PUBLIC LIBRARY OF MOUNT VERNON & KNOX COUNTY
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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is open to the public. Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask while inside the library. Curbside is still available. See COVID-19 Library Guidelines for complete details for opening safely to the public.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-8PM, Friday & Saturday, 9AM-5PM, closed Sunday. |
Apply today to see if you qualify for discounted phone or internet service.
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month!
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month and we're asking everyone to help spread some library love by posting to social media about how the library empowers you for a chance to win!
Here's How it Works:
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Additionally, three second place winners will receive an ALA Graphics The Child poster.
The #LibrariesEmpower promotion begins Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 1PM EST, Noon CT. and ends, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1PM Est., Noon CT.
All librarians and library lovers are encouraged to participate. The promotion is open to residents of the United States, Washington, D.C., and U.S. Territories. Employees of the American Library Association are not eligible to participate.
Official Rules (PDF)
The #LibrariesEmpower promotion begins Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 1PM EST, Noon CT. and ends, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1PM Est., Noon CT.
All librarians and library lovers are encouraged to participate. The promotion is open to residents of the United States, Washington, D.C., and U.S. Territories. Employees of the American Library Association are not eligible to participate.
Official Rules (PDF)
Beyond Books Collection at Main Introducing Giant Yard Games
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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County would like to introduce a new addition to our Beyond Books Collection- Giant Yard Games! Available now for patron check out is Giant Yatzee, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Giant Checkers, Giant Chess and Cornhole Boards with bags. Games can be reserved and loaned for 7days. Games must be picked up and returned at the main branch only. Patrons from our branch locations that would like to reserve a giant game online, must change their pick up location to the main branch to place the hold and must pick up games from the main library in Mount Vernon, at 201 N. Mulberry St. Mount Vernon. Stop by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County and check out a giant yard game for your next family reunion or BBQ with friends, free with your library card!
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Connect with Us!
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Want to chat with us? It’s easy! Now available at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is an online chat feature to connect us to you. Want to renew items or do some research? Look for the “Chat with us” icon at the bottom right-hand corner of the knox.net website. Chat is available Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM- 7:30 PM, Friday & Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. Patrons can also connect with us via social media at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Business or email at plmvkcohio@gmail.com.
We are working with Burbio.com, a free platform for non-profits and residents that streams library, school, and non-profit event information for communities all in one place and allows residents to create a personalized event feed and stay up to date when things change.
Burbio.com offers a free website and app that allows residents to personalize what events they see, add events to their digital calendar, and be notified when things change. All events on Burbio.com appear on Amazon Alexa, Apple App Store and Google Play Store and are optimized for Google Search. "Alexa, ask Burbio, what's happening at the Mount Vernon library!" |
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New York Times Best Seller Hardcover Fiction
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New Blu-Ray & DVD Titles
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