Red Cross Blood Drive
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is once again partnering with The American Red Cross, and we are having a Blood Drive Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood. Individuals are urgently needed to give blood or platelets now, so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care.
As a special thank you, all donors will receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card for coming in plus, will receive FREE A1C testing, no insurance required!
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MVLibrary to schedule an appointment. Or just stop in.
To streamline your donation experience and save 15 minutes, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. Download the Blood Donor App.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood. Individuals are urgently needed to give blood or platelets now, so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care.
As a special thank you, all donors will receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card for coming in plus, will receive FREE A1C testing, no insurance required!
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MVLibrary to schedule an appointment. Or just stop in.
To streamline your donation experience and save 15 minutes, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. Download the Blood Donor App.
Movie Night featuring Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
When a trapped housewife encounters a colorful old woman at a nursing home, her new friend brightens her outlook by sharing tales from her past-- especially the exploits of her free-spirited sister-in-law and the community centered around a small Alabama cafe in the 1920s. Through these stories, she gains the confidence to change her own life for the better.
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the Multipurpose Room, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Fried Green Tomatoes. Free and open to the public.
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the Multipurpose Room, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Fried Green Tomatoes. Free and open to the public.
Knox County Conversations March Roundtable
Are you interested in reminiscing about the past?
Do you remember the “old days” in Mount Vernon and Knox County? (Even if those “old days” do not seem all that long ago)?
Do you like talking about—or listening to others talk about— local history?
Do you just enjoy lunch and pleasant conversation?
If any of that interests you, please join us for lunch and conversation at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
This month, we invite participants to enjoy a nostalgic lunch as they discuss music and arts in Mount Vernon and elsewhere in Knox County.
Come share memories of plays, bands, movies, entertainment venues, performers, the arts in general...or whatever else comes up. Free and open to the public.
Do you remember the “old days” in Mount Vernon and Knox County? (Even if those “old days” do not seem all that long ago)?
Do you like talking about—or listening to others talk about— local history?
Do you just enjoy lunch and pleasant conversation?
If any of that interests you, please join us for lunch and conversation at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
This month, we invite participants to enjoy a nostalgic lunch as they discuss music and arts in Mount Vernon and elsewhere in Knox County.
Come share memories of plays, bands, movies, entertainment venues, performers, the arts in general...or whatever else comes up. Free and open to the public.
Collecting Dr. Seuss
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, join Jim Gibson, former Director of the Knox County Historical Society Museum and current Dr. Seuss enthusiast and collector, as he discusses the life and career of Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) and discusses various books and other interesting items from his collection. Free and open to the public.
Sewing with Lisa: Sweatshirt Conversion
Patrons are asked to bring a sweatshirt and 1/3rd yard of coordinating fabric to transform it into something new. Participants are also welcome to bring buttons, lace, leather, or embellishments to decorate your sweatshirt.
Registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to register. Registration begins Monday, March 2. Space is limited. Sewing machines and basic sewing supplies available. Ideas and instruction provided. Open to adults 18+.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
Registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to register. Registration begins Monday, March 2. Space is limited. Sewing machines and basic sewing supplies available. Ideas and instruction provided. Open to adults 18+.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
Adult Craft: Glass Bead Plants
Join us for an adult craft in the Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. We will be making glass beaded succulents in little terracotta pots. Patrons will get to choose between two kits, as supplies last. One kit per patron. Space is limited to 45 patrons. Registration begins Monday, March 2. Stop by the Main Circulation Desk to register. Open to adults 18+.
What Are You Reading? Podcast
Christie and Katie will discuss How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann and Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. online. Listen or watch via our YouTube channel, on Spotify, Facebook, or on our website. Just search for the “Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County."
Nonfiction Book Discussion on Radium Girls by Kate Moore
Borrow "Radium Girls" by Kate Moore
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Radium, the Curies' newly discovered element, made gleaming headlines as the fresh face of beauty and a wonder drug for the medical community.
From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shone brightly during the otherwise dark years of the First World War. Meanwhile, hundreds of young women toiled amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covered their bodies from head to toe; they lit up the night like industrious fireflies. With such coveted jobs, these "shining girls" seemed lucky- until they began to fall mysteriously ill. But the factories that once offered golden opportunities ignored all claims of the gruesome side effects. As the fatal poison took hold, the brave shining girls became embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that echoed for decades. Their story is worth knowing. Read the book and come talk about it, Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Solarium. Books are available at the library. |
Documentary Night at the Library
Attenborough’s Life Journey presents an intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life and career—both of which span nearly a century—from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC executive and host, to his revered status as the world’s foremost natural history presenter.
With behind-the-scenes footage from his years in the field, this documentary takes viewers from the Galapagos, to Canada, to Borneo, and back to the UK as Attenborough reflects on his life and considers the amazing aspects of nature he has observed in ways few have done and few others ever will.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. in the Multipurpose Room.
With behind-the-scenes footage from his years in the field, this documentary takes viewers from the Galapagos, to Canada, to Borneo, and back to the UK as Attenborough reflects on his life and considers the amazing aspects of nature he has observed in ways few have done and few others ever will.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. in the Multipurpose Room.
Craft and Conversation
Adult Craft and Conversation will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Solarium. Make progress on any craft you have laying around the house. Make connections with fellow local crafters. No project? No problem! Coloring pages will be provided.
What Are You Reading? Podcast
What Are You Reading? Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann and Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. online. Listen or watch via our YouTube channel, on Spotify, Facebook, or on our website. Just search for the “Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.”
Let's Talk...Ohio Native Plants with Sabrina Schirtzinger
Let's Talk...Ohio Native Plants with Sabrina Schirtzinger- Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources at OSU Extension Services
Join us Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room for a discussion about the natural beauty growing right in our own backyard. Learn about native Ohio plants, why they matter, and how you can support local ecosystems at home.
Perfect for our gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about Ohio's wild landscapes. Free and open to the public.
Join us Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room for a discussion about the natural beauty growing right in our own backyard. Learn about native Ohio plants, why they matter, and how you can support local ecosystems at home.
Perfect for our gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about Ohio's wild landscapes. Free and open to the public.