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. – 5 p.m. 
Saturday: 9 a.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: 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

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.

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