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Thank you for visiting the Martin County Public Library System webpage.

   The Martin County Public Library and The Rufus Reed Public Library branch are committed to providing easily accessible, user friendly and a safe environment for all our patrons. Our goal is to maintain current technology and to provide materials and services for our residents for personal enrichment, enjoyment, and educational needs.

   The libraries have a special learning mission for our youth. We offer preschool programs, elementary programs, outreach programs to our elementary schools, and summer reading for ages 2-18. The libraries have a designated children’s area for their enjoyment.

Book's for sale @ the Martin County Public Library

Don't delay get your copy today!

  Local Judge and author John David Preston has a new book for sale here at the Martin County Public Library. The name of his book is The Civil War in the Big Sandy Valley of Kentucky. The purchase price is $37.00. There are a limited number of books on hand. Please get your copy today.

Martin County Public Library

Visit the Martin County Public Library (MCPL) located at Main Street.

Martin County Public LibraryThe Martin County Public Library (MCPL) would like to see all the residence of Martin County take advantage of the services available. Our library works with local groups to integrate new services into the library. We would like to encourage our patrons to become an active member and support us by visiting the library every day. The library adds items daily to the checkout circulation. Each month our Board Members meet to discus and make decisions for the library. We would like to encourage everyone to attend and help support our library.

Rufus Reed Public Library

Visit the Rufus Reed Public Library (Branch) located at Lovely.

Rufus Reed Public LibraryIf you live closer to Rufus Reed Public Library (Branch) you can visit and receive the same great services. We have courteous and friendly personnel to greet you. If you need assistance with locating materials we will be there to assist you. We would like to serve you and your families needs by offering family orientated programs. Our programs were designed to make stronger family bonds and to interact with other families to promote stronger social skills.

Research Services

MCPL has research archives available for those doing general research, family history research, or county history research.

News

The patrons of the Martin County Public Library will receive faster and higher quality service due to the introduction of an automated circulation and catalog system.

Hours & Locations

Martin County Public Library

P.O. Box 1318
1754 Main Street
Inez, KY 41224

Phone: (606) 298-7766
Fax: (606) 298-0680

Mon: 9:00-5:00 EST
Tue: 9:00-7:00 EST
Wed: 9:00-5:00 EST
Thu: 9:00-7:00 EST
Fri: 9:00-5:00 EST
Sat: 9:00-12:00 EST
Sun: Closed

Rufus Reed Public Library

P.O. Box 359
Lovely, KY 41231

Phone: (606) 395-6500
Fax: (606) 395-6500

Mon: 10:00-5:00 EST
Tue: 10:00-5:00 EST
Wed: 10:00-5:00 EST
Thu: 10:00-7:00 EST
Fri: 10:00-5:00 EST
Sat: 9:00-12:00 EST
Sun: Closed

Closures

The Martin County Public Library System will be closed August, 18 2008 for training.

When Weather Conditions are such that driving is hazardous or roads are closed the library will operate on a 3 hour delay. If conditions do not improve the library will remain closed for the day.