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

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

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. – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Please call ahead for notary availability

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: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.)
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.)
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.)
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.)
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

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

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.

Click HERE for the Capitol’s website. 

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

International Center Satellite

This satellite library is located in the International Center’s second building, in the same facility that houses the Dr. Catherine Ward Center for New Americans.

OPEN HOURS

Monday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

SOKY Center

SOKY Center, formerly SoKY Marketplace, located at 636 Center Street, is a community hub, where library and community events take place under the pavilion and in the brick building next door. 

Contact Information

Website: sokybg.org

270-781-4882, ext. 602

Manager: Gretchen Mitchell, gretchenm@warrenpl.org