At the Perry County Public Library, we offer a variety of programs throughout the year to appeal to a wide variety of interests. Some programs, such as Geek Out and Creative Crafters, meet on a regular basis. Other programs, such as the Comic-Calooza and Summer Reading Program, are once per year events. Be sure to check out our monthly newlsetter, The Library Page, for specific times & see what programs are just around the bend! If you have any questions or would like to preregister for a program, contact our Youth Services Librarian, Jessica Chandler at (606) 436-2475 ext. 209 or by email at [email protected].
Held every Friday at 1pm in the children’s area of the library for children birth through five years of age. Your child will listen to a story, have play time, and make crafts!
Every Friday from 3pm to 4:30pm in the children’s area for school age children. Stop by for crafts and fun!
Every other Saturday 11am – 2pm for ages 13+. Open table space is provided for anyone interested in hosting or playing tabletop role playing games. Various ages will attend this program, so please be respectful during your campaign building and storytelling. Supplies will be available, or you may bring your own.
Join us each month for a chance to socialize! Are you tired of reading and having no one to discuss the book with? Join our teen book club for a chance to gossip about the latest best sellers or classics. You provide the opinions, we provide the snacks! For more information please contact Youth Services Librarian, Jessica Chandler at 606-436-2475 ext. 209.
Our monthly tween book club that meets towards the middle of each month in the library meeting rooms for ages 9-12. New books are available at each meeting, or if you would like to attend but need the book, please contact Youth Services Librarian, Jessica Chandler at 606-436-2475 ext. 209.
Monthly youth cooking club that meets in the library meeting rooms for ages 8-18. Learn to cook up some tasty treats that are sure to delight. *Preregistration is required.
Teen fandom program for ages 10-18 that meets towards the end of each month in the teen room. Explore and share the latest fandoms, hang with friends, and keep up with pop culture.
Held at the beginning of each month in the children’s area of the library for ages 2-18. Have fun with building projects and free play with Lego blocks. We also now have MEGA blocks for our younger participants.
Bookworm Buddies
This book club targets our youngest readers! Each month we will gather in a group & read to the children. Then Ms. Jessie will read the book aloud & cover a range of techniques to engage early readers. This book club focuses on fostering a love of reading between caregiver & a child but also socializing with similar ages set. Each session may range from 30 minutes to an hour.
Held towards the end of each month in the library meeting rooms for ages 8-18. Get crafty with Miss Jessie and bring home some fridge-worthy creations.
First Lego League
Is your child interested in Legos? Is your child interested in STEM and robotics? Consider joining our FIRST LEGO LEAGUE! First Lego League Challenge introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 9 – 14 through fun, exciting, hands-on learning experiences. Meets every Friday evening.
If your child is interested in joining our team, contact Outreach Librarian Candace Calhoun at 436-2475 ext. 211 or [email protected].
Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Perry County Public Library
289 Black Gold Blvd.
Hazard, KY 41701
Contact Us
Phone: (606) 436-2475
(606) 436-4747
Fax: (606) 436-0191
Email: [email protected]
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The Perry County Public Library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. Please contact [email protected] or call (606) 436-2475 at least 72 hours prior to an event to arrange for accommodation. All facilities and meeting rooms are ADA compliant.
