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📢 Extended Library Closure Update 📢

All branches of the Nelson County Public Library will be closed from Friday, January 30, 2026 through Sunday, February 1, 2026. All programs, groups, and events during this time are canceled.

📚🎬 While our buildings are closed, the library is always open online! Enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more, 24/7, with our digital resources:

👉 Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com

👉 Libby: https://libbyapp.com

👉 Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com

📩 Need help? We’re still here for you! Patrons may email library@ncplky.org
or send us a message through our Facebook page for a prompt response while we are closed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.  Please stay safe and warm!

Local History with Dixie

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Author Visits

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Adults
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Learn a little local history on your lunch break with Bardstown historian & former mayor Dixie Hibbs. This December, join us for a special session on Victorian Crazy Quilts, featuring a display of what avid quilt restorer Dixie has called, "the most outstanding crazy quilt I've ever seen." The featured heirloom piece was crafted from 1896-1904 and features a variety of fabrics and detailed embroidery. 

Our session will be held on Monday, December 9th, as follows:

11 am: 1890s Crazy Quilt Viewing and Q & A

12 pm: Presentation by Dixie Hibbs

1 pm: 1890s Crazy Quilt Viewing and Q & A

The program will be held in Main Branch Community Room #2 and is open to ages 18 and up. No registration is required. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided--feel free to bring lunch!