Welcome to the Knox County Public Library. With nearly 130,000 items from which to choose, the library has a huge collection of books and magazines for you to read, sound recordings to which you may listen and movies for you to watch. If it’s information you’re seeking, visit or contact the library. The library has a great staff of reference librarians ready to help you find answers. Internet access is available for all. Other services include a homework center in the youth department and fun and educational programs for people of all ages. See additional information on this website about cultural programs, outreach and literacy services. Looking for more information on library events and programs? Please check our monthly calendar under the orange News/Events tab above. The Knox County Public Library now has MP3s available to download with Freegal music service. Follow the link in the picture above or just go to kcpl.freegalmusic.com. There is a limit of 3 MP3s a week and all you will need is your library card number to log in. Carnegie Libraries On Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library, Emily Bunyan, Director of the Knox County Public Library, will give background information on the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie, an overview of Indiana’s Carnegie Libraries architectural styles and the specific history of the Vincennes Carnegie Building. Happy Memorial Day The library will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. Older Americans Month On May 30 and 31 we celebrate Older Americans Month through creativity with art, words, and music. Artist and vocalist Georganna Tapley will facilitate, Lillian Klipsch will have storytelling, and Freddie Fay Burke (Thursday) and the Front Porch Swing Band (Friday) will provide music. Sessions are from 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 p.m. at the Fortnightly. Guests are welcome to spend the afternoon or any session. This program is free and open to the public. Friends of KCPL Book Sales The Friends of KCPL will hold book sales on Thursday, May 30 from 5-7 p.m. and Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Outreach Building. We are now on Facebook. Check it out for more library information and lots of photos! Knox County Public Library Indiana The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to grow and sustain a “Nation of Learners” because lifelong learning is essential to a democratic society and individual success. Through its grant making, convenings, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build twenty-first century skills, and increase civic participation. Click the logo above for more information. Indiana Memory, the Indiana digital library, is a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural organizations to enable access to Indiana's unique cultural and historical heritage through a variety of digital formats and free distribution over the Internet. Indiana Memory seeks to support and enhance education and scholarship for all Hoosiers for increased understanding of Indiana's past and its role in preparing for Indiana's future. To learn more click on the logo above. NextReads Newsletters Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. Click here to get started! Does the library have wireless access? How Do I Renew Materials Online?

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