MATERIALS
ONLINE RESOURCES
LOWER FLOOR:
Outdoor Return Bins
Youth:
Fiction |
Nonfiction | Reference |
Picture Books
Young Adult | Graphic Novels
| Magazines | Kits, Games & Toys
Adults:
Audios | Videos
| Tax Forms
UPPER FLOOR:
Adults:
Fiction |
Nonfiction | Reference | Large
Print | Paperbacks
Genealogy | Microfilm |
Magazines & Newspapers
The library's collection is
always changing and growing; popular and well-loved classics are
constantly supplemented with newer titles and topics of interest.
Hundreds of new items are purchased throughout the year, funded of
course by public tax dollars.
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A
few books on
our shelves actually date from the earliest years of the library -
remember, we've been here since 1904 - and are still
circulating! We can't keep ’em
all, though, so we do “weed”
periodically, removing duplicates and less popular titles to make
room for newer volumes. Weeded books usually end up in a used book
sale, or may be donated to other libraries in need.
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We participate in a nation-wide
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
system, so if
you don't find a particular title on our shelves, we can probably
borrow it for you from another library.
NEW
- You may now submit your ILL request
online via our
online catalog!
Sign into the "Your Details" section and click on
"Submit a
Request for an Item from Another Library."
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Send us an
e-mail or use the suggestion box at each circulation desk for
you to let us know about materials you would like the library to add
to its collection. Each request (from our own patron base) is
reviewed and given serious consideration by the person responsible
for purchasing that type of material.
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For more information, see the
Library's
Collection Development Policy.
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FIRST FLOOR
(entry/lower level)
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Two large, locked return bins are located in
the library's front courtyard at 701 High Street.
Materials may be safely returned into these
bins any time, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. The bins are checked
frequently and all materials are taken directly into the library
for processing.
All items returned between 3:00pm on
Saturday and 9:00am on Monday are processed as if they were
returned on Saturday.
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Fiction books are arranged on the shelves in
alphabetical order by the author's last name, then by title.
Popular series such as "Magic Schoolbus" books are grouped in a
special area.
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Non-fiction books are shelved according to
topic, as defined by the Dewey Decimal numbering system. Various
books on the same topic by different authors are found together
for easier browsing. You don't have to know the Dewey numbering
system; just look up your subject, title or author in the online
catalog.
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Selected reference books, including
dictionaries and encyclopedias, are always available in the
Reference area. These items may only be used in the library, with
one exception: a single volume from the "second set" of
encyclopedias may be checked out overnight.
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A special room near the downstairs
circulation desk is reserved for picture books - sometimes called
"easy readers." The room is colorfully decorated and contains toys
and puzzles to occupy even the youngest of library patrons.
Fiction and non-fiction books in this room are geared toward
helping little ones explore and enjoy the world around them.
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“Kits” including books with tapes, CDs, or
other accompaniments are also available for checkout. A few toys
are provided to capture the interest of young ones while older
family members browse or attend programs, including a large wooden
train set, preschool puzzles, puppets and stuffed animals.
Older children can enjoy Chinese Checkers, Monopoly, Uno, or other
games with their friends.
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Popular subscription titles for kids and
teens. All issues may be checked out except for the one most
current of each title.
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These books use
graphic formats to tell a story, such as traditional comic books
like SpiderMan,
manga
(Japanese comics), and more.
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This special collection includes fiction and
non-fiction topics of special interest to older teens. However,
there are no restrictions on borrowing these items, so even some
"adult" books may be shelved in this area if the topic is likely
to be popular with this age group (such as many fantasy series).
A comfortable sitting area here resembles a small living room to
encourage casual reading and discussion.
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 AUDIO COLLECTION
Talking Books for adults are mostly
fiction; they are shelved alphabetically by author, then title, in a
special area. Formats available include cassette tape, CD, and MP3. These
formats are popular with travelers and "just busy" folks, as well as
those with low vision.
Instruction courses are available to
help you learn several foreign languages. Ask for them at the
circulation desk.
Children's kits containing tapes or CDs
with a book or other materials are located in the room with picture
books.
Music is currently not included in the
library's collection.
Additional notes for the vision-impaired:
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The Kentucky Department for Libraries and
Archives in Frankfort has a
Talking Book Library Program
with special benefits for eligible
citizens.
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The
National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
administers a free library program of braille and audio materials
circulated to eligible borrowers in the U.S. by postage-free mail.
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Central
Kentucky Radio Eye is a radio reading service for those people
who are unable to access the printed word. The library has a special
pre-tuned CKRE radio available for use any time during library
hours; hear the reading of dozens of newspapers, magazines, health
materials, grocery ads and much more.
 VIDEO COLLECTION
The video collection is divided into several
general categories. VHS and
DVD formats are included. All DVDs must be checked on on the first
floor.
Feature Films, shelved in order by title,
are among the library's most popular items. Our collection includes
all "Best Movie" Oscar winners, an array of classic and just plain
fun oldies, and a growing mix of newer releases.
Educational Films include how-to's,
travelogues, and more.
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See our Tax Page for
details...
The library serves as a public distribution
point for State and Federal tax forms from January through April of
each year. Forms are located inside the front vestibule of the
main/front entrance on High Street. In addition, at any time, library staff can help you print
a specific form from the IRS web site.
Our staff
members are not trained tax preparers and are not allowed to give
any tax advice, but the library does host a special group of
trained volunteers who offer assistance to the public during each
tax season.
SECOND FLOOR
(upper level)
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Fiction books are arranged on the shelves in
alphabetical order by the author's last name, then by title.
"New" books - generally those received in the last six months - are grouped in a
special area.
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Non-fiction books are shelved according to
topic, as defined by the Dewey Decimal numbering system. Various
books on the same topic by different authors are found together
for easier browsing. You don't have to know the Dewey numbering
system; just look up your subject, title or author in the online
catalog.
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Selected reference books, including
dictionaries, encyclopedias, and Chilton auto repair manuals, are always available in the
Reference area. These items may only be used in the library.
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A variety of large-print titles - mostly
fiction, but including some non-fiction, are shelved in a special
area. Some are duplicates from our regular collection but many are
not; anyone may check out these materials.
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A large collection of popular paperback
fiction is shelved around the perimeter of the upper level stacks,
arranged alphabetically by author, then by title. Genres include
romance, westerns, science fiction, and more.
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See the
genealogy page.
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Records on microfilm include census forms,
wills, vital statistics records, tax assessment books, deeds,
local marriage and death records, and local newspapers. See the
genealogy page
for a complete
listing.
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Several newspapers of general interest are
available daily in the reading area. Only a few issues are kept of each
title; due to space constraints and the online availability of
many articles, we do not maintain back issues of current
subscriptions. Some old newspapers (prior to 1980) are
available on microfilm (see above). Titles available for daily
reading include:
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Dozens of interesting magazines are
displayed near the newspapers. All issues may be checked out
except for the one most current of each title. Because of space
constraints and the online availability of many articles, we keep
only a few issues of each title. Magazines are included in our
Online Catalog, so you can search to see if we have a particular
title/issue available.
Due to local demographics we do not
subscribe to professional journals. However, access to an absolute wealth of information
from a wide variety of consumer and professional periodicals is available online through the
Kentucky Virtual Library.
Ask a
library staff member to assist you with finding the information you
need!
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