterson, “Shadows Reel” C.J. Box, “Wild Irish Rose” Rhys Bowen.

Programs

• Mar 14 – 4:30 – Tween Reads Book Club
• Mar 15 – 9:30 AM – Storytime – All about St. Patrick’s Day & the color green
• Mar 17 – 5:30 PM – Storytime – All about St. Patrick’s Day & the color green
• Mar 18 – 3:30 – 5:00 – Makerspace (school age): Make your own mini notebook

Bookmobile Schedule

• Mar 15 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road
• Mar 16 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Mar 17 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Housing Auth., Parkhurst, PK Manor, S. Hwy 1651
• Mar 18 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates. www.mcrearylibrary.org.

March 3rd, 2022

New Books

“A Game of Fear” Charles Todd, “Rhythm of War” Brandon Sanderson, “Shadowman” Ron Franscell, “Shadows of Pecan Hollow” Caroline Frost, “The Paris Apartment” Lucy Foley, “Nothing to Lose” Judith A. Jance.

Programs

• Mar 7 – 4:30 – Tween Reads Book Club
• Mar 8 – 9:30 AM – Storytime – All about butterflies
• Mar 8 –5:00 PM – Hands-On Science (school age)
• Mar 9 – 4:00 PM – Recreational Reading: Story & craft with Ms. Olivia from Cumberland Fals
• Mar 10 – 5:30 PM – Storytime – All about butterflies
• Mar 11 – 3:30 – 5:00 – Makerspace (school age): Perler bead rainbows
• Mar 12 – 11:00 AM – Family Fun Saturday – Fun with science.

Bookmobile Schedule

• Mar 8 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop
• Mar 9 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Mar 10 – Horizon; Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill
• Mar 11 – Daycare Deliveries.

February 24th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“Recitatif” Toni Morrison, “Muscle for Life” Michael Matthews, “Last Seen Alive” Joanna Schaffhausen, “Just Like the Other Girls” Claire Douglas, “Black Leopard, Red Wolf” Marlon James, “Caramel Pecan Roll Murder” Joanne Fluke.

Programs

• Mar 1 – 9:30 AM – Storytime – All about Dr. Seuss
• Mar 2 – Noon – 5:00 PM –Drop in for snacks and fun to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday
• Mar 3 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM – LEGO Fun (school age)
• Mar 3 – 5:30 PM – Storytime – All about Dr. Seuss
• Mar 4 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Mar 1 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road
• Mar 2 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Mar 3 – Horizon; Pine Knot Route: Parkhurst, Housing Auth., Meadows Grove, S. Hwy 1651
• Mar 4 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

February 17th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.  *The library will be closed on Monday, February 21st, for Presidents Day.

New Books

“Easter Bonnet Murder” Leslie Meier, “Highland Wolf” Lynsay Sands, “Calder Grit” Janet Dailey, “City of the Dead” Jonathan Kellerman, “The Deepest of Secrets” Kelley Armstrong, “Caramel Pecan Roll Murder” Joanne Fluke.

Programs

• Feb 22 – 10:00 AM – Twos-Day Celebration: Drop in for a snack and some fun!
• Feb 22 – 5:30 PM –Tween Cooking Club: Mac N’ Cheese Cups. RSVP 376-8738
• Feb 24 – 3:30 – 6:00 PM – LEGO Fun (school age)
• Feb 24 – 5:30 PM – Storytime – Construction theme
• Feb 25 – 3:30 – 5:15 PM – Makerspace (school age) – Coding robots

Bookmobile Schedule

• Feb 22 – Off the Road
• Feb 23 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Feb 24 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill
• Feb 25 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

February 10th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“Abandoned in Death” J.D. Robb, “Steal” James Patterson, “The Last House on the Street” Dianne Chamberlain, “Baby Steps Millionaires” Dave Ramsey, “Annihilation Road” Christine Feehan, “The Starless Crown” James Rollins.

