Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County

Brains and AI: Real Science Beyond Fiction, Wednesday, May 20th @PLMVKC at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Once upon a time, Mount Vernon, Ohio was an "All-American Town". The U.S. State Department designated it as one, so it must have been true. They even made a series of films about the city to show residents of other nations what a "typical" American town was like. No professional actors were employed. Mount Vernon's residents appeared as themselves...often in their own homes, shops, parks, and workplaces. They premiered here in Mount Vernon at the Knox Memorial Theater in 1946...and now those films have been newly transferred to high-resolution digital format- some for the first time ever- and we are presenting them in the same venue in which they first appeared 80 years ago. So, join us as we learn about, watch, and discuss some good, old-fashioned, patriotic propaganda films on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E. High St. Mount Vernon, OH. Don't Miss this opportunity to glimpse Mount Vernon as it once was- or at least how it aspired to be. Free and open to the public. *Made possible by a generous grant from the Ohio History Connection.

Nice turnout for our ROUTE 66 music program at the Portage Lakes library in #akronohio. It was fun! Our next #route66 show will be on April 9 at the @PLMVKC in #MountVernonohio #victorsamalotduo #ohioroadtrips @Route66official @route66news

What Are You Reading? Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing "How to be Eaten" by Maria Adelmann and "Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik. youtu.be/hkUxRM_3p78?si… via @YouTube

Join us @PLMVKC Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Join Jim Gibson, former Director of the Knox County Historical Society Museum and current Dr. Seuss enthusiast and collector, as he discusses the life and career of Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) and discusses various books and other interesting items from his collection. Free and open to the public.

New title at the Gambier Community Library Storybook Trail! Look for the Storybook Trail on the paved path by the library. The beginning of the story starts near the front of the building.  Enjoy a leisurely walk while reading a picture book! Storybook Trail is also handicap accessible. Our featured book is Something Stinks by Jonathan Fenske. The Storybook title will be changed out quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles. The Gambier Community Library Storybook trail is made possible with the help of The Knox County Foundation.

What Are You Reading? - People We Meet on Vacation and Outlaw Lake youtu.be/86pveXLt3OA?si… via @YouTube

Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates's attempt to reckon with the role of race in American society and history. In the form of a letter to his adolescent son, the author shares the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in American culture through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children's lives were taken far too soon. A decade ago, it won the National Book Award, the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction, and was designated one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Does it remain relevant today? Read the book. We should talk about it. Join us on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Solarium. Books are available at the library.

Due to inclement weather conditions the Library System @PLMVKC will delay opening until 12:00 p.m. today, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Kanopy's #BigMovieWatch watch ticket free with your @PLMVKC library card.

Teen Activity: Un-Valentine's Day! Not feeling the lovey-dovey vibes? Come celebrate Valentine's Day your way! Make your own grumpy plushie! Monday, February 9, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @PLMVKC. Sew it, glue it, fluff it- your choice. We've got all the supplies! Create weird and wacky "Valentine's Potions". Expect messy, mysterious, science-y fun. (What kind of experiments? That's the surprise!) Open to teens, grades 6-12. knox.net

Valentine's Phone Bingo! Stop by the Gambier Community Library to receive your Bingo Card beginning on February 9th! For complete details visit us online at knox.net/gambier-commun….

Rescheduled Danville Public Library Book Discussion on The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, Friday, February 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Danville Public Library in the Council Room. Free and open to the public. Books are available at the library.

@PLMVKC will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Stay safe.

@PLMVKC will be closed, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to weather conditions. Stay safe.

What Are You Reading? Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter and Christmas Crimes at The Mysterious Bookshop by Otto Penzler on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. online. Listen or watch via our YouTube channel, on Spotify, Facebook, or on our website. Just search for the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.