Welcome to the Knox County Public Library. With nearly 130,000 items from which to choose, the library has a huge collection of books and magazines for you to read, sound recordings to which you may listen and movies for you to watch. If it’s information you’re seeking, visit or contact the library. The library has a great staff of reference librarians ready to help you find answers. Internet access is available for all. Other services include a homework center in the youth department and fun and educational programs for people of all ages. See additional information on this website about cultural programs, outreach and literacy services. Looking for more information on library events and programs? Please check our monthly calendar under the orange News/Events tab above. The Knox County Public Library now has MP3s available to download with Freegal music service. Follow the link in the picture above or just go to kcpl.freegalmusic.com. There is a limit of 3 MP3s a week and all you will need is your library card number to log in. The Charm, the Harm, and the Daring of Dillinger On June 22 at 7 p.m. Sally Perkins tells the life of the infamous Hoosier criminal John Dillinger. This story is a part of the Sharing Hoosier History Through Stories series sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Inc. This free program will meet in the Fortnightly. Youth Summer Reading Program Explore Your Universe Register for the Youth Summer Reading Program between May 29 - July 15 and read to win prizes. KCPL is partnering with George Rogers Clark National Historical Park for this year's program. Youth Summer Reading is open to youths from infants to age 17. Adult Summer Reading Program Reach for the Stars The Adult Summer Reading Program begins with registration on June 3 at the Circulation Desk. Log your reading time for a chance to win prizes in our weekly drawings. The grand prize at the end of the program is a $50 gas card. Week 1 Prize Winners: Joice Daugherity - Merchandise gift Martha Adams - Farmers' Market Bucks Julie Barkley - Free Book Sale Books We are now on Facebook. Check it out for more library information and lots of photos! Knox County Public Library Indiana The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to grow and sustain a “Nation of Learners” because lifelong learning is essential to a democratic society and individual success. Through its grant making, convenings, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build twenty-first century skills, and increase civic participation. Click the logo above for more information. Indiana Memory, the Indiana digital library, is a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural organizations to enable access to Indiana's unique cultural and historical heritage through a variety of digital formats and free distribution over the Internet. Indiana Memory seeks to support and enhance education and scholarship for all Hoosiers for increased understanding of Indiana's past and its role in preparing for Indiana's future. To learn more click on the logo above. NextReads Newsletters Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. Click here to get started! Does the library have wireless access? How Do I Renew Materials Online?

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ONLINE BOOK CLUBS are available to our patrons. Click on the logo to learn more and get started! Effective July 1, 2012 KCPL properties including but not limited to buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, and yards are smoke and tobacco free.