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Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is to select, make available and maintain resources in a variety of formats, meeting the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of our patrons. The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County offers this service to all persons and exists to stimulate ideas and learning and to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

Locations & Hours of Operation

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
201 North Mulberry Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 392-BOOK


Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday & Saturday      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday


Fredericktown Community Library
1 Burgett Drive
Fredericktown, Ohio 43019
(740) 694-BOOK


Monday, Wednesday, Friday  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday       10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Danville Public Library
512 South
Market Street
Danville, Ohio 43014
(740) 599-BOOK


Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
 
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Gambier Community Library
115 Meadow Lane
Gambier, Ohio 43022
(740) 427-BOOK

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Outreach Services
201 North Mulberry Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 392-BOOK ext. 240


Monday - Friday    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Using the Library

It is the goal of the Pubic Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County to provide a safe and relaxed environment in which patrons of all ages can make full and appropriate use of the library's materials, services, and resources.
Patron Code of Conduct
Loans & Fines Policy
Meeting Room Policy
Privacy Policy
COVID-19 Library Guidelines
Covid-19 Resources & Unemployment Benefits

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of seven members. Four of the Board members are appointed by the Knox County Commissioners and three by the judge of the Knox County Common Pleas Court. Legal Counsel, Knox County Prosecutor's Office, Chip McConville, Prosecuting Attorney.

The Library Board meets seven times per year and is held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise stated at 5:00 PM. You may find meeting dates and times on our library calendar. At its January annual meeting, the Board organizes for the ensuing year and elects a President, Vice President, Secretary. Board of Trustees members do not receive compensation or benefits for their service on the Board. Board meeting are open to the public.
Clinton Bailey- President
Suzanne Parrish- Vice-President
Mark Tuel- Secretary
Brian Ackert
Louise Dudgeon
Ellen Robinson
Sharon Ewalt
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Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County
201 North Mulberry St.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: (740) 392-BOOK
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  • Calendar
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  • Children
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  • Outreach Services
  • Tech Education
  • Literary & Writing
  • Book Club Hub
  • Games
  • ILL Requests
  • Fredericktown Community Library
  • Danville Public Library
  • Gambier Community Library
  • Friends of the Library
  • Library Partners & Sponsors
  • Library Employment Opportunities
  • Communities For Immunity