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Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 28, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerAhead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politicsOctober 28, 2026 - Kentucky LanternLooks like good weather for trick-or-treat night October 28, 2026 - The Mountain EagleCommunity CalendarOctober 28, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseLC Library has special meeting, no action taken on suggestion to time limit audience speakersOctober 28, 2026 - The Levisa LazerJackson County Public Library - 3D Printers Ready!October 28, 2026 - The Jackson SunWashington County Public Library hosts first Fall Festival October 28, 2026 - The Springfield SunMore than 700 attend Trail and Treat October 28, 2026 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarOctober 28, 2026 - The LaRue County Herald NewsJohn L. Street Library – Christy Millay Book SigningOctober 28, 2026 - WKDZThis 1,800-pound pop-up book just broke a world record October 28, 2026 - WHAS 11 Yoga With Kristi This Afternoon at the LibraryOctober 28, 2026 - Z93What’s happening at the library October 28, 2026 - The Winchester SunTown CrierOctober 27, 2026 - The Eagle PostCommunity to offer trick or treat optionsOctober 27, 2026 - Kentucky New EraLINEUPOctober 27, 2026 - The Paducah SunTri-County area offers plenty of Halloween festivitiesOctober 27, 2026 - Times-TribuneS'more Spooky StoriesOctober 27, 2026 - The Cynthiana DemocratRadcliff community shows up for Fright NightOctober 27, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseUpcoming events at the Jessamine County Public LibraryOctober 27, 2026 - The Jessamine JournalHalloween events Wednesday, Oct. 28 October 27, 2026 - The Kentucky StandardBlack Cat Painting Class This Afternoon at the LibraryOctober 27, 2026 - Z9316th annual Faith Fest starts Nov. 6October 27, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerLocal author discusses book during library visitOctober 27, 2026 - The Mayfield Messenger This Week's HappeningsOctober 26, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerEnjoy Making Pumpkin Exploded today at the Public LibraryOctober 26, 2026 - Z93Owen County Library calendarOctober 25, 2026 - The News-HeraldBig crowd kicked off opening night of Haunted Library’s 20th celebration at Independence Branch October 24, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneMcCracken County Public Library new releasesOctober 24, 2026 - The Paducah SunPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Oct. 25-31, 2026October 24, 2026 - The State JournalCommunity Notes Sunday, Oct. 25October 24, 2026 - The Kentucky StandardThe Landscape of Prison Censorship in an Era of Increased Book Bans: Book Censorship News, October 23, 2026 October 23, 2026 - Book Riot Halloween 2026: Trick-or-treating hours and events across the Local 6 regionOctober 23, 2026 - WPSDNovember at the library brings gratitude and fun for all October 23, 2026 - Henry County LocalNewport Branch to host Ashleigh Graham & Appalachian Highway, Newport Art Bazaar and Friends Book Sale October 23, 2026 - Link NKYLocal buzzOctober 23, 2026 - Henry County Local Intellectual Freedom News 10/23/2026 October 23, 2026 - Intellectual Freedom BlogLibrary Events Coming Up 10-23-26October 23, 2026 - The Powell County PatriotBoyle County Public Library activities: October 26-30October 22, 2026 - The Advocate-MessengerAuthor McQueen to speak on macabre tales, regional history at DCPL SaturdayOctober 22, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerGoodnight Nook October 22, 2026 - Franklin FavoriteAdair County Library Announces Pumpkin Decoration ResultsOctober 22, 2026 - The Adair ProgressIt is time… to see The Lion KingOctober 22, 2026 - The Pioneer NewsBurgoo festival can't be cooled down by Mother NatureOctober 22, 2026 - The Anderson NewsBoyle County Public Library activities: October 26-30October 22, 2026 - The Advocate MessengerJolt of a time: TWO's 'Frankenstein 1930' opens this weekendOctober 22, 2026 - Messenger-Inquirer Applications for the 2027 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now openOctober 22, 2026 - American Library AssociationPublic Library Association and Microsoft announce effort to build responsible AI skills through libraries October 22, 2026 - American Library AssociationOn the road: Look beyond your usual library peers October 22, 2026 - OCLC’s WebJunctionJohn L. Street Library – Fall Book SaleOctober 22, 2026 - WKDZLibrary is hosting a Monster Mash TodayOctober 22, 2026 - Z93Livingston County receives thousands for emergency management, library educational resourceOctober 21, 2026 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your Library October 21, 2026 - The Herald-NewsMarion County Comic-Con moves to Sportsplex for fourth yearOctober 21, 2026 - The Lebanon EnterpriseHay