Special Round Table Discussion- The Return of Vinyl

Special Round Table Discussion: The Return of VinylTuesday, August 19, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Sit down with Phil from Phat Dog Vinyl to explore the revival of vinyl records. He’ll share what ignited his passion and motivated him to o......More

Special Round Table Discussion: The Return of VinylTuesday, August 19, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Sit down with Phil from Phat Dog Vinyl to explore the revival of vinyl records. He’ll share what ignited his passion and motivated him to open a record shop in Mount Vernon. Bring your favorite album memories to share. Free and open to everyone.

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

PLMVKC Radio Show: WMVO 1300 AM

Listen to hear the latest information on our library system programs, best-sellers, movies, music, history and more entertaining facts and trivia on 1300 AM radio WMVO. Can also listen free online.Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

Local History- Pauline Freeman, MD: The Life and Career of Danville's "Unique Lady Doctor"

Local History- Pauline Freeman, MD: The Life and Career of Danville's "Unique Lady Doctor"August 20, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.There was a time- not so very long ago- when a female doctor in a rural community was unusual enough to warran......More

Local History- Pauline Freeman, MD: The Life and Career of Danville's "Unique Lady Doctor"August 20, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.There was a time- not so very long ago- when a female doctor in a rural community was unusual enough to warrant notice.This was all the more true when that female doctor was a notoriously brusque chain-smoker who delivered highly skilled medical care but punctuated it with colorful language, candor, and tough love.And if that female doctor had circumnavigated the globe as a teenager, been widowed twice by her late 20s, trapped exotic animals in Indonesia and imported them to the United States, and spent the occasional day in court defending herself, she would seem like someone interesting enough to learn more about.So, come join local historian and retired teacher David Greer as he introduces us to the life of Pauline Freeman, MD. Freeman practiced medicine in Danville for nearly forty years and- although she passed away decades ago-many of her former patients still remember her fondly. She was the kind of person who made an impression.Mr. Greer has a good deal of material to present but is especially interested in inviting those who remember Dr. Freeman (or even just heard stories about her secondhand) to come and share them. Everyone else is welcome to just listen and enjoy the anecdotes.

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Knox County Conversations- August Roundtable

Knox County Conversations- August RoundtableAre 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 a......More

Knox County Conversations- August RoundtableAre 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 conversation? If any of that interests you, please join us for a Knox County Conversations event at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Thursday, August 21, 2025, 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, and fun summer events in Mount Vernon and Knox County...or whatever else comes up. Free and open to the public.

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

All Write! (formerly "Authors Anonymous")

All Write A community creative writing workshop formerly called “Authors Anonymous” this group meets monthly and is open to all creatives age 18+. No experience is required, and all are welcome!  Summer 2025 Workshops Thursdays, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Aug 7, Aug 21. Fal......More

All Write A community creative writing workshop formerly called “Authors Anonymous” this group meets monthly and is open to all creatives age 18+. No experience is required, and all are welcome!  Summer 2025 Workshops Thursdays, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Aug 7, Aug 21. Fall Schedule: Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct 16, Nov. 6, Nov. 20. Mount Vernon Library 201 North Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Multipurpose Room. For more information, visit www.knox.net, email [email protected], or call (740) 392-BOOK extension 8259.

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Behind the Scenes with "Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon" Celebrating National Hobbit Day

Behind the Scenes with "Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon" Celebrating National Hobbit Day Maxwell from Paragraphs takes Library patrons on a journey "Behind the Scenes: Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon." Join Maxwell for a lively talk with details and pre......More

Behind the Scenes with "Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon" Celebrating National Hobbit Day Maxwell from Paragraphs takes Library patrons on a journey "Behind the Scenes: Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon." Join Maxwell for a lively talk with details and previews of his plans for Mount Vernon's September 20th celebration of "National Hobbit Day." Feel free to bring lunch, dress as a hobbit, and join us for this most magnificent conversation about all things Lord of the Rings and J.R. Tolkien. Behind the Scenes with "Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon" Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.  For more information about the September 20th Middle Earth March Through Mount Vernon: Celebrating National Hobbit Day, visit https://paragraphsbookstore.com/event/2025-09-20/middle-earth-march-through-mount-vernon-celebrating-national-hobbit-day or call Paragraphs Bookstore at (740) 392-9290. For more information about this program, visit www.knox.net, email [email protected] or call (740) 392-2665 extension 8259. Children age 12+ can attend with an adult guardian.

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

What Are You Reading? Podcast

What Are You Reading?Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing A Deadly Education by NaomiNovik and The Coven by Harper L. Woods, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at4:00 p.m. Listen or watch via our YouTube channel, on Spotify, Anchor,Facebook, or on our website. Just sear......More

What Are You Reading?Podcast with Christie and Katie discussing A Deadly Education by NaomiNovik and The Coven by Harper L. Woods, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at4:00 p.m. Listen or watch via our YouTube channel, on Spotify, Anchor,Facebook, or on our website. Just search for the Public Library of Mount Vernonand Knox County.

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Nonfiction Book Discussion- Educated: A Memoir

Nonfiction Book Discussion on Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Solarium at the main library. Born into a family of survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was 17 years old when she first se......More

Nonfiction Book Discussion on Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Solarium at the main library. Born into a family of survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was 17 years old when she first set foot in a classroom. She and her siblings attended no schools, never visited a doctor or nurse, and were as isolated from mainstream society as one could  be in late 20th century America. Then she began to educate herself.  Eventually, she was admitted to college where, for the first time, she learned about important world events like the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement.  She began exploring a world that she had never imagined...and then came to wonder if she would ever find her way home again. As coming-of-age stories go, hers is a great one. Read it and come discuss. Books are available at the library and online.

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

Main Movie Night

Main Movie Night presents "A Complete Unknown" on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. This film tells the story of one of the most influential musicians of his generation, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. The event is ......More

Main Movie Night presents "A Complete Unknown" on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. This film tells the story of one of the most influential musicians of his generation, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. The event is free and open to the public.

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

PLMVKC Radio Show: WMVO 1300 AM

Listen to hear the latest information on our library system programs, best-sellers, movies, music, history and more entertaining facts and trivia on 1300 AM radio WMVO. Can also listen free online.Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

How Should Your Garden Grow? Expert Tips on Late-Season Gardening

How Should Your Garden Grow? Expert Tips on Late-Season Gardening Summer is winding down. What does that mean for your garden? Could your garden have done better this year, but you aren't quite sure why? Do you want to learn how you can extend your garden season int......More

How Should Your Garden Grow? Expert Tips on Late-Season Gardening Summer is winding down. What does that mean for your garden? Could your garden have done better this year, but you aren't quite sure why? Do you want to learn how you can extend your garden season into Fall? Are you uncertain how to select, cultivate, and reap the benefits of a second crop or two before it is too late? Have you considered whether a cover crop might be a good idea?  Do you have other questions about late-season gardening? Join Sabrina Schirtzingerof Knox County’s OSU Extension Office and some Master Gardeners as they shareexpert tips on late-season gardening and plant care, Wednesday, August 27,2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

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