Muskingum County Library System

Good news! The New Concord Branch Library has power and is open. The parking lot is not accessible at this time. Stop in to warm up and grab a good book on this cold, blustery day.

The New Concord Branch Library will remain closed today (3/14) due to a power outage. All other MCLS library locations are open, and we would love to see you at the library!

We are excited to unveil our new logo! The updated design honors our history while looking to the future. New colors provide stronger contrast to meet modern accessibility standards and improve readability. Watch the video to learn more! 🎥

Join us in celebrating Darian’s graduation from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio. Lifelong readers grow into real world leaders. 📖🎓

Come hear Kyle Johnson, Muskingum County NAACP President, speak on the history of the organization and learn about the work they do today in and to support our community. Register events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/15667484 📅 Tuesday, February 24 ⏰ 5-6 PM 📍 Herrold Hall Library, OUZ

All MCLS locations will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17. If you need a book right now, you can browse and instantly borrow eBooks and audiobooks for free.

Help us in congratulating, Kate, one of the winners of the Winter Reading Beanstack Challenge! 🎉 She won the Snowy Night In A Basket! Congrats & enjoy!😋

February is a time to recognize and honor the legacy, achievements, and impact of African Americans as we observe Black History Month. All participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a prize raffle. Register for the challenge at muskingumlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

The Muskingum County Library System's team is already hard at work planning an amazing 2026 Summer Reading Program!

Remember the John McIntire Library temporary space that was open to the public and in use just last month? Now it's completely unrecognizable as a new phase of construction takes place downtown!

With hoopla, you can use your library card to access thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music albums, comic books, and more...all from the comfort of your home! We know it sounds too good to be true, but it is just what public libraries do.🤷‍♀️

Follow the Muskingum County Library System on Goodreads! Find books that our staff loved and that you might as well.📚 This recommendation is from Elayna, a Youth Services Assistant Librarian at John McIntire Library. She suggests "Home" by Matt de la Peña.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Tadgh Bentley, children’s author and illustrator, for a fun, live drawing demonstration sure to inspire young creators.

The newest and most trustworthy radar has just been released. A winter weather storm is headed our way, so now it the time to prep (not panic). Get your milk, bread, eggs, and books today! We can't help if you get stranded, but we can help you not get bored.❄️❤️

Join us for a fun evening of exploring, sharing photos, stories, and memories. We’ll take a nostalgic look at historic snowstorms, winter traditions, and how daily life adapted to the cold. Register at events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/14962561

Children are invited to follow their noses to join us for a full cookie sensory experience! We’ll listen to stories to gain inspiration before we get to work decorating sugar cookies.🍪📖 Register at events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/14962469

❄️🐻Check out this un-BEAR-ably cute book display at the Dresden Branch Library! And it is fact checked, books do indeed make winter more BEAR-able!📖❤️

Follow the Muskingum County Library System on Goodreads! Find books that our staff loved and that you might as well. goodreads.com/user/show/6863…📚 This recommendation is from Alex, a Youth Services Assistant Librarian. She suggests "Within These Walls of Sorrow" by Amanda Barratt.

☕🫖Warm up with a handcrafted beverage while we host a virtual discussion and preview an upcoming release with bestselling faith-based romance author Jenna Mindel.📖❤️Register at events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/14962225 📅 Friday, January 23 ⏰ 10 AM-12 PM 📍 New Concord Branch Library

Follow the Muskingum County Library System on Goodreads! Find books that our staff loved and that you might as well.📚 This recommendation is from Ro, the Adult Services Librarian. He suggests "The Graceview Patient" by Caitlin Starling. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