GRAVES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY                                                              "We Inspire, We Enrich, We Entertain!"

  601 N. 17th Street, Mayfield            Phone:  270-247-2911             Fax:  270-247-2991

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    Graves County Public Library serves the Mayfield-Graves County area and houses popular, up to date books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, movies and music CD's for loan to you. All you need is a library card.  The Library is equipped with the latest state-of-the-arts technology with 25 Internet computer workstations for public use.  The computers contain user-friendly software for creating letters, resumes, and spreadsheets.  You can explore the card catalog, link to medical or legal information, or take a class online.  If you are looking for a job or if you are a scrapbook enthusiast these links can get you started in the right direction.  Visit our Foyer Coffee Bar for a hot cup of coffee while you read the newspaper or a magazine.  The library also provides free Wireless Internet access for times when the library is closed or to use your own laptop at the library.  Genealogy researchers will find tools available to track your family's heritage, or you can just have fun browsing historical events of the past.  Children and teen computers are loaded with learning games, homework helpers, and games for fun.  Be a part of our Library Community.  Please visit the Graves County Public Library at 601 North 17th Street in Mayfield, Kentucky, or visit us any time online at www.gcpl.orgThe Library is handicapped accessible.  We have a world of information for you!   

When Are We Open? 

Monday 9:00 am 8:00 pm  *Open in the Evening till 8 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 am 8:00 pm  *Open in the Evening till 8 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 am 5:00 pm  
Thursday 9:00 am 5:00 pm  *Story Hour Morning for children
Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm  
Saturday 9:00 am 5:00 pm  
              Staff:             Board:
Diane Bennett, Director Martha Babb, President
Rachel Davis, Business Manager Liz Stark, Vice-President
Susie Cain, Children's & Youth Services Kathy O'Nan, Secretary
LaDonna Nelson, Reference & Circulation Jerry Mason, Treasurer
Deana Hopper, Circulation & Periodicals Kevin Bishop, Trustee
Melissa Collins, Technical Processing
Sandy Alderdice, Bookmobile Librarian
Kacey Key & Emily Clapp, Student Assistants
Melissa Hari & Allie Goatley, Library Pages

The Library's Mission Statement:

     The Graves County Public Library is committed to providing the best materials and services possible to all residents of Graves County for their enjoyment and education.  The library fosters and promotes lifelong involvement in the pleasure of reading and learning with special emphasis on support for students at all academic levels.   We support the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement

The Library's Vision:

The Graves County Public Library is committed to providing excellent service to our community.

Services Provided:     The Library provides current topics and titles of high-demand, high-interest in a variety of formats for all persons of all ages.  The Library provides general information that is timely, accurate, and useful for community residents.   

 Get A Library Card! 

Please bring proof of address (such as an electric bill with your address on it), your SSN, and a picture i.d. (such as a driver's license) when you come in to apply for a library card.  You must also have a second  reference's name, address and telephone number with you.  Your new library card is free and has your individual barcode on it.  Please keep it in a secure place. 

Library policy states that with your signature, you agree to the following:    I AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIALS BORROWED WITH THIS CARD AND FOR FINES AND FEES INCURRED, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIALS.  Notify the library immediately if you lose your card.

Your responsibility:  You must notify the library if your name or address changes.  If your library card is lost notify the library immediately to prevent unauthorized use and protect your records.  A $2 fee is charged for replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged cards.  You are responsible for replacement costs of all books & media checked out on your card.  Keep it safe. 

Parent/Guardian of patron/s under the age of 18 are responsible for the following:
  I agree to be RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIALS BORROWED BY THE ABOVE NAMED MINOR AND FOR FINES AND FEES INCURRED, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIAL. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE LIBRARY DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY CHILD'S CHOICE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM EITHER THE ADULT OR CHILDREN'S BOOK OR VIDEO COLLECTIONS. I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS MADE BY THIS PERSON.  

By signing your library card, you are agreeing to the conditions stated above.  Please be a responsible library user so that what is provided freely to you will be free to others.

What Other Library Services Do We Provide?

Copy Machine - 20 cents per page
Computer printers - 15 cents per page
 Fax Machine - $2.00 first page/$1.00 for others
Microfilm Reader-Printer - 25 cents per copy

There are 26 Public Access Computers @ Your Public Library, which includes:

18 Internet Computer Workstations for Public Access 4 Internet Card Catalog Computers
2 Teens' Internet Computers 1 Genealogy Internet Computer
2 Word Processors in study carrels 2 Children's Computers
Teen Reading Area with 2 Computers, games, a TV/VCR/DVD, Comics Books, Magazines & Puzzles Children's Reading Area with Computer & games, Book/Audio Tape Sets, a TV/VCR/DVD, Puppets & Toys
Videos and DVD Movies for Children and Adults Music CD's & Listening Station
Audio Books on Cassettes, and on CD's  for Travel & just for Entertainment  Adult Reading Area with Newspapers, Magazines, Paperbacks, & Large Print Books
Word Processing Computers in study carrels for writing letters, business correspondence, resumes, etc. Public Meeting Room for Educational & Community Service Programs; seats approximately 75
Speaker's podium, microphone, overhead & digital projectors, TV, VCR, & kitchenette in Meeting Room Genealogy Research Area, with genealogy computer, microfilm reader/printer, copy machine, and scanner
Bookmobile Service to Shut-Ins, Nursing Homes, Day Care Facilities, Schools, & Community Stops Interlibrary Loan Service to try to borrow books, requested by you from other libraries, delivered by couriers
Wireless Internet Hotspot Free Coffee in our Foyer Cafe
Kentucky Virtual University & Virtual Library paid subscriptions, free to the public, by password Learn-A-Test paid subscription, free to the public, along with many other free health and medical databases
Computer Training (Click the link) Genealogy Sources (Click the link)
Learn A Test: take the GED, ASVAB & other tests online (Click the link) Research Tools (Click the link)
Adult Book Discussion Group (Click it) Search Engines (Click it)
Helpful Links & Gov. Offices (Click it) Fall Book Sale (Click it)
Kentucky Talking Book Library Frequently Asked Questions:
     In 2004, the Kentucky Talking Book Library celebrated 35 years of serving patrons who are unable to read traditional printed materials. Your may borrow tapes, CD's & recorders free of charge. Some examples of qualifying conditions are:         Blindness, Cataracts, Diabetes complications, Eye surgery, Macular Degeneration, Loss or Paralysis of hand or arms, Crippling Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Print allergy, or Stroke.  The Library can help you get started.  For More Info...
May I schedule a tour of the library? Yes. Tours can be scheduled for school or community groups.  Meeting Room use must also be reserved in advance.  Call 247-2911 to schedule.

Can I get a Bookmobile stop? You are eligible for a Bookmobile stop if you are a shut-in, or if you have no means of transportation to the library.  You may call the Library at 270-247-2911 and ask about the regular daily routes to see if the Bookmobile will be in your area and the times it stops there.  The Library's main outreach to the community is the Bookmobile.

What is Inter-Library Loan? If you need a book the library does not have, we can try to borrow it from another library for you.  Ask us at (270) 247-2911

                                                                                                           "Read for the Fun of It,  Read for Life!"

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