Bale Trail Route Order October 21, 2026 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity Calendar October 21, 2026 - The LaRue County Herald NewsKentucky Legal Aid to host legal help day in Graves County on SaturdayOctober 21, 2026 - WPSDCalloway County Library holds Read and TreatOctober 21, 2026 - WPSDHistoric Parkland Library receives national award for renovationsOctober 21, 2026 - Spectrum NewsPublic Library Invites Community to Free Harvest Fest This SaturdayOctober 21, 2026 - The Edmonson VoiceTrimble County Public Library November Events & ProgramsOctober 21, 2026 - The Trimble BannerCommunity CalendarOctober 21, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseCCPL Board works to finalize Strategic PlanOctober 21, 2026 - Murray Ledger & TimesNominate a librarian you love for the 2027 I Love My Librarian Award October 21, 2026 - American Library AssociationTown CrierOctober 20, 2026 - The Eagle PostLINEUPOctober 20, 2026 - The Paducah SunThis Week's Happenings October 20, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerDan Issel tours Kentucky marking release of his new memoir October 20, 2026 - Kentucky TodayHalloween events Wednesday, Oct. 21October 20, 2026 - The Kentucky StandardMcCracken County Public Library resource fair TuesdayOctober 20, 2026 - WPSDBoard Games and Brownies this Afternoon at the Public LibraryOctober 20, 2026 - Z93Henderson County Library to host Muu Muus & Menopause October 20, 2026 - WEHTDeadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award applications for guides to library resourcesOctober 20, 2026 - American Library AssociationPenguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce 2027 Grants to U.S. Rural and Small LibrariesOctober 20, 2026 - American Library AssociationThe Library as We Know It Is Disappearing. And That’s a Good Thing. October 20, 2026 - ArchitectOur Rich History: Stories of past ghosts, goblins wouldn't stay buried at Miamisburg's Library ParkOctober 19, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneProceeding with Caution | Placements and Salaries Survey 2026October 19, 2026 - Library JournalAlumna joins former Kentucky State professor as a fellow poet at Frankfort writers’ eventOctober 19, 2026 - The State Journal‘Ghosts & Gunfire’ brings Morehead’s haunted history to life Oct. 27October 19, 2026 - Morehead State University NewsTeen Week 2026 brings career workshops to Owensboro libraryOctober 19, 2026 - WBKOPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Oct. 18-24, 2026October 18, 2026 - The State JournalKCPL’s Haunted Library returns to Independence Branch Oct. 23-24 for 20th year of family funOctober 18, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneOwen County Library calendarOctober 18, 2026 - The News-HeraldRonald Lee Hamlet October 16, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerLibrary to host media literacy workshop MondayOctober 16, 2026 - The Mayfield MessengerMCHS and MCPL partner to better the booksOctober 16, 2026 - The Ledger IndependentEveryday Kentucky On The Go | Woodford Library October 16, 2026 - WKYTEveryday Kentucky On The Go | Woodford Library Part 2 October 16, 2026 - WKYTLocal buzzOctober 16, 2026 - Henry County Local Intellectual Freedom News 10/16/2026October 16, 2026 - Intellectual Freedom BlogPulitzer Prize-winning author draws sold out crowd for 2026 Clements LectureOctober 16, 2026 - University of Kentucky NewsHow To Be an Informed Voter for Libraries and Books: Book Censorship News, October 16, 2026 October 16, 2026 - Book RiotThree-day series offers aging guidance for older adults, families, and caregiversOctober 15, 2026 - The Owensboro TimesLibrary launches annual Halloween walk throughOctober 15, 2026 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierGoodnight NookOctober 15, 2026 - Franklin FavoritePlanning for the Golden Years: McCracken Library to host elder law planning eventOctober 15, 2026 - The Paducah SunMcCracken County Public Library new releases October 15, 2026 - The Paducah Sun2026-27 Chamber Executive Board October 15, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerFestivity Beyond the Square: A Look at Weekend Events at Library and Genealogy CenterOctober 15, 2026 - The Adair ProgressAnnual Silent City Tour Brings in Large Crowd Once MoreOctober 15, 2026 - The Adair ProgressBefore There Was a Hospital in ColumbiaOctober 15, 2026 - The Adair ProgressAdair County 4-H’ers Plant Community Garden at Public LibraryOctober 15, 2026 - The Adair ProgressThe Show Must Go On: Corbin Tourism Hosts Annual October Fest October 15, 2026 - The Times-TribuneAt the Columbia Adair Chamber lunch meeting October 15, 2026 - The Columbia MagazineLibraries harvest artistic talent via pumpkinsOctober 15, 2026 - The Pioneer NewsHalloween HappeningsOctober 15, 2026 - The Spencer MagnetMayor Greenberg announces new season of ‘Once Upon