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Warren County Public Library

All Library Locations Will Be Closed on Monday, July 4th for Independence Day.
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Warren County Public Library has served the citizens of Warren County since 1956. With three permanent locations throughout the county, as well as an active delivery system, the library has as its mission to provide tools for discovery and opportunities for growth, supporting the community’s pursuit of information, skills, literacy, and knowledge.

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Online Databases

Online Databases are resources selected by our librarians for WCPL patrons. These are freely available to registered patrons. Ranging in subject from genealogy and homework help to business and careers, our databases provide access to a wealth of content.

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Hours and
Branch Locations

  • 1225 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

    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

    View hours for the Idea Lab @ the Main Library

    Phone: (270) 781-4882 Fax: (270) 781-3699
  • 175 Iron Skillet Court Bowling Green, KY 42104

    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

    View hours for the Idea Lab @ Bob Kirby

    Phone: (270) 782-0252 Fax: (270) 781-1447
  • 115 Second Street Smiths Grove, KY 42171

    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

    Phone: (270) 563-6651 Fax: (270) 451-1006
  • 416 East Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Capitol Books is a new addition to the historic Capitol Arts Center.

    Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m..
    Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Also open for some special evening library events

    Phone: (270) 904-6040