BLOOD DRIVE

JULY 10 FROM 10:00-2:00

Join us at the library on July 10th between 10:00-2:00 to donate blood.  The Kentucky Blood Center will be at the library, stop by chill out and donate blood.  You can call 1-800-775-2522 to schedule an appointment or go to kybloodcenter.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Everyone that donates will receive a limited edition t-shirt.

We are giving away an awesome book basket filled with a variety of books and much more. For each item that is brought in as a donation to the Library’s Comfort Catalog they will get one ticket in the drawing. You can donate as much as you would like and as many times as you would like until July 25. The winner will be announced on July 26th. We accept a variety of personal hygiene items for the comfort catalog. The book basket that we will be giving away is at the circulation desk for anyone that would like to see it.

Important Announcement

The June Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:00 pm due to the library being closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday.  It is important to note that all board meetings are open to the public, but if you would like to be added to the agenda and speak at a board meeting, you must submit a Request To Comment Form not less than four business days before the meeting date.  These forms are available at the circulation desk.  If you have questions, please call the library at (859) 234-4881 and ask to speak to the Director.

Experience the thrill of exploration and discovery at our Touch A Truck event! Get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles, from towering fire trucks to mighty construction machinery. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on extravaganza promises excitement, learning, and unforgettable memories for the whole family.  In addition to touch truck, we will also be handing out adult and children summer reading goody bags and have sign ups for summer reading!  There will also be a bouncy house, rock climbing wall, free hot dogs provided by Woodmen of The World, free popcorn and lots of other fun activities.   This is a FREE Event and open to everyone! Call the library at (859) 234-4881 to sign up.

FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)  Help!

Overwhelmed by FAFSA? Not sure where to start in the process of applying for financial aid for college, then make plans to drop by the library on Monday, February 5th anytime between 4:30-7:00. David Scott, from KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) will be here to help you navigate the process and apply for financial aid for the 2024-2025 college school year.   It will help tremendously if you bring the following information with you:

• Your parents’ SSNs if you’re a dependent student
• Tax Returns
• Records of Child Support received
• Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
• Net Worth of investments, businesses, and farm

If you have any questions, please contact the library at (859) 234-4881 for more information.  No Registration required, please stop in any time between 4:30-7:00 for assistance.

Help us Decorate our Christmas Tree at the library! We will have a tree set up in the library and we will be decorating it with donations of new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, and any new knitted items.   Help keep someone in our community warm this winter with your generous donation.  All collected items will be donated to the Harrison County Clothing Closet.

We are so excited to have the Geogetown College Department of Theater and Film as our guest at the library.  They will be bringing 3 children classic stories to life on Saturday, December 2nd at 1:00 pm. Come to the library as they  perform “Why Mosquito’s Buzz In People’s Ear”, “Corduroy”, and “Where The Wild Things Are”.

“Book” Your Next Movie Night

November 9~South Pacific

In honor of Veteran’s Day we will be showing South Pacific.  Don’t miss this (1958) classic movie set on a South Pacific island during World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman who’s being courted for a dangerous military mission. We will provide the popcorn, just bring your favorite drink in a cup with a lid.

November 30~The Star

We will be showing the family movie The Star.  Bring the whole family for this animated movie about the first Christmas.  A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas. We will provide popcorn, just bring your favorite drink (in a cup with a lid).

Multiple Days & Times Available

Make plans to attend an informational meetings about the Affordable Connectivity Program: Do you need help finding affordable internet?  Then find out how it works and if you qualify for this program.  The Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP provides a benefit of up to $30 per month for internet service.  The benefit is available to eligible new customers, current customers, or households who have had internet service in the past. In addition to providing monthly discount for internet service, ACP also provides a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.  To use this the benefit, each household must contribute between $10 and $50 toward the purchase price of the device. The ACP is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

A household will qualify if someone in your household participates in one of eight assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, or free/reduced lunch. A household may also be eligible because the household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Registration is required, please call the library at (859) 234-4881 to sign up.