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,…
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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!