Children

Children's Book Bundles (Main Library Only)

Not sure what to have your kids read next? We can help! Fill out the online form and we'll put together a bundle of books for you to pick up at the main library. Curbside delivery still an option. To request book bundles from another library, please fill out the online form on the branch library web page.

Putting together these personal requests takes a little time, and while we are working as fast as we can, processing these requests may take a couple of days. We will contact you when we have your bundle ready. We will do our best to honor requests whenever possible but cannot guarantee items.

Library card must be in good standing. Patrons may request up to 12 books at a time.

Children's Book Bundle Request Form

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Number of Books Requested (up to 12) *

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*Please describe what items you would like us to find for you in the comment box. Include the types of items (picture books or chapter books, non-fiction, DVDs, etc.) Example: "Three picture books about dogs and two non-fiction books about science experiments." Or "Three fantasy stories for someone who likes Harry Potter." If you have questions, also use this space to ask.

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Halloween Hullabaloo, For All Ages, Friday, October 29, 4-6PM

Join us for an event in the back parking lot, Friday, October 29, from 4-6 PM, for a Spooky night of fun at the library. We will be passing out bags of candy, cauldron slime, and making scary crafts.

We will also have a costume contest, a dance off and finally we will be showing two classic Halloween movies, "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and "Monster House".

We will give out prizes for the winners of the costume contest for scariest costume, best in show and best group.

Free and open to the public. Happy Halloween!

Virtual Story Time

Watch Virtual Storytime with Miss Debbie and Miss Erica on Tuesdays and Miss Morgan on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Find us on Facebook and our YouTube channel.

Storytime Craft Bag Giveaway

Storytime craft bags will be available for pick up on the first and third Tuesdays each month, beginning in September through December 2021. Be sure to check out a preview of the crafts on our Facebook @PLMVKC. Free and available while supplies last. First come, first serve.

Elementary Craft Bag Giveaway

Elementary craft bags are geared towards K-5 grade. Elementary Craft bags are available for pick up on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month, beginning in September through December 2021. Be sure to check out a preview of the crafts on our Facebook @PLMVKC. Free and available while supplies last. First come, first serve.

Eureka Hive! Elementary Virtual Program, K-5th Grade

Eureka Hive! Elementary virtual programs for kindergarten through fifth grade. Miss Nikki will be posting a variety of videos with science experiments, arts and crafts, kitchen fun and reading! New videos will be posted on our social media on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Have a blast this fall with Miss Nikki!

10/27/21: Frankenstein's Hand!
11/10//21: Magic Pepper!
11/24/21: Prehistoric Popcorn!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Celebrate Halloween all month long! Call the Youth Services department at 740-392-2665 ext. 248 to put a foam pumpkin on hold. No carving necessary. Important dates to remember:

October 4-9: Pick up foam pumpkin. Take home and decorate.
October 18-23: Drop off pumpkin.
October 25-November 1: Pumpkins will be on display.

Winner is crowd favorite. Be sure to stop by the library and vote for your favorite pumpkin.

New Eye Spy posted every month!

Can you find all twelve items? Eye Spy a horseshoe, a Ram's head, glasses, honey, a spy glass, a bell, a leather book, a pine cone, a wooden spoon, a wallet, a feather and a lace ribbon.

Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County and Knox County Park District Storybook Trail

Storybook trail at Wolf Run Park, Erica Newton and Lori Totman

The Storybook Trail wouldn’t be possible without the help from Knox County Foundation, Paragraphs Bookstore, and the Knox County Career Center.

The Storybook Trail has been in the works since 2019, when the library worked with the Knox County Park District to find a location for the project. The library received a Knox County Foundation grant to purchase pedestal frames through Barking Dog Exhibits. Paragraphs Bookstore donated multiple copies of the book to disassemble then reassemble in the frames. The Knox County Career Center Building Trades program to build the archway to the trail.

The Storybook Trail consists of 19 posts and is located on Wolf Run’s Pond Trail, located at Wolf Run Regional Park, 17621 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon. The Storybook trail is designed to promote literacy with physical activity.

Coming soon: The lovable hippo, Fiona will grace the path once more. The next chosen title is "Fiona, It's Bedtime" by Richard Cowdrey.

Despite the pandemic, the Storybook Trail is installed and ready to be enjoyed by all. The Storybook Trail book will be changed quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles.

Teacher Services
Teachers may register for a Teacher Loan Card which allows them to have materials for six weeks. They may also request subject units. Full information regarding these services can be found on the Teacher Services flier, or by calling (740) 392-BOOK, ext. 248.

AWE Early Literacy Stations
Make learning fun with the AWE Early Literacy stations. Stations are full of educational software with sound and a touch screen to enhance the learning experience.

Battle of the Books

1KB4K!

Welcome to 1KB4K! The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County encourages you to read 1000 books with your child before he or she enters school. One of the Best ways to encourage learning is to spend time sharing books every day. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills.

Print awareness
Letter Knowledge
Vocabulary
Narrative Skills

Register your child at the circulation desk for your reading bag and reading log and get started today! For more information call 740-392-BOOK ext. 248.

TWEENS

Reading can happen anytime, anywhere! You and your children can explore the joy of reading together with this series of “Reading ‘Round the Clock” videos that gives easy tips for working reading practice into everyday activities. These three videos--Reading on the Go, Reading for a Purpose, and Reading on the Screen—give great tips on keeping your family reading and preparing your children for Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Link to the videos and to companion flyers with even more tips on the INFOhio Third Grade Reading Guarantee page at https://www.infohio.org/students/parents/resources-for-the-third-grade-reading-guarantee. The flyers and videos were developed by INFOhio, the State Library of Ohio, Ohio Educational Library Media Association, and the Ohio PTA, and they are available to all Ohioans for free.