Meade County Public Library is more than a building full of books—it’s a community hub where learning, creativity, and connection thrive. We’re here to provide resources, programs, and spaces that inspire curiosity and support lifelong learning for all ages.
Our Mission
The Meade County Public Library’s mission is to cultivate learning, transform lives, and build community. We believe that a free public library is essential to the overall health of a community. The Meade County Public Library strives to maintain and improve the quality of life for all citizens of Meade County by providing convenient and effective access to library programs and materials. We support the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement set forth by the American Library Association.
History
The Meade County Public Library, established in 1955 due to the efforts of the Brandenburg Women’s Civic Club, has been serving the community’s informational, educational, and recreational reading needs ever since. The library, a tax-supported institution grounded in Kentucky library laws, initially operated out of a remodeled 1910 schoolhouse purchased from the Meade County Board of Education. The 1967 and 1971 remodels were made possible with support from local sources, including the Olin Corporation.
In 1995-96, the Board of Trustees initiated a modernization project funded largely by a bequest from George Dan Hagan and supplemented by grants from the Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives.
The library relocated to a new facility on Old Ekron Road in 2011, following the purchase of five acres of land from the Miller family in 2008 and subsequent construction that began in 2010. The facility was further expanded in 2019-2020 to accommodate more space for programs.