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Winter/Spring Storytime Schedule

Sessions will run through the week of April 20, 2026. To register, please contact the Youth Services Department at 740-392-2665, ext. 8248.

Storytime is free and open to the public, and all supplies are provided.
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  • ​Programs are full: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Storytime Room: Family Storytime.
  • Program is full: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Storytime Room: Baby Storyland, for children birth through 24 months and their parents or caregivers.
  • Openings available at 9:30 a.m. Program is full at 11:00 a.m.: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Storytime Room: Storytime for Twos and Early Threes.
  • Openings available at 9:30 a.m. Program is full at 11:00 a.m.: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Storytime Room: Preschool Storytime.
All library programs are free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Food maybe involved and we cannot accommodate allergies.

Program is full: Lego Club

Create with Legos and build teamwork skills! Open to children ages 5-12. Registration required. Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2026. Contact Youth Services at 740-392-2665 ext. 8248 to register. 

Lego Club will be held in the Youth Storytime Room, on Wednesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:

April 15th- Let's Create. It all goes!

Children's Floor 2026 Mascot

Introducing Paintalina, our Children’s Floor 2026 mascot! Congratulations to Myla, pictured with Miss Kara, our elementary programmer!
Introducing Paintalina, our Children’s Floor 2026 mascot! Congratulations to Myla, pictured with Miss Kara, our elementary programmer!
Meet the 2025 Mascot Axolotl named Jelly!
Meet the 2025 Mascot Axolotl named Jelly!
Past library mascots Book Bot and Wheelie
Past library mascots Book Bot and Wheelie
1kb4k. The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County encourages you to read 1000 books with your child before he or she enters school. Register your child at the circulation desk for your reading bag and readinglog and get started today!
500 Books during Kindergarten-5th grade. Sign up for this fun reading club at any branch of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
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The Ohio Digital Library For Kids
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ABCMouse.com Early Learning Academy
ABCmouse.com: An award-winning online curriculum for young children from Age of Learning, Inc. Free at our library.

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Patron friendly Ebscohost database
Patron friendly Ebscohost database
Ohio Web Library. Search for newspaper and magazine articles, reference and research, and student resources in one place.
Search for newspaper and magazine articles, reference and research, and student resources in one place
Profiles of Ohio, Fifth Edition. Physical Characteristics of City/County in Ohio
Profiles of Ohio, Fifth Edition. Physical Characteristics of City/County in Ohio
What Tree Is It? A tree identification database
Identify a tree in your back yard
What's That Snake? A snake identification database
Snake Identification Guide
What's the Point? Identifying Flint Artifacts Guide
Flint Identification Guide
International Children's Digital Library. A Library for the World's Children
International Children's Digital Library
Volunteer (PDF)
Library Employment Opportunities
Employment Application (PDF)
Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County
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Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Phone: (740) 392-BOOK
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  • Home
  • Account Login
  • Library Catalog
  • Beyond Books Collection
  • Get a Library Card
  • About the Library
    • Library Mission Statement
    • Locations & Hours
    • Library Policies
    • Library Administration
    • Library Trustees
  • Support the Library
  • Calendar
  • Children
  • Teen Space
  • Adults
  • Outreach Services
  • Online Services
  • Education & Research Databases (A-C)
    • Education & Research Databases (D-G)
    • Education & Research Databases (H-M)
    • Education & Research Databases (N-R)
    • Education & Research Databases (S-V)
    • Education & Research Databases (W)
    • OPLIN Research Databases
  • Reference
  • History & Genealogy Resources
  • Literary & Writing
  • Knox Network of Nonprofits
  • Tech Education
  • Book Club Hub
  • Games
  • ILL Requests
  • Fredericktown Community Library
  • Danville Public Library
  • Gambier Community Library
  • Library Employment Opportunities
  • Storybook Trail at Wolf Run Regional Park
  • Obituaries