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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 accepts 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.

10/23/2026

Great news! GCPL's turtle system is back online!

In all seriousness, thank you all for the views on our previous turtle video. The stars of this video are Manly, a 22-year-old red eared slider and Bev, a 3-year-old yellow belly slider. They are both owned by one of our librarians.

We had no idea this would resonate with so many people, but librarians know that a day at the circulation desk can bring any number of surprises. As always, we love our community and we ask you to support your local library Just not with turtles...

Halloween Costume Exchange 🎃Donate AnytimeBring your clean, gently used costumes to the library main desk anytime betwee...
10/21/2026

Halloween Costume Exchange 🎃

Donate Anytime
Bring your clean, gently used costumes to the library main desk anytime between now and October 23rd.

Swap and Shop
On October 23rd, everyone of all ages is welcome to drop by. Bring something to trade, or simply choose a donated costume to take home for free! No donation required to participate! While supplies last.

10/20/2026

Friendly reminder that the Library does not have the ability to accept turtles as a form of payment for your copies at this time. Thank you for your cooperation. 🚫🐢💵

Coming up this week at the Library! 🎃✨👻
10/19/2026

Coming up this week at the Library! 🎃✨👻

Gather your friends and family or compete as a lone challenger. The winning team will receive a prize and bragging right...
10/19/2026

Gather your friends and family or compete as a lone challenger. The winning team will receive a prize and bragging rights. To register your team, call 859-792-3424 or inquire at the front desk. This event is open to ages 13 and up, with a limit of 6 teams. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Grab your costumes and join us at the library for a spooktacular party for all ages! Play...
10/18/2026

Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Grab your costumes and join us at the library for a spooktacular party for all ages! Play some fun carnival-style games, munch on some sweet treats, and dance the day away to your favorite Halloween tunes. Make sure to have your candy buckets ready as well! All materials will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. Fun for ALL AGES!

Something spooky is coming to the library! Get ready for a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed Haunted House filled with cree...
10/16/2026

Something spooky is coming to the library! Get ready for a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed Haunted House filled with creepy surprises, eerie encounters, and plenty of frights around every corner. Join us on October 29th from 5:00–7:00 PM for a hauntingly good time! Bring your friends, test your courage, and see if you can make it through. We can’t wait to see you there… if you’re brave enough!

🎨👻 TODAY AT THE LIBRARY: Spookify a Painting! 🦇Teens in grades 6–12, join us TODAY from 4:00–5:00 PM! Transform ordinary...
10/15/2026

🎨👻 TODAY AT THE LIBRARY: Spookify a Painting! 🦇

Teens in grades 6–12, join us TODAY from 4:00–5:00 PM! Transform ordinary artwork into a haunting masterpiece with creepy creatures, spooky details, and a little Halloween magic. 🖌️🎃
Come get creative with us!

10/15/2026

Come for the books, stay because the skeleton at the front desk has questionable customer service skills. 😂💀

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101 Lexington Street
Lancaster, KY
40444

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

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