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. Libraries lend a hand in tough times! Click Orange link: Today Show segment on the important role libraries play during the recession In Memoriam Meredith Beery was appointed to the Knox County Public Library Board by the Knox County Council in December 1995. She replaced John DeCoursey who served from 1991-1995. Meredith's first Knox County Public Library Board meeting was on January 29, 1996. Her final four year term on the KCPL Board was to expire on December 31, 2011. Merry served as President of the Knox County Public Library Board in 1999. From 2002 until she died, Merry served as Treasurer of the Knox County Public Library Board. We already miss Merry. We don't know how we'll get along without her bright smile and encouraging words. We wish to express gratitude to Merry's family for supporting her service on the KCPL Board for more than 14 years. We extend our deepest sympathy to them. During a special public Knox County Public Library Board meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2010, upon a motion by board member, David Roellgen, the board unanimously decided to name the public meeting room in the McGrady-Brockman House the Merry Beery room. During the meeting, Roellgen recalled that during the process of purchasing the building in 1999, as KCPL Board President, Merry Beery insisted that a main floor room of the building be designated for use as a meeting room for anyone in the community. The building was to serve primarily as a regional historical/genealogical center and Merry wanted to be certain that the building was available for the entire community. A ceremony to rededicate the room in memory of Merry will be planned with Merry’s family and announced at a later date. Search for U.S. business and residential phone numbers and company profiles. Research potential employers, create prospecting lists or find businesses using 37 different search criteria. Also includes HealthCare listings for 885,000 doctors & dentists. Updated monthly. (outside the library you will be prompted to provide your library card number with no spaces) Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine The Knox County Public Library is hosting Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine Exhibit from January 24 through March 6, 2010. This exhibit explores the world of Harry Potter and its roots in Renaissance magic, science, and medicine. It was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Watch for accompanying programs on the Events Calendar. Fact and Fiction of Hogwart's Herbology: A Harry Potter's World Program On February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Outreach Building, Stacye Johnson of the Purdue Extension Office will discuss plants that were mentioned in the Harry Potter books that are real and some possible uses for those that are invented. Vincennes Mardi Gras The old French city of Vincennes will once again celebrate Festival du Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 13 at the Fortnightly Club Building. Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with music starting at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the library's Circulation Desk. Adults are $12, Senior Citizens $10, and Children $5. The Vincennes Mardi Gras is an activity of the Vincennes Historical & Antiquarian Society. Grow Organic: Easy Garden Building Projects & Recycling for the Garden Cindy Jones, from Knox Co. Solid Waste Management,Terri King, and Chris Coffey will show ways to save money on your garden and how to make inexpensive items to improve it on February 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fortnightly Club Building. Galileo, His Life and His Discoveries: A "Harry Potter's World" Program Join Asst. Prof. Dan Vaughn of Vincennes University on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fortnightly Club as he presents a well-known astronomer and Renaissance man, Galileo. Renaissance Chemistry: A "Harry Potter's World" Program On Saturday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the Outreach Building Prof. Jay Bardole of Vincennes University will demonstrate some chemistry and youth will have the opportunity to participate. Youth are encouraged to register for this program! Cabin Fever Rx: Read a Book! Winter Reading Program for Adults This winter the Adult Literacy Program is offering Cabin Fever Rx: Read a Book as our adult winter reading program. The dates are January 25 through March 5. Submit at least one entry documenting three hours of reading to be eligible for prize drawings. For more information, call the library at 886-4380. *Winners for Week 1 are Liz Straw, Connie Watjen, and Carl Roark. Coming in March: The Victorian Woman The library is planning this four part informational program series on Victorian women and culture to celebrate National Women's History Month in March. Check back with us for more details coming soon. Thank Our Troops! The library and AMillionThanks.org have partnered to send your cards and letters of support to our troops stationed overseas. Adults and children are encouraged to make a handcrafted card in the library's Youth Department. Crafting supplies are available. Retail purchased cards are also accepted! Cards will be sent at random to soldiers serving overseas. For more information, call 886-4380. Non-Profit Resource Center: A Foundation Center Cooperating Collection KCPL is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center of New York. Visit the library's Non-Profit Resource Center for more information on how to make the most of your non-profit organization and learn more about grants available to individuals and organizations. For more information about the Foundation Center, please visit The Foundation Center Online What to do about the flu Learn the facts about seasonal and H1n1 influenza including locations where to receive a flu shot. Visit www.flu.gov for more information. 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