Programs

• Feb 14 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads (attend in person or online)
• Feb 17 – 3:30 – 6:00 PM –LEGO Fun (school age)
• Feb 17 – 5:30 PM – Storytime –Outer Space Theme
• Feb 18 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace (school age) – Construct a Marshmallow Shooter

Bookmobile Schedule

• Feb 15 – Stunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road
• Feb 16 – Parker’s Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Feb 17 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Housing Authority, S. Hwy. 1651
• Feb 18 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates

February 3rd, 2022

New Books

“Robert B. Parker’s Bye Bye Baby” Ace Atkins, “Show Me the Bunny” Laurien Berenson, “A Thousand Steps” Parker T. Jefferson, “Targeted” Stephen Hunter, “Seasonal Work” Laura Lippman, “The Defense Lawyer” James Patterson.

Programs

• Adults ages 17+ : “Get Your Bleep Together: Learn Basic Skills for Successful Adulting”. 2nd Tuesday of each month (Feb. – June) at the Library 5:30 – 7:00 PM. First session is Feb 8th, Cooking & Nutrition. Call 376-8738 to register. This is a free program presented in partnership with the Extension Office.

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• Feb 7 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads (attend in person or online)
• Feb 8 – 4:00 PM – Hands-On Science (school age)
• Feb 9 – 4:00 PM – Recreational Reading with Olivia
• Feb 10 – 5:30 PM – Storytime
• Feb 11 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Feb 8 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Feb 9 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Feb 10 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill
• Feb 11 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates

January 27th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The library is currently collecting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices.

New Books

“End of Days” Brad Taylor, “Find Me” Alafair Burke, “The Horsewoman” James Patterson, “Lightning in a Mirror” Jayne Ann Krentz, “Quicksilver” Dean Koontz, “Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age!” Michael Matthews.

Programs

• Adults ages 17+ : “Get Your Bleep Together: Learn Basic Skills for Successful Adulting”. 2nd Tuesday of each month (Feb. – June) at the Library 5:30 – 7:00 PM. First session is Feb 8th, Cooking & Nutrition. Call 376-8738 to register. This is a free program presented in partnership with the Extension Office.

Bookmobile Schedule

• Feb 1 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Rd.
• Feb 2 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Feb 3 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, Housing Auth., S. Hwy 1651
• Feb 4 – Daycare Deliveries

January 20th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The library is currently collecting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices.

New Books

“Ever Constant” Tracie Peterson, “Desolation Canyon” P.J. Tracy, “The Accomplice” Lisa Lutz, “The Hag: The Life, Times, and Music of Merle Haggard” Marc Eliot, “The Good Son” Jacquelyn Mitchard, “One Step Too Far” Lisa Gardner.

Programs

• JJan 24 – 4:30 PM – Tween Reads Book Club
• Jan 25 – 5:00 PM – Tween Cooking Class: Pizza! (RSVP @ 376-8738).
• Jan 27 – 5:30 PM – Storytime
• Jan 28 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Jan 25 – Day Ridge; Stearns Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Jan 26 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill Rd., Williamsburg St.
• Jan 27 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill
• Jan 28 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

January 13th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The library will be closed on Monday, January 17th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The library is currently collecting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices.

New Books

“The Beach House” Rochelle Alers, “The Ballerinas” Rachel Kapelke-dale, “Cole Brew Corpse” Tara Lush, “Hidden Treasures” Michelle Adams, “The Sorority Murder” Allison Brennan. “Something to Hide” Elizabeth George.

Programs

• Jan 20 – 3:30 PM – LEGO play
• Jan 20 – 5:30 PM – Storytime
• Jan 21 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile

Schedule

• Jan 18 – Off the road
• Jan 19 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Jan 20 – Pine Knot Route: S. Hwy 1651, Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, Housing Authority
• Jan 21 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

January 6th, 2022

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The library is currently collecting children’s scarves, hats, & gloves for The Giving Tree. We’re also accepting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices.

