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Garrard County Public Library Donation Policy
he Garrard County Public Library accepts gifts of new or gently-used books, magazines, DVDs, and music or books on CD.

The library offers a wide variety of services - books and movies to check out, free downloadable materials, fax, copy, scanning and notary service, genealogy and local history information and programs for all ages! Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the Library's collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. The Library accepts the following materials in good condition:

Adult and children's non-fiction books published within the last 5 years
Unabridged audiobooks on CD
Current adult fiction books
Current paperback books
New and classic children's fiction books
Music CDs
DVDs

Items that are not added to the collections become part of the Library's ongoing book sale, which generate monies for library programs and services. There are some items that we simply can't use. These include:

Weekly news magazines and newspapers
Reader's Digest Condensed Books
National Geographic magazines
VHS videos
Cassette tapes
Encyclopedias and textbooks

All donations can be dropped off at the Garrard County Public Library during open hours. Please call ahead to make arrangements for large donations. The Library does not assign a value to donated items, but can provide a receipt indicating that we have received the materials.

Something spooky is coming to the library! Get ready for a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed Haunted House filled with cree...
10/16/2026

Something spooky is coming to the library! Get ready for a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed Haunted House filled with creepy surprises, eerie encounters, and plenty of frights around every corner. Join us on October 29th from 5:00–7:00 PM for a hauntingly good time! Bring your friends, test your courage, and see if you can make it through. We can’t wait to see you there… if you’re brave enough!

🎨👻 TODAY AT THE LIBRARY: Spookify a Painting! 🦇Teens in grades 6–12, join us TODAY from 4:00–5:00 PM! Transform ordinary...
10/15/2026

🎨👻 TODAY AT THE LIBRARY: Spookify a Painting! 🦇

Teens in grades 6–12, join us TODAY from 4:00–5:00 PM! Transform ordinary artwork into a haunting masterpiece with creepy creatures, spooky details, and a little Halloween magic. 🖌️🎃
Come get creative with us!

10/15/2026

Come for the books, stay because the skeleton at the front desk has questionable customer service skills. 😂💀

Coming up this week at the Library! 🎃✨
10/12/2026

Coming up this week at the Library! 🎃✨

Join us this afternoon for Lego Club at the Garrard County Public Library! Bring your creativity and see what awesome cr...
10/08/2026

Join us this afternoon for Lego Club at the Garrard County Public Library! Bring your creativity and see what awesome creations you can build. No registration needed... just bring your imagination! See you there!

Join us for Lego Club at the Garrard County Public Library! Bring your creativity and see what awesome creations you can...
10/07/2026

Join us for Lego Club at the Garrard County Public Library! Bring your creativity and see what awesome creations you can build. No registration needed... just bring your imagination! See you there!

10/06/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Ghost painting program for 10/7/26 at 5 p.m. has been cancelled.

Looking for a fun weekend activity for your young readers? Join us this Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM f...
09/30/2026

Looking for a fun weekend activity for your young readers? Join us this Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a special Children's Author Signing and Reading Event.

We are excited to host three incredible authors:

Connie Huddleston brings history to life in her award-winning middle-grade series, Greg’s Adventure in Time. Perfect for kids who love action, time travel, and American history.

Saundra Cathey brings whimsical tales for ages preschool through 2nd grade featuring Albert the Frog, silly summer witches, and migratory birds. Kids can also enjoy free coloring and activity pages.

Dr. Maria Rutherford ("Dr. SonRia"), founder of The Learning Ark, is back with the launch of Shiloh's Wacky Upside-Down Day. Bring your little ones to hear the story and take photos during a special live meet-and-greet with Shiloh himself.

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and come meet the authors behind these wonderful stories. Books will be available for purchase and signing. We look forward to seeing you there.

Spooky Season is here, and so are some fun library programs! 🍂 Save this post, and scroll through to check out everythin...
09/30/2026

Spooky Season is here, and so are some fun library programs! 🍂 Save this post, and scroll through to check out everything happening at GCPL this October! 🎃

Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Join us at the Garrard County Public Library, this afternoon, for a special H...
09/29/2026

Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Join us at the Garrard County Public Library, this afternoon, for a special Harry Potter Fandom Party! You will get sorted into your Hogwarts house, then gather for some fun Harry Potter themed crafts, snacks, and activities. The party takes place TODAY from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. This event is open to all ages, so grab your wand and meet us there!

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101 Lexington Street
Lancaster, KY
40444

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Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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