Meeting Room

This room is available to nonprofit organizations and has a seating capacity of 100-125.

We would like to invite local nonprofit groups and organizations to use our meeting room. All events hosted at the library are free of charge. Our facility has the capability to host events small and large. A laptop is available with all the software needed to make a successful presentation. The digital projector has the capabilities to project any digital visual aid you may have. Please let us know in a timely manner if you need equipment set up. If you have any questions please call or email us.

Genealogy Room

The library genealogy room has microfilm, census records, family heritage books and historical pictures.

MCPL has research archives available for doing family history research or county history research. If you plan to use the library for research please sign in at the front desk. If you need assistance with research we will help you as much as possible. Our staff cannot do research for you. We can only assist you in finding what you may need. The Genealogy Room is available to all.

Lounge Area

The library has newspapers and magazines available for our patrons use.

Our library has a comfortable Lounge Area for patrons to relax and read. We have a large selection of popular magazines and newspapers. A television is also available to watch in the lounge area.

Kid’s Corner Room

Parents and children can enjoy reading in the bright and colorful Kid’s Corner Room.

Our library has a designated area for our young patrons. We have current bestselling books available and notable award winning books.

Interlibrary Loans

Patrons can request interlibrary loans at each library.

The library has Interlibrary Loan service available upon request. If we do not have a book you need we can search other library databases to find it. If you have a book request make sure you give us at least 3 weeks in advance. We receive most requests within that time period.

Other Services

The library offers a variety of services to our patrons.

We offer black and white copying and color copying, outgoing and incoming faxes, free internet service, wireless internet, and lamination.

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.