Mount Vernon Public Library

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201 N Mulberry St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Public Library of Mount Vernon Presents National Veterans Small Business Summit
Nov 9, 2024
Mount Vernon Public Library Presents National Veterans Small Business Summit
Celebrating literacy: County library connects community to a world of ideas
Apr 8, 2023
April kicks off a month of celebrations to honor libraries and literacy, the first of which was National School Librarian Day on April 4, followed by National Library Day on April 6. Other designated days are April 16, National Librarians Day, and the week of April 23, National Library Week.
Acclaimed author to speak during National Poetry Month celebration
Mar 25, 2023
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present two special events featuring acclaimed author Daniel Mark Epstein to kick off National Poetry Month.
Knox public library continues donation campaign for Food For The Hungry
Nov 23, 2022
This year marks the 34th year of The Knox Public Library campaigning for Food For The Hungry. While The Knox Public Library is no longer charging fines, they are continuing to collect food and funds in support of the annual Food For The Hungry Drive from Nov. 7 through Dec. 3.
Public library, Board of Elections to present 'How Elections Work In Knox County'
Oct 5, 2022
On Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents a panel discussion with the Knox County Board of Elections staff on "How Elections Work in Knox County."
Public library, PEN America partner for Banned Books Week 2022
Sep 14, 2022
“Banned Books Week” is coming up September 19-24, and the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is pleased to announce a new partnership with international literary organization, PEN America.
Toledo-based poets Joey Kim, Ayendy Bonifacio visit the Public Library Aug. 9 for Ohio Writers Series
Aug 5, 2022
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has a special treat lined up for patrons on Tuesday, Aug. 9 when it welcomes Toledo, Ohio-based poets Joey Kim and Ayendy Bonifacio.
Public Library celebrates Summer Reading Program
Aug 3, 2022
On Friday, July 15, the parking lot at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County (PLMVKC) teemed with music, laughter and sno-cones to celebrate the Summer Reading Program, "Ocean of Possibilities." Library staff and program sponsors Park National Bank collaborated to present an afternoon of outdoor fun for patrons, with Children's Floor Manager Erica Newton reporting that the closing party included temporary tattoos, a photo booth, sand art, carnival games with prizes like sea shell whistle, kickball, sea creature finger puppets, or finger skateboards.
Public library selected for competitive federal humanities grant
Mar 17, 2022
$10,000 grant will help the library recover from the coronavirus pandemic
Mount Vernon Public Library recommends titles for 'winter and holiday feels'
Dec 16, 2021
As snow starts to fall and the cold air sets in, there’s no better time to take a break from winter festivities and curl up with a good book.
Mount Vernon Public Library to hold grand opening for Wolf Run Storybook Trail on Nov. 19
Nov 4, 2021
The Mount Vernon and Knox County Public Library will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Wolf Run Storybook Trail, located at 17621 Yauger Road from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19.
Library opens Outdoor Annex, giving patrons space to replace indoor meeting rooms
Sep 20, 2021
A grant from the Knox Community Foundation made it possible for Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County patrons to get together or hold meetings under tents dubbed the “Outdoor Annex.”