Garrard County Public Library

Garrard County Public Library Donation Policy
he Garrard County Public Library accepts gifts of new or gently-used books, magazines, DVDs, and music or books on CD.

The library offers a wide variety of services - books and movies to check out, free downloadable materials, fax, copy, scanning and notary service, genealogy and local history information and programs for all ages! Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the Library's collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. The Library acce

pts the following materials in good condition:

Adult and children's non-fiction books published within the last 5 years
Unabridged audiobooks on CD
Current adult fiction books
Current paperback books
New and classic children's fiction books
Music CDs
DVDs

Items that are not added to the collections become part of the Library's ongoing book sale, which generate monies for library programs and services. There are some items that we simply can't use. These include:

Weekly news magazines and newspapers
Reader's Digest Condensed Books
National Geographic magazines
VHS videos
Cassette tapes
Encyclopedias and textbooks

All donations can be dropped off at the Garrard County Public Library during open hours. Please call ahead to make arrangements for large donations. The Library does not assign a value to donated items, but can provide a receipt indicating that we have received the materials.

WOW! 🦖🦕 Our first Adopt-A-Dino program was a massive success! So successful that our entire dinosaur herd found homes in...
06/02/2026

WOW! 🦖🦕 Our first Adopt-A-Dino program was a massive success! So successful that our entire dinosaur herd found homes in record time! We know some of our junior paleontologists missed out, so we have some exciting news:

ROUND TWO IS COMING SOON! 🥳

We are currently getting more adoptable plushies ready for the journey. We don't have an exact date just yet, but keep your eyes on our page because as soon as they arrive, we’ll announce the next adoption event! Drop a 🦖 in the comments if we will be seeing you there!

Coming up this week at the Library! 🦖🦕
06/01/2026

Coming up this week at the Library! 🦖🦕

We had an absolute blast at our Dino-Mite Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to c...
06/01/2026

We had an absolute blast at our Dino-Mite Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to celebrate, explore, and get registered. Check out some of our favorite moments from the day in the photos below! 📸👇

Missed the party? Don't worry... it is NOT too late to sign up!

You can still stomp on by the library to register and join in on all the summer reading fun, prizes, and events we have planned. Let’s make this the most epic reading adventure yet!

🎉 Our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party is happening NOW until 2:00 PM! 📚☀️Come out and join the fun! Sign up for Summer Rea...
05/30/2026

🎉 Our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party is happening NOW until 2:00 PM! 📚☀️

Come out and join the fun! Sign up for Summer Reading, enjoy a free hot dog, get your face painted, and check out all the exciting activities we have planned for the summer.

There’s still plenty of time to join us! We can’t wait to see you! 🌟

The wait is over! Join the Garrard County Public Library tomorrow, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Square for our Di...
05/29/2026

The wait is over! Join the Garrard County Public Library tomorrow, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Square for our Dino-Mite Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! This event is happening rain or shine, and everything is 100% FREE! We will have bounce houses, face painting, jumbo games, food, cotton candy, and snow cones! Everyone is invited to register for our Summer Reading Program. Sign up tomorrow, start reading, and earn chances to win awesome prizes all summer long. See you there!

Get Ready to Unearth a Story! 🦕✨Our Dino-Mite Summer Reading Kick Off Party is officially happening Saturday on the Squa...
05/27/2026

Get Ready to Unearth a Story! 🦕✨Our Dino-Mite Summer Reading Kick Off Party is officially happening Saturday on the Square! Mark your calendars for an epic day of prehistoric excitement that the whole family will love. We are packing the Square with a massive bounce house, face painting, and jumbo games for all ages. You can grab free food while enjoying sweet summer treats like fluffy cotton candy and snow cones. Most importantly, you can officially register for the Summer Reading Program! Come make history with us at the library!!

We will be closing at 5 PM for a staff meeting and apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
05/26/2026

We will be closing at 5 PM for a staff meeting and apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

We are thrilled to introduce this week’s READ poster star: Kaedence Linton, our reigning Junior Miss Queen of the Rural ...
05/21/2026

We are thrilled to introduce this week’s READ poster star: Kaedence Linton, our reigning Junior Miss Queen of the Rural Heritage To***co Festival! 👑❤️

When she isn't busy representing our community with her royal crown, Kaedence is a familiar, smiling face right here at the library. She loves to read and is always dropping by with her parents to jump into storytime, explore new books, and participate in our library programs. We love having Kaedence and her family as such a big part of our library community, and we hope her love for books inspires other young readers to dive into their next great adventure! Be sure to look out for her poster the next time you visit!

📸 WANT TO BE OUR NEXT READ POSTER STAR? 🌟

We want to celebrate the readers in our community! If you or your child would love to be featured as a future Reader of the Week with your very own READ poster, we would love to have you. Give us a call at 859-792-3424 or stop by the front desk for more information on how to get involved!

05/19/2026

We are so excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Early Bird Book Club. Instead of meeting at the library, we are taking our love for literature on the road to Keys and Crows. While we will get together every single month to catch up and enjoy some coffee, we will select a new book every two months. This bimonthly book rotation ensures everyone has plenty of time to finish the story, even with a hectic schedule.

Our very first meeting will take place on May 19th from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Grab a fresh coffee from the shop and join us as we get to know one another and chat about our favorite reads. We can't wait to see you there on May 19th at 8:00 AM at Keys and Crows!

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101 Lexington Street
Lancaster, KY
40444

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18597923424

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