NEW BOOKS

“The Sleep Fix” Diane Macedo, “1979” Val McDermid, “A Heart Adrift” Laura Frantz, “Watching Over You” Lori Foster, “Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home” Charlie Warzel, “Invisible” Danielle Steele.

Programs

Jan 10 – 4:30 PM -Tween Reads Book Club

Jan 11 – 4:30 PM – Hands-On Science (school age)

Jan 13 – 5:30 PM – Storytime

Jan 14 – 3:30 PM – Makerspace (school age)

Jan 15 – 11:00 AM – Family Fun Saturday

Jan 10 – 5:30 – Snowman Painting. Adults 18+. Call 376-8738 to register.

Bookmobile Schedule

Jan 11 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Hilltop

Jan 12 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

Jan 13 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill

Jan 14 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates

December 23rd, 2021

‘Tis the season of giving! The library is currently collecting children’s scarves, hats, & gloves for The Giving Tree. We’re also accepting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices. 

Programs

Dec 27 – 5:00 PM -Tween Reads Book Club.

Dec 28 – 1:00 – 2:30 PM –Tween Cook: Apple Pie Twists! RSVP online

Dec. 30 – 5:30 PM – Storytime.

Bookmobile

Schedule

Dec 28 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651, Coal Pit Rd., Hilltop

Dec 29 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

Dec 30 – Off the Road

Dec 31 – Off the Road

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

December 16th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.  *The Library will be closed December 23, 24, & 25 for Christmas.

‘Tis the season of giving! The library is currently collecting children’s scarves, hats, & gloves for The Giving Tree. We’re also accepting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop Your Drawers campaign. These items will be distributed through the schools’ family resource offices

New Books

“Deep into the Dark” P.J. Tracy, “W.E.B. Griffin Rogue Asset” Brian Andrews, “Queens of the Crusades” Alison Weir, “Sea Hawke” Ted Bell, “The Circadian Diabetes Code” Satchin Panda Ph.d., “Flying Angels” Danielle Steel.

Programs

Dec 18 – 10:00 AM – Noon –Breakfast with Santa. RSVP through the link on the library’s Facebook.

Dec 20 – 5:00 PM -Tween Reads Book Club

Dec 21 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM –Tween Craft – Tweens can stop by and make a fun light-up ornament.

Dec 16 – 5:30 PM -Storytime

Dec 22 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM –Stories, Cookies, and Staff! The library staff will be reading Christmas stories and we’ll have cookies and cocoa.

Bookmobile

Schedule

Dec 21 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470

Dec 22 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

Dec 23 – Off the Road

Dec 24 – Off the Road

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

December 9th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

‘Tis the season of giving! The library is currently collecting children’s scarves, hats, & gloves for The Giving Tree. We’re also accepting new packages of underwear for local school children through our Drop You.

New Books

“Autopsy” Patricia Cornwell, “From Paycheck to Purpose” Ken Coleman, “Death Draws Five” George R.R. Martin, “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” Diana Gabaldon, “The Christmas Bookshop” Jenny Colgan, “Gated Prey” Lee Goldberg, “The Twelve Jays of Christmas” Donna Andrews.

Programs

Dec 13 – 5:00 PM -Tween Reads Book Club

Dec 15 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM -Design an Ugly T-Shirt – Bring a t-shirt and design your own ugly T.

Dec 16 – 5:30 PM -Storytime

Dec 17 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM -Makerspace (school age)

Dec 18 – 10:00 AM – Noon -Breakfast with Santa. RSVP via the link on the library’s Facebook.

Bookmobile

Schedule

Dec 14 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651

Dec 15 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

Dec 16 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy. 92, Stephens Mill

Dec 17 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

December 2nd, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“Tacos for Two” Betsy St. Amant, “Under the Texas Mistletoe” Karen Witemeyer, “Waiting On Love” Tracie Peterson, “A Warrior’s Heart” Misty Beller, “Rafael” Laurel K. Hamilton, “The Library” Andrew Pettegree. “Feel Your Way Through” Kelsea Ballerini, “The First Christmas” Stephen Mitchell.

