Middle Earth March Movie Marathon at the Library In conjunction and partnership with The Middle Earth March through Mount Vernon, the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will be having a movie Marathon, featuring the Hobbit Trilogy on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Step into Middle Earth for an all-day adventure with Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, dwarves, dragons, and a journey you won't want to miss. Settle in, grab some snacks, and experience the Hobbit Trilogy from beginning to end or as much as we can get through before the library closes). One day. Three films. One Epic Adventure.

Knox County Conversations September Edition: Ohio Plays Are you interested in reminiscing about the past? Do you remember the “old days” in Mount Vernon and Knox County? (Even if those “old days” do not seem all that long ago)?  Do you like talking about—or listening to others talk about—local history? Do you just enjoy lunch and pleasant conversations?  Join @PLMVKC Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This month, we invite participants to enjoy a nostalgic lunch and discuss music and the arts in Mount Vernon and elsewhere in Knox County. Come share memories of sports, games, competitions, and activities in Mount Vernon and Knox County. Whether you were an athlete, a competitor, or a spectator, we want to hear your stories.

What Are You Reading - Hekate The Witch and Heartless youtu.be/6nVzhiaextU?si=rG4v… via @YouTube

Doc Night featuring Greener Pastures American farmers have long been considered a fundamental part of American culture and society--yet a combination of economic factors, climate change, and a pandemic have contributed to increasing uncertainty and isolation--and a quiet mental health crisis--in rural America. Following four family farms in the Midwest over several years, this documentary tells stories of perseverance and survival within the farming industry that many Americans ignore. Come watch it with us on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm. in the Multipurpose Room. Free and open to the public.

Recycling and Litter Prevention in Knox County. Free program tonight, 8/25, 6 p.m. @PLMVKC. Learn what types of containers and packaging can be recycled, where you can recycle in Knox County, learn the best way to dispose of tires, yard waste, old electronics, batteries, and other materials and learn how you can help make the community cleaner, greener, and less wasteful.

Get up close and personal with Ohio’s most majestic hunters of the sky! The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is bringing some of their incredible birds of prey—including hawks, owls, and possibly even an eagle—for an unforgettable educational experience. Join us at the Y-Sports Center, 200 W. Chestnut St. Mount Vernon, for a visit with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary with a Birds of Prey Presentation, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You’ll learn fascinating facts about each bird’s unique adaptations, hunting skills, and role in the ecosystem, while meeting these feathered ambassadors face-to-face. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this program blends wildlife education with awe-inspiring encounters you’ll never forget. Come see the wild side of Ohio. Free and open to the public.

Red, White, and Blue Party at the Fredericktown Community Library on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come celebrate our 250th anniversary of the United States of America at the Fredericktown Community Library! We will have hotdogs, snow cones, games, crafts, patio entertainment, and prizes. We will also display a custom quilt by the Corky Country Quilters. Free and open to all ages.

What Are You Reading? Podcast @PLMVKC - The Crossing Places youtu.be/PCQDSBJ_ejU?si=EnMa… via @YouTube

Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by E Merge Real Estate Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. @PLMVKC Give blood. Help Save lives. Sign up to donate blood at the library. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: MVLibrary to get scheduled. Walk-ins welcome. Come give blood 6/1-28 for a $15 e-gift card + a chance to win a $7.5K prize! See reblood.org/June.

Watch Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. @PLMVKC In 2010, Werner Herzog was given permission to enter France’s Chauvet Cave to film some of the oldest surviving images in the world. Some were more than 32,000 years old. Human stories do not get much older than that. Come watch the film with us and learn what he saw there.

Once Upon a Garden, Storytime at Arch Park: Back to Nature Series at Arch Park, 1 Arch Ave, Mount Vernon, invites you to find your spark this summer! On Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., join @PLMVKC at Arch Park for a special storytime, Once Upon a Garden. This free event is open to everyone.

Knox County Conversations event at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. This month, we invite participants to enjoy a light lunch as they share memories of parks, recreation, summertime, and the outdoors in Mount Vernon and Knox County...or whatever else comes up.

Why Dig Ohio? Archaeology, Geology, and the Human Connection to the Ohio Valley Join Sarah Hinkelman, Site Superintendent of the Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge, as she discusses how the unique landscape of the Ohio Valley has shaped human activity for thousands of years, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. By examining artifacts, mounds, and earthworks alongside geological features, soil patterns, and river networks, archaeology and geology work together to reveal patterns of migration, resource use, and cultural change.  Ultimately, we will see that the Ohio Valley is more than just a place—it is a dynamic record of human interaction with the environment that shows how people have continuously adapted to and transformed the landscape in ways many of us know little about. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public.

Family Tie Dye Day at the Gambier Community Library on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with two-time spots available, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will be providing T-shirts, bandanas, door prizes and snacks! Free and open to all ages. No registration necessary. #SummerReadingProgram

Teen SRP Activity: Clay Diffusers & Stone Stories Get hands-on with clay as you create great-smelling diffuser discs to hang in your room or locker on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Then tell your story in stone by carving symbols inspired by ancient petroglyphs-images used by early cultures to communicate stories, ideas, and meaning. All supplies provided. Snacks and beverages provided, we cannot accommodate for allergies. No registration required. Free and open to grades 6-12.

Gambier Storybook Trail- Located at 115 Meadow Ln. Gambier, OH. Look for the Storybook Trail on the paved path by the library. The beginning of the story starts near the front of the building. Come check out our Storybook trail located on the paved path! Enjoy a leisurely walk while reading a picture book! Our June featured book will be That's What Dinosaurs Do by Jory John. The Storybook Trail book will be changed out quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles. This Storybook Trail was made possible with the help of the Knox County Foundation.

Baby Storytime (up to 24 months) every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. located in the second-floor Storytime Room. June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24. Free and open to the public. No registration necessary. #2026SummerReadingProgram

Get ready for some hands-on fun and mind-blowing science! 🌟 The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is coming to Gambier and Fredericktown for an exciting program you won’t want to miss. Join us on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium at the Gambier Library or at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium, Door C, at Fredericktown Board of Education Building, 117 Columbus Rd., Fredericktown, for a lively and interactive scientific presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. Best of all, it’s free, open to everyone, and no registration is needed—just come and explore the wonders of science with us! Bring your friends, family, and your curiosity for a fun-filled afternoon of discovery! We will be giving away door prizes, snacks and beverages too!🔬✨

2026 Summer Reading @PLMVKC is here—Unearth a Story! 🌞 Join us all June long: 📚 24 Months & Up Storytime Tuesdays • 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM Free & open to the public. No registration. 🦕 Dinosaur Seekers (4th–5th Grade) Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM Crafts, snacks, experiments. Registration required. June 2: Away We Go! Dino + blast‑off experiment. 📖 Family Storytime — Fredericktown Tuesdays • 3:45–4:30 PM Stories + a craft. All ages welcome. Free. Unearth your summer at the library! #SRP2026 #UnearthAStory