Kokomo-Howard County Public Library

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making films? Join us for the 4th Annual 48-Hour Film Contest!

Registration takes place on Friday, August 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Sun King Kokomo. At least one representative from your team must attend that evening to register and receive an info packet. All films must be submitted by Sunday, September 1 at 8 p.m.

The following week, on Friday, September 6, join us at Sun King Kokomo for the screening and awards ceremony from 7-10 p.m. This event is free, and Sun King will have drinks available for purchase.

Want to learn more and meet other interested filmmakers ahead of time? Join us for an info session on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. in the Digital Den.

Please note: KHCPL South is undergoing some renovations outside, affecting the entrance and the driveway in front of the bookdrop.

South is open and ready to welcome you. We'll have signs helping to direct you to the entrance while the work is ongoing.

If you love board games, you'll love our Board Game Nights! Join us at KHCPL Russiaville on Monday.

Looking to laminate? Check out our Experience Kit, free to borrow with your library card!

Place a hold on this Experience Kit using our online catalog: https://khcpl.wise.oclc.org/wise-apps/catalog/4000/detail/wise/220273?offset=27&qs=Experience%20Kit&search_in=iets&src=1&state=search&wf_medium_srt=EXP

How cool is this? Kanopy offers read-along opportunities for kids!

Congratulations to our friendly page Angelo, who was awarded a scholarship from the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties.

Our bookmobile stop scheduled for Jefferson Manor today between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Check out where else you can find us:

Bookmobile Schedule Kokomo Howard County Public Library

We're curious. What's the coolest library event you've ever attended?

Dance the night away with us this week! All experience levels are welcome.

Join us for an adventure at the library this week!

A surprising number of songs feature Kokomo in the title or lyrics. Come learn about it at next week's event!

Register here: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/10459813

Help us explore the lost mine of Phandelver next week during this Dungeons & Dragons one-shot.

Teens and adults can register here: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/10557856

Fly on over to KHCPL Main to check out this display focused on the Grissom Air Museum. Then, use your library card to check out a pass to the museum!

Happy National Book Lovers Day! What is a book you absolutely love?

We still have spots for tomorrow's live game of Clue! Teens can don a new identity to solve the mystery of who killed Cy Fye Genre.

Register for your spot here: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/10242727

Back to School Bingo was a success last night! Everyone was a winner and walked away happy with arms full of new school supplies. Thanks to all those who made this event possible.

Wren has read 600 books before kindergarten! Way to go, Wren!

Our Teens' Choice Book Club for tonight has been canceled. Join us for next month's meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m.

Check out this year's winner of the Firefly Award, "I Was Born a Baby," written by Meg Fleming and illustrated by Brandon James Scott. Thank you to all our wonderful patrons who voted!

Enjoy this book with your library card: https://khcpl.wise.oclc.org/wise-apps/catalog/4000/detail/wise/194866?offset=1&qs=i%20was%20born%20a%20baby&rewrite=1&search_in=iets&state=search

Let us bring the library to you! Sign up for To Your Door delivery using our online form: https://www.khcpl.org/door-delivery

We have a new temporary exhibit on display at KHCPL Main titled "Pick Your Poison." Come check it out before Sept. 21!

Teens, this one's just for you. Don a new identity and help us solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Cy Fye Genre.

Register for this event here: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/10242727

What are you most excited about this week?

Get ready for an epic start to the school year! Check out these awesome supplies up for grabs in our Back to School Bingo this week. Join us Wednesday, August 7 from 5-6 p.m. at KHCPL Main! From notebooks and pens to backpacks and more, we’ve got everything you need to hit the ground running. Don’t miss your chance to win – join the fun and let’s make this school year amazing!

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Help save a life this week! Register now to donate blood at our upcoming blood drive.

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Blood Drive Help save a life. Schedule your blood donation appointment today.

Don't miss Back to School Bingo, a chance to win FREE school supplies!

Join us for one more look at the Butterfly Garden on Saturday, August 3rd! It should be a beautiful morning to spend time in the garden.

We're so excited for next week's Books & Booze sale at The Coterie! This event is open to people 21 and older.

We're one week away from our next outdoor movie night at KHCPL Russiaville! This family friendly event is sponsored by Dr. Allison Gibson of Be Gentle Dentistry.