Programs

Dec 6 – 5:00 PM  Tween Reads Book Club

Dec 7 – 4:30 Hands-On Science (school age)

Dec 9 – 5:30 PM Storytime

Dec 10 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

Dec 7 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road

Dec 8 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

Dec 9 – Pine Knot Route: Housing Authority, Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, S. Hwy 1651

Dec 10 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates

November 24th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The Library will be closed November 25, 26, & 27 for Thanksgiving. Have a safe & happy holiday.

New Books

“Crosshairs” Patricia Bradley, “Love on the Range” Mary Connealy, “Obsession” Patricia Bradley, “The Becoming” Nora Roberts, “Fear No Evil” James Patterson, “The Christmas Promise” Richard Paul Evans.

Programs

Nov 29 – 4:30 PM  Tween Reads Book Club

Dec 2 – 11:00 AM Preschooler’s Day out: Just us at McCreary Co. EMS

Dec 2 – 5:30 PM Storytime

Dec 3 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile

Schedule

Nov 30 – Day Ridge; Stearns Route: Hwy 1651

Dec 1 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

Dec 2 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill.

Dec 3 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

November 18th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The Library will be closed November 25, 26, & 27 for Thanksgiving. Have a safe & happy holiday!

New Books

“Mercy” David Baldacci, “The Education of Corporal John Musgrave” John Musgrave, “The Correspondents” Judith MacKrell, “Forgiving Paris” Karen Kingsbury, “The Last Goodnight” Kat Martin, “A Line to Kill” Anthony Horowitz, “The Nameless Ones” John Connolly, “Out of the Rain” V.C. Andrews

Programs

Nov 22 – 4:30 PM  Tween Reads Book Club

Nov 24 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM  Family Cooking – Register your family for a fun cooking class. Each family will get to make a special treat to take home and share for Thanksgiving.

Bookmobile

Schedule

Nov 23 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road

Nov 24 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90

Nov 25 – Off the road

Nov 26 – Off the road

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

November 11th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“Clive Cussler’s the Devil’s Sea” Dirk Cussler, “Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight” Janet Evanovich, “Rebel Homemaker” Drew Barrymore, “The Playing Fields” Stella Cameron, “Tom Clancy Chain of Command” Marc Cameron, “The Apollo Murders” Chris Hadfield, “The First Twenty-One” Nikki Sixx, “Going There” Katie Couric.

Programs

Nov 15 – 4:30 PM  Tween Reads Book Club

Nov 16 – 3:30 5:00 PM  Dinovember: Make dinosaur fossil eggs (school age)

Nov 18 – 5:30 PM  Storytime: Turkey/Thanksgiving

Nov 19 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM  Makerspace (school age)

Nov 20 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  T-Rex Tea Party: Dino treats, tea, and fun! Please RSVP.

Bookmobile Schedule

Nov 16 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651

Nov 17 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.

Nov 18 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, Housing Auth., S. Hwy 1651

Nov 19 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

November 4th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11th, for Veterans Day.

New Books

“The Attic on Queen Street” Karen White, “A Christmas Legacy” Anne Perry, “Dark Tarot” Christine Feehan, “The Dark Hours” Michael Connelly, “Never” Ken Follett, “Child of Light” Terry Brooks, “A Christmas Courtship” Shelley Shepard Gray, “Dear Santa” Debbie Macomber.

Programs

Celebrate DiNovember all month @ the library! A month long dinosaur themed event. Full of activities, crafts, and fun.

Nov 2 – DiNovember begins! Stop by and pick up your DiNovember Bingo card.

