Branch Locations

Patrons with library accounts have access to books, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, and magazines to check out. Materials are available for all ages and interests, and many titles are available in large print. Digital materials are also available for patrons to borrow.

Printing, wifi access, and laptop computers are also available. Photocopiers are available at all locations. Free fax service and notary service are provided. Please call ahead to verify there is a notary on site before arriving.

Learn more about using the library here.

Main Library

1225 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 4 Fax: (270) 781-3699 View Branch Page

Branch 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

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Bob Kirby Branch

175 Iron Skillet Court Bowling Green, KY 42104

Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 3 Fax: (270) 781-1447 View Branch Page

Branch 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

View hours for the Idea Lab @ Bob Kirby
Smiths Grove Branch

115 Second Street Smiths Grove, KY 42171

Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 5 Fax: (270) 451-1006 View Branch Page

Branch 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 Branch

9222 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 6 View Branch Page

Branch Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Located inside WCPR Sports & Tennis Facility
Hotel Inc. Satellite

1005 Boatlanding Rd Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: (270) 781-4882 ext. 601 View Branch Page

Branch 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: 10 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 View Branch Page

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

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 library events.

Branch Locations

Main Library

Bob Kirby Branch

Smiths Grove Branch

Buchanon Branch

Hotel Inc. Satellite

The Capitol