KNOX COUNTY INDIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Where the real adventure begins.

Providing Knox County, Indiana award winning service since 1889.

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We offer something for everyone.

Youth

In the Youth Department, we seek to foster the skills and attitudes necessary for our children to become lifelong learners.

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Teens

The Teen Department offers a wide range of services to better prepare the teens of the community for the rest of their lives.

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Community

Our library is a community cultural center, a place of civic engagement, where people of all backgrounds gather for reflection, discovery, participation and growth.

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Genealogy

Knox County is the oldest county in the State of Indiana. Many of the county’s original records can be found at the McGrady-Brockman House.

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Upcoming Events

Mr. Carnegie's Book Club

A monthly book club for adults every 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm.

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Movin' n Grovin'

Preschool music program with songs, stories, and movement with rhythm instruments for ages 2-5.

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Morning Stars Storytime

Join us for Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

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STEAM Programs

The STEAM Program takes place every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Youth Department!

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Station

Get FREE books for kids ages 0-5 to jump start their love of reading!

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135+ Years of Service to Knox County

Resources, Programs, and, of course, Books

The Knox County Public Library's mission is to be a welcoming place to connect with others through programs, find amazing books, and get plugged in to resources.

Our Mission

The library’s mission is to meet the informational, educational and cultural needs of the community.

Our Vision

The library's vision is to be a place for reflection, discovery, participation and growth

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Friends of the Library

Become a Friend and help support our Library!

Established in 1992, this group was organized to aid, enhance and support library services. It accomplishes this through fundraising, outreach, and special projects such as monthly book sales. The library’s mission is to meet the educational, informational and cultural needs of the community.

Please consider becoming a member of the Friends! Monthly meetings are conducted on the last Friday of the month at 10am-4pm and are open to the public. Members get 50% off book sale purchases and receive a free book at every book sale!

Membership levels:

Individual ($10)
Family ($20)
Benefactor ($50)
Corporate ($100)
Life ($100 one time payment)

With the exception of Life Memberships which are valid forever, memberships are valid through the end of the calendar year in which dues are paid. Donations above the basic membership levels are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Knox County Public Library or Friends of the KCPL.