an Orchestra’ at local librariesOctober 15, 2026 - Louisville-Jefferson County Metro GovernmentThis Weekend in #LoveTheCov 10/15/26October 15, 2026 - City of CovingtonBourbon Sisters Society Raises $1,000 for Friends of Jackson County Public LibraryOctober 15, 2026 - The Jackson SunLINEUPOctober 14, 2026 - The Paducah SunCommunity Calendar October 14, 2026 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLiberty hosts state friends of library October 14, 2026 - The Casey County NewsFriends of Casey Public Library earn statewide honors — againOctober 14, 2026 - The Casey County NewsField to Festival brings fall activities to Washington County Extension Office October 14, 2026 - The Springfield SunBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 14, 2026 - The Herald-NewsCommunity CalendarOctober 14, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseBurgoo Festival set for downtown Friday-SundayOctober 14, 2026 - The Anderson NewsJudge discusses improvements at Ruff ParkOctober 14, 2026 - Kentucky New EraWhat’s happening at the library October 14, 2026 - The Winchester SunTown CrierOctober 13, 2026 - The Eagle PostThis Week’s HappeningsOctober 13, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerHealth coalition, library to hold community listening session TuesdayOctober 13, 2026 - The Paducah SunS’more Spooky Stories October 13, 2026 - The Cynthiana DemocratCemetery tour created memories of Owen County patriots October 13, 2026 - The News-HeraldUpcoming events at the Jessamine County Public LibraryOctober 13, 2026 - The Jessamine JournalRetro Louisville: How Fern Creek got a new LFPL branch after losing 2October 12, 2026 - Lexington Herald-LeaderAI DefianceOctober 12, 2026 - Library JournalLa Grange mayor hopefuls present views at public forumOctober 12, 2026 - The Oldham EraFamily fall fun at the library October 12, 2026 - The Cynthiana DemocratWeldon library fall book sale opens Oct. 15 October 12, 2026 - WCLUThis week at the LibraryOctober 12, 2026 - Z93Owen County Library calendarOctober 10, 2026 - The News-HeraldPlant Trees! But Understand Transplant ShockOctober 10, 2026 - The Commonwealth-JournalMcCracken County Public Library new releasesOctober 10, 2026 - The Paducah SunCommunity Notes Sunday Oct. 11 October 10, 2026 - The Kentucky StandardGlasgow library offers free Halloween costumes to familiesOctober 9, 2026 - WNKYWant to Fight Book Bans? Start Here.October 9, 2026 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 10/9/2026October 9, 2026 - Intellectual Freedom BlogNew Report: Eliminating E-Rate Would Cost the U.S. Economy $4.2 Billion a YearOctober 9, 2026 - American Library Association Tree Week events kick off next week October 9, 2026 - The News-GraphicMinutes from special Sept. 30 fiscal court meeting are listedOctober 8, 2026 - The Licking Valley CourierNew Bookmobile is an Adair County Project from Start to Finish October 8, 2026 - The Adair ProgressLibrary hosts 'Haunted Harvest' on Saturday October 8, 2026 - The Mayfield Messenger20th Annual Silent City Tour ScheduledOctober 8, 2026 - The Adair ProgressCommunity CalendarOctober 8, 2026 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalCommunity Events & AnnouncementsOctober 8, 2026 - Franklin FavoriteFall Farm Festival combines learning of nature with funOctober 8, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseCommunity Pantry Box part of Eagle Scout projectOctober 8, 2026 - The Anderson NewsGoodnight NookOctober 8, 2026 - Franklin Favorite Banned Books Week marks anniversary of Banned Books Club at Belfry Library October 8, 2026 - Mountain Top MediaDatebook: October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 - Murray Ledger & TimesBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 7, 2026 - The Herald-NewsDiscover something spooky at your public libraryOctober 7, 2026 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarOctober 7, 2026 - The LaRue County Herald NewsBoone County Public Library to host Judge/Executive candidate debateOctober 7, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneCommunity CalendarOctober 7, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseFree fall break activities at McCracken County Public Library in PaducahOctober 7, 2026 - The Paducah SunIt’s Banned Books Week, so find a First Amendment Library to exercise your rightsOctober 7, 2026 - Kentucky LanternCounty library taxes rise; Jenkins school rates fallOctober 7, 2026 - The Mountain EagleFirst the Library, next the WorldOctober 7, 2026 - Columbia MagazineTrimble opts for fiber optic at county park, government buildingsOctober 7, 2026 - The Trimble BannerBarbara Sue Mayes Turner, 86October 7, 2026 - The Booneville SentinelEstill Community News & AnnouncementsOctober 7, 2026 - The Estill Tribune‘9 to 5’ promotion raises $1,600 locallyOctober 7, 2026 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalCrossroads