About Us
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.
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-Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 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
New Hours of Operation beginning Monday, April 3, 2023
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 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
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-Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 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
New Hours of Operation beginning Monday, April 3, 2023
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 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.
Library Employee Directory
Library Director: John K. Chidester
Assistant Library Directory: Cassandra Peters
Library Clerk/Treasurer: Dee Durfee
Assistant Library Directory: Cassandra Peters
Library Clerk/Treasurer: Dee Durfee
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. For December and January meeting dates please call the library at 740-392-BOOK ext. 236. April board meetings are held at the Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Dr. Fredericktown. June board meetings are held at the Danville Public Library, 512 S. Market St. Danville. September board meetings are held at the Gambier Community Library, 115 Meadow Ln. Gambier.
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. For December and January meeting dates please call the library at 740-392-BOOK ext. 236. April board meetings are held at the Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Dr. Fredericktown. June board meetings are held at the Danville Public Library, 512 S. Market St. Danville. September board meetings are held at the Gambier Community Library, 115 Meadow Ln. Gambier.
Clinton Bailey- President
Brian Ackert- Vice-President
Mark Tuel- Secretary
Julia Warga
Louise Dudgeon
Ellen Robinson
Sharon Ewalt
Brian Ackert- Vice-President
Mark Tuel- Secretary
Julia Warga
Louise Dudgeon
Ellen Robinson
Sharon Ewalt