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Library Locations

The library has a number of locations across town and in the county, providing the community access to books, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, and magazines. Printing, wifi access, and computers are also available. Coin-op photocopiers, free faxing, and free notary services are provided at most locations. Call ahead to inquire, knowing there will always be a friendly librarian at the other end of the line, ready to answer any question you might have.

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Lisa Rice Library

1225 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 4
Fax: (270) 781-3699

Lisa Rice Library 1225 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

Lisa Rice Library

The hub of the public library system, this building has the largest footprint. It is in close proximity to the Western Kentucky University campus and a few blocks from the historic downtown square. With two floors, it houses the largest collection of materials. It also houses a Passport Center.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Please call ahead for notary availability

Bob Kirby Branch

175 Iron Skillet Court
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 3
Fax: (270) 781-1447

175 Iron Skillet CourtBowling Green, KY 42104

Bob Kirby Branch

Located near Greenwood High School, just a couple of lights down from the I-65 interchange, this is the system’s largest branch, and it hosts the largest meeting room spaces. The one-level building, featuring a spacious children’s section and a unique makerspace (aka “The Idea Lab”), expands access into the southern Warren County area.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Please call ahead for notary availability

Smiths Grove Branch

115 Second Street Smiths Grove, KY 42171
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 5
Fax: (270) 451-1006

115 Second Street Smiths Grove, KY 42171

Smiths Grove Branch

Located in the community of Smiths Grove in northern Warren County, this smaller branch provides full library services. It features a treehouse in the children’s section and a beautiful sculpture of birds in flight in the atrium adjacent to the computer area.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Please call ahead for notary availability

Buchanon Park Branch

9222 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 6

9222 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101

Buchanon Park Branch

Located in the Warren County Tennis and Sports Facility at Buchanon Park, this satellite location has a smaller collection but full range of library materials, wifi access, and laptops available for use in house.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed 2-3 p.m.)
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed 2-3 p.m.)
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed 2-3 p.m.)
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed 2-3 p.m.)
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed 2-3 p.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

 

HOTEL INC Satellite

1005 Boatlanding Rd Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 601

1005 Boatlanding Rd Bowling Green, KY 42101

HOTEL INC Satellite

Located in HOTEL INC’s headquarters adjacent to the Delafield Co-Op Market, this satellite houses a small collection of library materials and provides wifi access and laptops for use in house.

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30)
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30)
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30)
Friday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Capitol 

416 East Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 7

The Capitol

Located on Main Street near Fountain Square in historic downtown Bowling Green, this two-story theater provides an auditorium for library use as well as serves as a community venue for artists and actors. A small collection of library materials is located off the lobby. A used book store, Capitol Books, is located on the first floor, run by the Friends of the Library.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m..
Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Also open for some special evening events

A bunch of books

Additional Satellite Locations

The library houses several offsite satellite locations in conjunction with other community organizations, including those at the Foundry, Parker Bennett Community Center, and Lifeworks. While those sites are closed to the general public, they provide valuable library services to those populations during limited hours.