collecting food to stock pantryOctober 7, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerState, county candidates meet at Chamber forumOctober 7, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerRegistration opens for National Library Legislative Day 2027 October 7, 2026 - American Library Association Read, Learn, & Connect at Warren County Public Library!October 7, 2026 - SOKY HappeningsTown CrierOctober 6, 2026 - The Eagle PostLINEUPOctober 6, 2026 - The Paducah SunSLJ Average Book Prices 2024 & 2025October 6, 2026 - School Library JournalBoyle County Public Library activities: October 12-16October 6, 2026 - The Advocate-MessengerRiver pirates in KentuckyOctober 6, 2026 - The Richmond RegisterCelebrating the Black Experience: traveling art exhibit opens in Berea October 6, 2026 - The Richmond RegisterUpcoming Jessamine County Public Library eventsOctober 6, 2026 - The Jessamine JournalThis Week's HappeningsOctober 5, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerWho Serves Whom?October 5, 2026 - Library JournalAmerican Library Association marks 150th Anniversary during Banned Books Week with list of 150 Most Challenged BooksOctober 5, 2026 - American Library AssociationBear sighting reported near Shelby County libraryOctober 5, 2026 - The Sentinel-NewsBoone County Public Library Celebrates America’s 250th with Revolutionary ReadOctober 5, 2026 - Link NKYIntellectual Freedom News 10/5/2026October 5, 2026 - Intellectual Freedom BlogOn the road: Why the hard work of public libraries mattersOctober 5, 2026 - OCLC’s WebJunctionFriends of George Coon Library MeetingOctober 5, 2026 - WPKYVeterans Fair coming to Sportscenter ThursdayOctober 4, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerOwen County Library calendar October 4, 2026 - The News-HeraldHardin County Public Library to host second annual Fall Farm FestivalOctober 3, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseNewsMakers '26: Dave Schroeder brought reading, history, curiosity to greater communityOctober 3, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneMcCracken County Public Library new releases October 3, 2026 - The Paducah SunPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Oct. 4-10, 2026 October 3, 2026 - The State JournalCelebrate trees during Tree Week Oct. 10-17October 3, 2026 - The Commonwealth Journal Creative events held at the Pike County Public LibraryOctober 3, 2026 - Appalachian News-ExpressHow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping kids start reading when they’re very youngOctober 3, 2026 - The Hoptown Chronicle Comic Surge is coming to the Jessamine County Public LibraryOctober 3, 2026 - WLEXHardin County EMS kicks off trunk-or-treat seasonOctober 2, 2026 - The News-EnterpriseMercy Health offers free flu shots across region October 2, 2026 - The Paducah SunKYGMC promotes children's literacy with newest exhibitOctober 2, 2026 - The Ledger IndependentCVG Airport to present its second CVG Campus Career Fair October 7 at Turfway Racing & Gaming October 2, 2026 - Northern Kentucky TribuneBanned Books Week’ comes to Campbell County Public LibraryOctober 2, 2026 - Link NKYCould Libraries Become Bastions for Local News?October 2, 2026 - Publishers WeeklyKeep Kentucky connected: E-Rate is essential infrastructureOctober 1, 2026 - Messenger-InquirerMcCracken County Library installs new self-check stations October 1, 2026 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarOctober 1, 2026 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalWebster County Public LibraryOctober 1, 2026 - The Journal Enterprise60th Old Fashion Days event starts todayOctober 1, 2026 - The Daily IndependentThe Horizon is Near and Loaded with Local History October 1, 2026 - The Adair ProgressBryant, Roy Clash Over Sheriff’s Office Payroll During Heated Fiscal Court Meeting October 1, 2026 - The Adair ProgressCADA expands breast cancer awareness eventsOctober 1, 2026 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierHealth department and hospital partner for annual health fairOctober 1, 2026 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierForget the Shushing. Librarians Have a Whole Lot to Say.October 1, 2026 - The New York TimesLexington’s Go See Trees’ program underwayOctober 1, 2026 - WKYTWhat’s HappeningOctober 1, 2026 - The Spencer MagnetCourt backpedals, will not fund bike park expansionOctober 1, 2026 - The Pioneer NewsMcCracken County Public Library accepting children's Halloween costume donationsOctober 1, 2026 - WPSDHere are 25+ family-friendly Halloween events in Louisville this yearOctober 1, 2026 - Courier-JournalDatebook: October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 - The Murray Ledger & TimesSuzanne Reynolds Perry, 88October 1, 2026 - The Mt. Sterling AdvocateTodd County Public Library – Adult CraftingOctober 1, 2026 - WEKT