Middlesboro-Bell County Public Library

06/23/2026

There will be no Stories and Snacks today! Thank you for your understanding and continued patronage.

06/23/2026

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Call 606-248-4812 today to sign up for Cumberland Gap’s Bat-tastic story time. This is best suited for ages 4 and up. We hope to see you there🦇

06/22/2026

Come join us from 4:00-6:00 for our Red, White, and Blue Tie-dye Party! We will provide the materials. All you have to do is show up and have a great time! We hope to see you there❤️💙🤍

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at the Middlesboro Bell County Public Library👨🏻❤️

06/21/2026

Check out our lineup for next week’s Summer Reading Events👚🦇💍.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, we are now requiring registration for our Guest Speakers in order to keep our guests and patrons safe. You can call 606-248-4812 to register while spaces last.

We would love to see you and your kiddos there!

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Make plans to drop by either public library tomorrow anytime from 10am to 4pm for Once Upon a Saturday! Share a favorite or new book together and record your title in a reading log. Return that log to the front desk and you will always go home with a free book or item from us in appreciation for raising a reader! If you need more information just give us a call, or send a message!

A love of reading starts early—and it starts at home. It starts with parents, caregivers, and families making reading time, no matter how long or short the story is.

Whether it’s a silly story, a re-re-re-re read favorite, or a brand-new adventure, every page we turn together makes a difference. Let’s keep building strong readers, one book at a time!

06/19/2026

We will be closed TODAY Friday June 19th for Juneteenth. Thank you for your continued patronage❤️💛💚

06/18/2026

TONIGHT is the night! Come on down with your kiddos and make your very own Firefly Jar!

Feel free to tag us in photos of you using it to catch some beautiful lightning bugs💡🐛. We would love to see you here from 4-6!

06/18/2026

We are so excited to welcome Cumberland Gap National Historical Park on June 24! Make sure to put this one on your calendar’s because you’re not going to want to miss it🦇

Upcoming Program:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the library, where children of all ages can enjoy readings from three bat-themed books (including Stellaluna!) and create their choice of bat-themed craft afterward.

Readings and crafts will be led by National Park Service staff, in partnership with Bell County Public Libraries.

Date & Time: June 24th, 1-3 PM

Location: Middlesboro-Bell County Public Library
126 S 20th St, Middlesboro, KY 40965

Image: An NPS employee provides an educational library program to children on the topic of bats. NPS Photo