Now Hiring!

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Part time: Circulation Clerk/Outreach Assistant

The Pendleton County Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, friendly, and highly-engaged person to fill the position of Circulation Clerk/Outreach Assistant! This is a part-time position responsible for a variety of tasks within the Library, including but not limited to circulation, public service, and assisting with outreach services by selecting materials for homebound patrons and driving the outreach vehicle as needed, all to help fulfill our mission to connect our community, explore the world, imagine what can be, and create.

High school diploma, public service experience, and computer skills required. Employment will be contingent on a satisfactory background check, valid Kentucky driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record. Job description and hours are available at the library, pcplibrary.org, and our Facebook page. Resumes can be submitted in person, via email to resumes@pcplibrary.org, or mailed to 801 Robbins Ave., Falmouth, KY  41040. For questions call 654-8535. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hours*
Monday 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Additional hours as needed for outreach services or fill-in.

Starting Salary $13.00 per hour

A full job description can be found at https://pcplibrary.org/job-openings/ .

Part time: Circulation Clerk

The Pendleton County Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, friendly, and highly-engaged person to fill the position of Circulation Clerk! This is a part-time position responsible for a variety of tasks within the Library, including but not limited to circulation and public service, all to help fulfill our mission to connect our community, explore the world, imagine what can be, and create.

High school diploma, public service experience, and computer skills required. Employment will be contingent on a satisfactory background check, valid Kentucky driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record. Job description and hours are available at the library, pcplibrary.org, and our Facebook page. Resumes can be submitted in person, via email to resumes@pcplibrary.org, or mailed to 801 Robbins Ave., Falmouth, KY  41040. For questions call 654-8535. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hours*
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every other Saturday 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Every Other Sunday 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
*Additional hours as needed

Starting Salary: $10.00 per hour

A full job description can be found at https://pcplibrary.org/job-openings/ .

Board of Trustees Position Available

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The Pendleton County Public Library is seeking residents with a passion for libraries who are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees. The Library is a special purpose governmental entity, governed by a five member Board of Trustees dedicated to supporting and developing the Library’s mission to connect our community, explore the world, imagine what can be, and create.

This is a non-paid, volunteer position. Applicants must be able to attend regular monthly meetings, currently held on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. and lasting 1-1½ hours. Trustee responsibilities include reading prepared materials prior to the meetings; reviewing and approving Library policies and budget; and being an advocate for the Library.

The available positions will be eligible to serve one additional four-year term. Selection is based upon diversification, representation of the geographical regions of the county, and developing an array of professional experience that will benefit the Board’s decision-making abilities.

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application. These may be picked up at the library.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Porch Delivery Service

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Connect, Explore, Imagine, and Create at home!

Do you want library materials delivered directly to your home? Set up a porch delivery by calling the library at 859-654-8535 or completing the form at pcplibrary.org/bookmobile-2.

Here are some testimonials from community members who use this service…

“I love when Sandy brings me books.”

“This is such a great service!”

“I can’t wait until I get my next delivery of books.”

“I love not even having to leave my house to get books.”

“Sandy does such a good job of picking out books for me.”

“Sandy knows exactly what I like to read.”

“It is nice to not have to leave my house to get books and movies.”

“Sandy does such a good job of keeping up with what I like to read and watch.”

“I don’t know why more people don’t take advantage of this service.”

 

Book Sale Items Now FREE!

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All remaining items in our Book Sale are now FREE!  Yes, you read that right, they are all free.  We still have a lot of items left: fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, too many to list them all.  So get to the Library before they are all gone!

Bag Sale On All Book Sale Items!

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Its our Everlasting Book Sale $1.00 Bag Sale!  You can purchase one of our bags or bring your own bag. All you can get in the bag: $1! All remaining items in the Book Sale are included in this sale!!

Drop Your Drawers at the Library!

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Make your next visit to the Library a brief one, for a good cause, as part of Pendleton County Public Library’s Drop Your Drawers campaign.

Drop off packages of new underwear and socks for boys and girls, preferably sizes 4-16, from November 1 – December 30, at the Library. Donations will help replenish Pendleton County schools’ supplies of emergency underpants and socks, and provide direct assistance to each school’s Family Resource Centers.

The need is great. Schools are handing out 10 pairs a month to children who need clean underwear and socks due to accidents at school or issues at home. Because parents often are unable to bring fresh underwear or socks to their children during school hours, children can miss valuable learning time in the classroom.

The Library’s goal is to receive 500 pairs. Underwear and socks will be distributed evenly to schools in Pendleton County. The schools are: Northern Elementary, Southern Elementary, Phillip Sharp Middle School, and Pendleton County Public High School.

The Drop Your Drawers campaign is easily recognizable by the popular character of Captain Underpants by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.

The library’s collection of Captain Underpants’ children’s books will be on display with our Toilet Monster during the Drop Your Drawers campaign.  By all means, stay awhile and enjoy the library’s many services. (The Library doesn’t really want you to make your visit brief!)

Underwear and/or socks may be dropped off at Pendleton County Public Library at 801 Robbins Avenue in Falmouth.

New Outreach Vehicle

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PCPL is proud to announce that they are recipients of the ARPA Mobile Library Grant.  This grant was made possible through funding by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Library Services and Technology Act.

This grant provides the funding for our new Outreach Vehicle.  This vehicle will be used to make the Library more accessible to the residents of Pendleton County who find it difficult or impossible to travel to the Library.  This will be accomplished through our Porch Delivery Service by delivering and picking up patron items at their homes.

 

This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, through the Library Service and Technology Act as administered by the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives.

Mango Languages

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Mango for libraries offers over 70 world language courses expertly designed to adapt to a diverse range of learning needs, styles, and backgrounds. Give your community the benefits of lifelong learning and the confidence needed to communicate in a new language. Mango has been the leading provider of language-learning software for thousands of libraries and their patrons for over 10 years. Our award winning language-learning program is built to support library patrons as they gain the global perspective that comes with knowing a second – or fifth – language. Mango combines the latest in online learning technology with our proven language acquisition methodology to give learners of every age and background the skills they need to communicate with confidence. While rote memorization has its place, Mango does more. Through a wide variety of adaptable exercises and learning activities, learners pick up on new vocabulary, intuit unfamiliar grammatical structures, train pronunciation, and boost their cultural IQ.

 

Get started today by clicking: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/pcplibrary/start

We want your feedback!

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We want your feedback!
 
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) has started the planning process for our next Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan. Kentucky receives approximately 2.5 million in IMLS LSTA Grants to States funding each year.
We would like to gather feedback from library customers and the general public via this one-question survey that asks “What do you want your public library to offer in the next 3-5 years?”.

Universal Class Continuing Education Courses

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Pendleton County Public Library, in partnership with Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the availability of the online continuing education service, Universal Class.

Through the library’s website, pcplibrary.org, patrons have access to lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.

From technical courses on computer software to digital photography to babysitting 101, a huge range of topics is available. Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness,

Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care, plus hundreds more.

Features:

  • 24/7 access through your library’s website
  • Feedback from certified instructors
  • Courses in over 30 subject areas
  • Self-paced classes
  • Connect with other students
  • Continuing Education Units on select courses

Learn anything.  Learn anytime.  Learn anywhere.  Just click Universal Class to get started.