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Summer Reading is Here! June 1- July 31

​Thanks to a generous grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation in Cleveland, OH, the Miami
University Art Museum (Oxford, OH) is pleased to circulate the content of the original, groundbreaking
2018 exhibition, Telling A People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature. The exhibition
was designed primarily for use in elementary schools, public libraries and other educational institutions.
The Traveling Panel Exhibition, featuring 12 panels with 120 reproduced illustrations, supports the
introduction of educational resources and programming opportunities surrounding the contextualization
of African-American children’s picture books.
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Participate in the summer reading program at your local public library for your chance at a
$529 college savings account.
Your public library can win $500, too!
Click here to enter.

Upcoming Events

  • Teens Create - 1 pm - 3 pm
    Sat 10 Jun
    Multiple Dates
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    Jun 10, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Do you enjoy being creative, or want a space to work on some of your own projects? Teens Create is just for you! We’ll provide the snacks and some extra art supplies to keep you stocked. Bring a friend and work together! This program is for teens, ages 13-18
  • Art Together - 3 pm
    Sat 10 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 10, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Do you have your own creative project to work on but still want to feel like you’re working with others? Join us to Art Together – a space to bring a friend or meet new people while you work on your particular project. Ages 18+
  • All Together Puzzle Race - 5:30 pm
    Tue 13 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 13, 5:30 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Mercer County, KY, USA
    Are you a puzzle professional? Or just starting? Assemble your team and compete in our All Together Puzzle Race! Teams will compete to assemble their puzzle, and the first to finish wins a small prize/ Max team size of 4. If you don’t have a team, we’ll do our best to help you match up with others!
  • Mark Wood Fun Show - 10 am
    Thu 15 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 15, 10:00 AM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    With over 50 years of experience, magician and entertainer Mark Wood returns with a new sum-mer reading program. “Let’s Be Kind” stresses showing kindness to others while promoting the real importance of reading. This 40 minute interactive magic show delights audience members of all ages!
  • Mercer County Writers Gathering - 6 pm
    Thu 15 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 15, 6:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Mercer County, KY, USA
    Calling all Mercer County writers! We’ve heard your feedback and know of growing interest in the community to host a regular meeting of writers to share work and request feedback from peers. This will be an initial meeting to determine how best plan future gatherings.
  • Teen Writers - 6 pm
    Tue 20 Jun
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    Jun 20, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Mercer County, KY, USA
    Meet other teens interested in writing and share your work! We’ll discuss topics of interest to our writers and resources to help you hone your skills.
  • Common Grounds Coffee and Conversation - 9:30 am
    Thu 22 Jun
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    Jun 22, 9:30 AM
    Mercer County Public Library, 109 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Enjoy a cup of coffee and time for conversation and connection. Different topics every month.
  • Bright Star Theater - 10:30 am
    Fri 23 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 23, 10:30 AM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Join Lady Kindness as she saves her town from a visiting bully. A national professional touring company, Bright Star Theatre returns to MCPL with their acclaimed ant-bullying fairy tale, “The Lady of Bully-burg,” celebrating its 15th year on the road.
  • Board Together: Board Games for Adults - 1-5 pm
    Sat 24 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 24, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, 109 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Adult Board Games Saturday from 2-5. Spend a nice afternoon with snacks and some games that are new to you!
  • Evening Book Club - 6 pm
    Tue 27 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 27, 6:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    This month we'll be discussing The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. This short book, written in 1927, won a Pulitzer Prize and was a best seller.
  • Conservation Clubhouse Critters - 10:30 am
    Thu 29 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Learn more
    Jun 29, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Through the generosity of Inter-County Energy Cooperative, biologist Drew returns with some friends from the Conservation Clubhouse to educate us about reptiles and amphibians that are native to Kentucky. We will get an up close and personal look, complete with touching!
  • Lunch Bunch Book Club - 12 noon
    Thu 29 Jun
    Learn more
    Jun 29, 12:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    We will be discussing Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. Originally published in 1911, Ethan Frome is considered one of Wharton's best works.
  • Conservation Clubhouse Critters - 1:30 pm
    Thu 29 Jun
    Multiple Dates
    Learn more
    Jun 29, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Through the generosity of Inter-County Ener-gy Cooperative, biologist Drew returns with some friends from the Conser-vation Clubhouse to edu-cate us about reptiles and amphibians that are na-tive to Kentucky. We will get an up close and personal look, complete with touching!
  • Chess at the Library, 10 am - 12 pm
    Sat 01 Jul
    Multiple Dates
    Learn more
    Jul 01, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of chess and snacks! This program is open to all ages and skill levels.
  • Gene Cordova Library Show
    Thu 06 Jul
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    Jul 06, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Join Gene and his group of Merry Makers as they open your imagination to building friendships and working together. For over 25 years, they have provided high energy and laughs! Tater the Gator and his friends will show that “We Are Better Together,” while encouraging every-one to read.
  • Crafty Affairs - Hydro Dipped Mugs- 5 pm
    Thu 06 Jul
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    Jul 06, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Create your own work of art, by hydro-dipping a coffee mug! We’ll provide the supplies for you to mix your own design. The program is free, but supplies are limited – registration is required. Adults 18+ Register below.
  • Teens Create - 1 pm - 3 pm
    Sat 08 Jul
    Multiple Dates
    Learn more
    Jul 08, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Do you enjoy being creative, or want a space to work on some of your own projects? Teens Create is just for you! We’ll provide the snacks and some extra art supplies to keep you stocked. Bring a friend and work together! This program is for teens, ages 13-18
  • Art Together - 3 - 5 pm
    Sat 08 Jul
    Learn more
    Jul 08, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mercer County Public Library, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA
    Do you have your own creative project to work on but still want to feel like you’re working with others? Join us to Art Together – a space to bring a friend or meet new people while you work on your particular project. Ages 18+

Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library
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in Mercer County!

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