Summer Reading Kickoff is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the start of a summer filled with stories, creativity, discovery, and fun! From exciting activities and smiling faces to books waiting to be explored, this event marks the beginning of a season of learning and community at the library. We hope you’ll join…
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Books, Connection, and Community on the Move
Every bookmobile stop is more than just books—it’s connection, discovery, and the excitement of seeing the library arrive right in your community. From storytimes filled with laughter to surprise reads that become new favorites, the bookmobile brings learning, comfort, and joy wherever it goes. For some, joy is finding the perfect book. For others, it’s…
The Life of a Library Book
Every library book has a story long before its pages are opened. This is the journey of just one book—from the moment a patron requests it, to the excitement of placing the order, unpacking the delivery, preparing it for the shelf, and finally watching it find its way into someone’s hands. It travels from reader…
KPLA 2025 Fresh Faces Award Winners
We are proud to share that Destiney Amiott and Aimee Kemker from the Meade County Public Library have been honored by the Kentucky Public Library Association (KPLA) as our region’s 2025 Fresh Faces Award Winners. The Fresh Faces program highlights the contributions of public library staff throughout Kentucky and encourages idea-sharing among regions, specialties, and…
Bring Your Students to the Library!
Our library is proud to partner with schools and educators to offer enriching field trip experiences that support classroom learning and inspire a lifelong love of reading. During a visit, students can enjoy guided tours, storytimes, hands-on activities, and opportunities to discover new books and resources. We believe strong community connections make learning stronger, and…
Congratulations to Our Bookmark Contest Winner!
We’re excited to announce the winner of our Second Annual Bowser’s Bookmark Contest — Kady Clark! Kady’s creative design features Bowser the turtle, and perfectly captures the fun and imagination that reading brings. Her bookmark has been printed and is available near Bowser’s tank — be sure to pick one up on your next visit!…
Spooktacular Thanks! Your Support Made Our Halloween Story Walk a Success
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Halloween Story Walk! We know the setup was a little different this year, but we truly enjoyed seeing so many families and smiling faces along the path. Your participation and enthusiasm made it a wonderful celebration of reading and community. See you next year!
MCPL becomes a GED Testing Site
Meade County Public Library recently became an official GED® testing site. This is an exciting opportunity for our community, as there is currently no other GED testing location in Meade County. You must register at GED.com. It is important to note that the library does not offer GED preparation classes and are not an Adult…
Donate to support our Caring Corner
Help us make a difference in our community! We’re collecting hygiene and seasonal care items to support neighbors who may not have regular access to these essentials. Some things that you could donate include bar soap, dental floss, body wash, deodorant, sanitary products and/ or pocket sized toiletry items. Your generosity can help provide comfort…
Highlights from MCPL Annual Report
We’re proud to share our impact from the 2024–2025 fiscal year! Our patrons checked out 64,681 digital items and 95,816 physical items, in-house programming reached 19,797 participants, and our outreach efforts connected with 15,579 community members. Thank you for helping us make a difference every day!