Anderson Public Library
🏢 Anderson Public Library · Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Anderson Public Library
The Anderson Public Library traces its roots to the Pierian Club's 1906 parlor reading room and a letter to Andrew Carnegie that yielded a $5,000 building grant, making it one of Kentucky's Carnegie-heritage libraries. Today, from a modern facility built on land donated by the town's women's club, it serves all of Anderson County with everything from a dedicated genealogy History Room to a 3D printer and film-digitization station.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 114 NORTH MAIN STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
Phone: (502) 839-6420
Website: aplkentucky.org
Plus Code: 86CQ24Q3+88 (LAWRENCEBURG, KY)
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📖 About Anderson Public Library
The Anderson Public Library at 114 North Main Street in Lawrenceburg is the public library for Anderson County, Kentucky. Its story begins in 1906 when the Pierian Club — a women's literary society led by Mrs. Wallace Moore Bartlett — opened a two-room reading club above the Lawrenceburg National Bank. Within two years the collection was circulating 2,000 items. Club president Ethyl G. Ripy wrote to Andrew Carnegie, who offered $5,000 toward a permanent building if the community matched it for upkeep; the Carnegie-aided Lawrenceburg Public Library opened November 8, 1908. Growth eventually necessitated a larger facility, and in July 1974 the library moved to its current building on a site donated by the Lawrenceburg Women's Club (formerly the Pierian Club itself), adopting the name Anderson Public Library. The present building provides three meeting rooms, a butterfly garden, public computers, and an Anderson County Kentucky History Room stocked with microfilm, deed books, genealogy guides, and county historical documents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Carnegie heritage: 1908 grant from Andrew Carnegie, championed by the Pierian Club
- Anderson County Kentucky History Room with microfilm, deeds & genealogy resources
- 3D printing, film digitization & video equipment for patron projects
- Three bookable meeting rooms (capacity 10–64) with A/V and kitchenette
- Butterfly garden on-site for community enjoyment
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Anderson County card unlocks Kentucky's statewide virtual library and digital collections around the clock.
📚 Services
- Free library card for Anderson County residents
- Anderson County Kentucky History Room (genealogy & local records)
- Notary public services
- 3D printing
- Film digitization & video equipment
- Computer & printing access
- Three meeting rooms with A/V equipment (bookable by card members)
- Interlibrary loan
- Digital resources & eBooks
🎸 Programs
- Children's programs and story-time sessions
- Adult activities including yoga classes, game nights & workshops
- Genealogy research assistance via the History Room
- Community events in Meeting Rooms A & B
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What genealogy and local history resources does the Anderson Public Library have?
The Anderson County Kentucky History Room holds microfilm, deed books, historical photographs, genealogy guides, and county historical documents covering Anderson County's past. Staff can assist with research, and remote patrons can access digital records through KYVL from home.
Does the library offer 3D printing, and how do I use it?
Yes. The library provides 3D printing along with film digitization and video equipment. Ask staff at the circulation desk for current procedures, fees (if any), and scheduling — services are available during regular library hours.
Can I reserve a meeting room at the Anderson Public Library?
Yes. The library has three spaces: a Conference Room (2–10 people), Meeting Room A with projector and A/V (10–32 people), and Meeting Room B with TV, A/V, and a kitchenette (10–64 people). Rooms are bookable by library card members — call (502) 839-6420 or check aplkentucky.org to reserve.
Is notary service available, and do I need an appointment?
Notary public services are available at the library. It is best to call ahead at (502) 839-6420 to confirm a notary is on duty before your visit, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
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