We have Makey Makey Kits and Code Car available for you to checkout!

The original Makey Makey Classic:
” *Turn everyday objects like bananas into touchpads!
*Connect the world around you to your computer! Setup takes just seconds.
*Just plug, clip, and play! No programing knowledge needed. No software to install. Works with Mac and Windows.
*1000s of possibilities!
*Ages 8 to infinity.”

Grab some snacks, put on some comfy clothes and join us on Friday, July 9, at 9 pm for our Library Drive-In Movie!

We will be showing “Babe”, rated G.

Larger trucks and vans will be parked in the rear of the parking lot to avoid blocking anyone’s view.

Movie audio will be broadcast via an FM transmitter over your vehicles car radio.

Our September Activity Kits are now available.  We have kits for the whole family!!

Adult Kits: Dandelion Painting – All the supplies you need to create your own masterpiece.

Teen Kits: DIY Toilet Paper Pumpkin

Elementary Kids Kits: DIY Indian Corn Craft

Story Hour Kits: Pirate Hats and Masks

All kits are available while supplies last.

We would love to see pictures and videos of your creations!  Send them to us via email at helpdesk@pcplibrary.org or by Facebook message and we will post them on our social media pages!

We would like to thank the Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities for providing the funding for our PPE and cleaning supplies to ensure a safe experience for our patrons and staff.  This funding was supplied through the KY Humanities CARES Act grant. 

“This project partially funded by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this activity do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.”

In this unprecedented time, the needs are many and great throughout our county.  So to help in a small way, we are offering you the August Giveaway!

During the month of August, when you check out materials from the library or the bookmobile, you can complete an entry for to enter a drawing for gift certificates from many local business’.  The forms are available at the circulation desk, drive-thru, and bookmobile.

Rules and Regulations:

* You must check out materials at the time you complete your entry form.  You cannot return or call later to fill out your entry form.
* There is no limit to how many times your name can be entered in the drawing.
* If you choose to enter more than once on the same day, you must leave the library property between visits.
* One prize per person.

KYVL is pleased to share a courtesy summer offering of virtual comic books, graphic novels and more from BiblioBoard. Available at kyvl.org/comics, the collection includes thousands of high-quality graphic novels, comics, and visual YA and children’s content with free, unlimited access across Kentucky.

Along with this online content, BiblioBoard is planning a free Virtual Library Comic Convention (VLCC) for enthusiasts of all ages. Scheduled for July 30, the virtual event will be led by industry experts including publishers, writers, and illustrators. Potential topics include:

• Learning to draw comics (by age group) with leading illustrators

• Virtual meet and greets with leading comic and graphic novel authors and illustrators

• Insider sessions with graphic novel and comic publishers about the future of comics

• Live drawing sessions with illustrators from across North America

Registration details will be forthcoming.

PCPL wants to thank KYVL, BiblioBoard and their publishing partners for making these resources available to our community.

If you have any issues accessing this resource, BiblioBoard asks that you contact them direct for assistance at support@biblioboard.com.

Sandy will have the Bookmobile back out but with limited services. She will be following the schedule below beginning Tuesday, June 23.

The Bookmobile will offer pick-up service only. Patrons will need to specify pick-up at the bookmobile when they reserve items online or they can call the library. Due to social distancing restrictions, there will be no browsing on the bookmobile.

Free WiFi will be available at all of the stops!

**Updated **

We are reopening our building to our community.  Of course, just like our neighbors, we will be limited on what services we can offer temporarily.   We want to help our community as much as we can, so we have created a list of our services and instructions to help make the most of your visit.

Current hours thru July, for both the library and the drive-thru…

Monday:       11 am – 7 pm
Tuesday:       11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday:     11 am – 7 pm
Friday:           9 am – 5 pm
Saturday:       9 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sunday

Borrowing Library Materials:

  1. Reserve items in advance by:
* Online Catalog reservations: instructions below
How To Reserve Library Materials Online
*  Email our Help Desk at helpdesk@pcplibrary.org.  Our staff can offer selections and suggest authors as well, if you like.
*  Call us 859.654.8535

2.  Pick up your reserved items at:
*  Drive-thru
*  Circulation Desk
*  Bookmobile (No browsing)

3.  Browse in the library and choose your items:
*  Use our Self-Checkout station
*  Checkout with staff at our Circulation Desk

Please return all items to one of our two drop boxes.
*  One located in the Library parking lot
*  One located at Heritage Bank in Butler

Need Access to the Internet:

     1.  WiFi from our Bookmobile
*  WiFi name: pcplbookmobile
Password: pcplbookmobile

     2.  WiFi from the Library parking lot
*  WiFi name: PublicLibraryWireless
No Password needed.

     3.  WiFi in the Library – using personal computer or device
*  WiFi name: PublicLibraryWireless
No Password needed.
*  Limited seating available to ensure social distancing

     4.  WiFi in the Library – using the Library public computer
* WiFi is automatically connected.
You will need your library card and password or we can give you a guest pass
*  Limited public computers available to ensure social distancing
*  One hour time limit on public computers
*  We encourage you to reserve a computer prior to your visit by calling 859.654.8535

Limited Staff Assistance:
*  Staff will be available to assist with quick questions only.  If you need in depth assistance, we encourage you to bring someone with you to help.
*  Tech Assist One-On-One appointments will not be available at this time.

Genealogy/Research Room:
*  The Genealogy Room will be for Genealogy research use only.
*  The Genealogy Room will be limited to one (1) person/family unit at a time.
*  Staff will be available to assist with quick questions only.  If you need in depth assistance, we encourage you to bring someone with you to help.
*  Genealogy Research One-On-One appointments will not be available at this time.

Need to Print?

    1.  Through the Drive-thru:
*  Email the document to helpdesk@pcplibrary.org
*  We will reply to your email when your document is ready for pick up
*  Come to the drive-thru window to pay and pick up your document

     2.  In Library Pick-Up:
*  Email the document to helpdesk@pcplibrary.org
*  We will reply to your email when your document is ready for pick up
*  Come to the Circulation Desk to pay and pick up your document

     3.  In Library Printing and Computer Use:
*  Pay at Public Printer
*  Limited public computers available to ensure social distancing
*  One hour time limit on public computers
*  We encourage you to reserve a computer prior to your visit by calling 859.654.8535

Need to Fax?

    1.  Through the Drive-thru:
*  Bring the document to the drive-thru window
*  We will fax the document for you.  The cost is .25 cents per page
*  After faxing, the original document will be returned with a verification page

     2.  In Library:
*  Bring the document to the Circulation Desk
*  We will fax the document for you.  The cost is .25 cents per page
*  After faxing, the original document will be returned with a verification page

Need to Copy?

    1.  Through the Drive-thru:
*  Bring the document to the drive-thru
*  We will copy the document for you.  The cost is .10 cents per page for black and white/ .30 cents per page for color
*  After copying, the original document and copies will be returned to you

     2.  In Library – Staff Assisted:
*  Bring the document to the Circulation Desk
*  Pay at Copier – the cost is .10 cents per page for black and white/ .30 cents per page for color
*  We will assist with the set up of copies

     3.  In Library – Self Service:
*  Pay at Copier – the cost is .10 cents per page for black and white/ .30 cents per page for color
*  Choose copy specifications and number of copies
*  Push green Start button

All scheduled programs and meeting room use remain cancelled at this time.

We will post updates on Facebook, our marquee, and pcplibrary.org.

Thank you for your patience and your support as we navigate this new normal, together.