Nov 8 –  4:30 Tween Reads Book Club

Nov 9 – Hands-On Science (school age)

Nov 12 – 3:30 – 5:30 Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Nov 9 – Strunk Route: Hwy 1170, 3-C Road
• Nov 10 – Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Nov 11 – Off the Road
• Nov 12 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

October 28th, 2021

New Books

“The People We Keep” Allison Larkin, “Two Sisters Detective Agency” James Patterson, “The Butler” Danielle Steele, “Better Off Dead” Lee Child, “The Book of Magic” Alice Hoffman, “Best in Show” David Rosenfelt.

Programs

Registration is open for “A Homemade Christmas: Making the Old ‘New’ Again” ornament program for adults. Nov. 9th, 5:30-7:00 PM @ the Library. This program is presented in partnership with the McCreary County Cooperative Extension Service. Call 376-8738 to reserve your spot.

Bookmobile Schedule

• Nov 2 – Day Ridge; Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Nov 3 – Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Nov 4 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill
• Nov 5 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.

October 21st, 2021

New Books

“ER Nurses: True Stories from America’s Greatest Unsung Heroes” James Patterson, “Judges List” John Grisham, “Labyrinth of Lies” Irene Hannon, “No Words” Meg Cabot, “The Party Crasher” Sophie Kinsella, “State of Terror” Louise Penny.

Programs

• Oct 25 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Tween Reads Book Club
• Oct 29 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM: Makerspace (school age)

Bookmobile Schedule

• Oct 26 – Day Ridge; Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Rd.
• Oct 27– Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Oct 28 – Pine Knot Route: Meadows Grove, Parkhurst, Housing Auth., S. Hwy. 1651
• Oct 29 – Daycare Deliveries

October 14th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“A Christmas in Alps” Melody Carlson, “The Night She Disappeared” Lisa Jewell, “A Slow Fire Burning” Paula Hawkins, “The Stolen Hours” Allen Eskens, “Twisted Tea Christmas” Laura Childs, “Where the Truth Lies” Anna Bailey.

Programs

• Oct 18 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Tween Reads Book Club
• Oct 20 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Hands of Science – Shampoo bottle boats.
• Oct 21 – 11:00 AM: Storytime: This will be our Trick or Treat Parade. Meet @ the library. Call 376-8738 to register.
• Oct 21 – 5:30 PM: Storytime: Fall Party – You may bring treats to share with your friends. Plan   for 50. Call 376-8738 to register.
• Oct 22 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM: Makerspace – Slug Races

Bookmobile Schedule

• Oct 19 – Stearns/Hilltop Route: Hwy 1651
• Oct 20– Whitley City Route: Sandhill, Williamsburg St.
• Oct 21 – Holly Hill Route: Bethel Rd., E. Hwy 92, Stephens Mill
• Oct 22 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates

October 7th, 2021

WE’RE OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thur. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sat. 10 AM – 2 PM.

New Books

“Homicide in the House” Colleen Shogan, “The House of Ashes” Neville Stuart, “The Speckled Beauty” Rick Bragg, “Travels with George” Nathaniel Philbrick, “The Paper Palace” Miranda Heller, “Mile High with a Vampire” Lynsay Sands.

Programs

• Oct 11 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Tween Reads Book Club
• Oct 14 – 5:30 PM: Storytime @ the Library. Call 376-8738 to register.
• Oct 15 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM: Makerspace – Secret Messages
• Oct 16 – 11:00 AM – Noon: Family Fun Saturday. Pumpkins and Fall fun!

Bookmobile

Schedule

• Oct 12 – Day Ridge; Strunk Route: Hwy 1470, 3-C Road
• Oct 13– Parkers Lake Route: Hwy 90
• Oct 14 – Pine Knot Route: Housing Authority, S. Hwy 1651, Meadows Grove, Parkhurst.
• Oct 15 – Daycare Deliveries

Interested in the Bookmobile or other Library services? Call us at 376-8738. Follow the McCreary County Public Library on Facebook for updates.