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

Join us and author Brandy Gleason for an adventure through Ohio. @PLMVKC Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. a discussion on100 Things to do in Ohio Before you Die. Free and open to the public.

What Are You Reading - One Night on the Island and The High Tide Club youtu.be/cKGLM3Iu9nk?si=tcxk… via @YouTube

Brains and AI: Real Science Beyond Fiction, Wednesday, May 20th @PLMVKC at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Once upon a time, Mount Vernon, Ohio was an "All-American Town". The U.S. State Department designated it as one, so it must have been true. They even made a series of films about the city to show residents of other nations what a "typical" American town was like. No professional actors were employed. Mount Vernon's residents appeared as themselves...often in their own homes, shops, parks, and workplaces. They premiered here in Mount Vernon at the Knox Memorial Theater in 1946...and now those films have been newly transferred to high-resolution digital format- some for the first time ever- and we are presenting them in the same venue in which they first appeared 80 years ago. So, join us as we learn about, watch, and discuss some good, old-fashioned, patriotic propaganda films on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E. High St. Mount Vernon, OH. Don't Miss this opportunity to glimpse Mount Vernon as it once was- or at least how it aspired to be. Free and open to the public. *Made possible by a generous grant from the Ohio History Connection.

Nice turnout for our ROUTE 66 music program at the Portage Lakes library in #akronohio. It was fun! Our next #route66 show will be on April 9 at the @PLMVKC in #MountVernonohio #victorsamalotduo #ohioroadtrips @Route66official @route66news

What Are You Reading? Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing "How to be Eaten" by Maria Adelmann and "Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik. youtu.be/hkUxRM_3p78?si=V1gM… via @YouTube

Join us @PLMVKC Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Join Jim Gibson, former Director of the Knox County Historical Society Museum and current Dr. Seuss enthusiast and collector, as he discusses the life and career of Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) and discusses various books and other interesting items from his collection. Free and open to the public.

New title at the Gambier Community Library Storybook Trail! Look for the Storybook Trail on the paved path by the library. The beginning of the story starts near the front of the building.  Enjoy a leisurely walk while reading a picture book! Storybook Trail is also handicap accessible. Our featured book is Something Stinks by Jonathan Fenske. The Storybook title will be changed out quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles. The Gambier Community Library Storybook trail is made possible with the help of The Knox County Foundation.