Big Sandy News Digital Collection
The Lawrence County Public Library (LCPL) Genealogy Department has completed an extensive digitization and archival project of the Big Sandy News. The Library is now the only organization housing the complete digital collection of the Big Sandy News from 1885 to current. The user-friendly, searchable collection may be viewed at: https://lcplky.advantage-preservation.com/. Earlier dates of the newspaper (1885 – 1922) were … Continue reading
Job Openings
We’re hiring two part-time positions. Job openings close July 29, 2022. For more information: https://lcplky.org/about-us/openings/.
June 27: National HIV Testing Day
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. The Lawrence County Health Department will be at the library from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Monday, June 27, 2022 providing free and confidential HIV testing. Test results are available in 15 minutes. Ages 18+. For more information, contact the Lawrence County Health Department at (606) 638-4389.
Now Offering: U.S. Passport Services
Beginning June 1, 2022, the LCPL will be a United States Passport Acceptance Facility. Please review detailed information and requirements HERE. For questions, please contact the library at (606) 638-4497.
Summer Feeding: May 23 – August 8
May 23 – August 8, 2022 Free hot meals served Monday – Friday for children ages 18 and under at the library. Noon – 2:00 p.m. Hot meals must be eaten onsite, per USDA requirements. Snack bags will be available to go. NEW THIS YEAR: Breakfast grab bags will be available in the mornings. Monday – Friday. Ages 18 and … Continue reading
Closing: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
The library will close from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for staff Summer Feeding training.
Shoe Drive: May 2- 13, 2022
Help us reach our goal of donating 1,000 pairs of shoes to Lawrence County resource centers. Donate gently used or new shoes for the youth of our county. Shoes must have soles and no holes. Children and adult sizes accepted. Drop off bins are in both entrances of the library. *Athletic shoes (with laces) *Sandals *Boots *Sneakers Please band pairs … Continue reading
Coming Soon: Passport Services
We’re excited to announce we’ll soon be a Passport Acceptance Facility! We’ll be closed Tuesday, April 26, 2022 as staff complete federal training.
Celebrate Earth Day: Free Shredding Event
Friday, April 22, 2022 / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or until the truck is full. Free on-site shredding by a professional shredding company. Limit 4 bankers boxes per person.
Senate Bill 167: Update
April 15, 2022 Click here for the latest information regarding the passing of Senate Bill 167. On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Lawrence County State Senator Phillip Wheeler and Lawrence County Judge Executive Phillip Carter, spoke before the Senate State and Local Government Committee regarding Senate Bill 167. The parameters of the bill, if implemented, would negatively impact the nonpartisan operation … Continue reading
