Joy Trotter and the Miss Pickle Outstanding Children’s Service Award Some stories come full circle in the most beautiful ways. Long before Joy Trotter became the beloved Children’s Librarian she is today, she was a child sitting in the library, growing up with Miss Pickle (Wanda Brown) as her children’s librarian. Miss Pickle left a lasting impression on Joy — years later, she chose a path that would allow her…
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1522 Reading Logs Complete!
Celebrating a Summer of Reading! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program! Together, our community completed an incredible 1,522 reading logs, representing countless hours spent discovering new stories, learning new things, and building lifelong reading habits. Whether you attended programs, picked up books, or encouraged a young reader, you helped make this summer a tremendous success. We are grateful for your enthusiasm and…
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
At Meade County Public Library, we value our teenage volunteers. Our teen volunteers build their resumes by assisting during programs, setting up and cleaning up from large events, filling bags for passive programs like STEM kits and the Seed Library, and so much more! Teens get a behind the scenes glance at how library programs are planned, prepared, and presented. Teenage volunteers at the library must be between the ages…
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 seeing familiar faces, sharing stories, or watching a face light up as they choose their…
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 to reader, carried home in backpacks and tote bags, read at kitchen tables, before bedtime,…
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 library sizes. Destiney coordinates our grade-school programs and Aimee coordinates our family programs at the…
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 we value every collaboration with local teachers and schools. The video below highlights just one…
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 Education Center. Here are two recommendations to prepare for the GED test: Breckinridge County 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 and care to those who need it most. Thank you for supporting our Caring Corner!…
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!