What We Offer

Books are checked out for two weeks. Patrons may renew once in person or by telephone. Items must be checked out on the patron’s own library card — patrons may not use another person’s card. A limit of 10 items may be checked out on a single card.

The library offers 6 public computers with fiber internet. Please check in at the front desk to use a computer. You must have a current library card with no fines or overdue notices to use computers. Out-of-town guests may request a temporary internet pass. Computer sessions are 60 minutes, first-come, first-served. 

Search the Knott County Public Library collection from home or at the library. Find books, audiobooks, and more by title, author, subject, or keyword. Check availability, place holds, and explore everything our library has to offer! CLICK THE PICTURE TO VISIT!!

The library offers comfortable seating areas for work, study, or reading—available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some areas may be reserved by calling (606) 785-5412. We also provide study materials, including GRE, ACT, SAT, EMT guides, and CDL/driver’s permit manuals, which may be used in the library or printed for a fee.

​We carry a variety of magazines (Kentucky Explorer, Appalachian Heritage, Kentucky Living, Modern Mountain Magazine, Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, People, Consumer Reports, Taste of Home). Except for the most current issue, magazines are available for checkout.

$1.00 for long distance numbers. Local or 800 numbers are free to send. Have a fax sent to us at no charge. Our fax number is (606) 785-4299

You can make copies or send a document from your personal device. The charge is $.10 a page for black & white copies and $.25 for color.

The book drop can be used anytime to return books or DVDs.

Our DVD collection includes new releases and classics. Patrons must be 18 or older to check out DVDs/Blu-ray; limit 2 movies per household. Checkout periods is 2 days. Check the Online Card Catalog to see availability.

Weekly story time for preschool children: Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (birth–5 years). Programs last about 30 minutes; no registration required. Activities include stories, action rhymes, simple crafts, and child participation. See the Youth Services page for more details and the summer reading schedule.

We offer a genealogy collection with census records, family records, and Knott County history. Genealogy materials are for in-library use only and may not be checked out. A copy machine is available for making copies. Staff will assist patrons in accessing genealogy resources.