Pike County Public Library District
🏢 Pike County Public Library District · Pikeville, Kentucky
Pike County Public Library District
Serving the coalfields of eastern Kentucky since the mid-20th century, the Pike County Public Library District operates six branches across Pike County — the largest county east of the Mississippi by land area. The Lee Avenue branch in downtown Pikeville stays open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers 3D printing, Mango Languages, and hoopla alongside a genealogy meetup every other Friday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 437-6001
Website: pikelibrary.org
Plus Code: 869VGF27+JW (Pikeville, KY)
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📖 About Pike County Public Library District
The Pike County Public Library District is the public library system of Pike County, Kentucky — a mountainous Appalachian county that stretches across more than 780 square miles and is the largest county east of the Mississippi River by area. The district's six branch locations bring library services to communities throughout this rugged terrain, from the county seat at Pikeville to the branches in Belfry, Elkhorn City, Phelps, Lee Avenue, and Virgie. The Pikeville-area Lee Avenue branch (126 Lee Ave) is the district's flagship city location, offering public computers, notary service, meeting rooms, and an active programming calendar. The district belongs to the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) network, giving cardholders remote access to research databases, and maintains a community-driven F.L.A.G. art exhibit at Elkhorn City. A genealogy meetup meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 3–5 p.m.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Six branch locations across Pike County — the largest county east of the Mississippi River by land area
- 3D printers available for patrons to design and print models at the Lee Avenue branch
- Mango Languages for free self-paced language learning with a library card
- Genealogy Meetup every 1st & 3rd Friday, 3–5 p.m., for family history research and photo sharing
- KYVL statewide databases plus hoopla and Libby for instant digital borrowing
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pike County cardholders can read, stream, and research free through Kentucky's statewide and district digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi at Lee Avenue branch
- Notary service (call ahead for availability)
- Meeting room reservations (bookable online)
- 3D printing lab
- Interlibrary loan statewide and beyond
- Genealogy research assistance and Genealogy Meetup
- Hotspots for checkout (Wi-Fi devices)
- Costume character visits to schools
🎸 Programs
- Genealogy Meetup — 1st & 3rd Friday, 3–5 p.m.
- Summer Reading Program
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Story Trail at Bob Amos Park, Pikeville
- Author partnership events
- Community art exhibit F.L.A.G. (Elkhorn City branch)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many branches does the Pike County Public Library District operate?
The district runs six branches across Pike County: Lee Avenue (Pikeville), Belfry, Elkhorn City, Phelps, Virgie, and a second Pikeville location. Pike County is the largest county east of the Mississippi River by land area, and the multi-branch network is designed to reach residents across its roughly 780 square miles.
Does the Pike County library have a 3D printer I can use?
Yes — the Lee Avenue branch in Pikeville has 3D printers available for patron use. Stop by to ask a librarian about design resources and availability, or visit pikelibrary.org for more information.
When is the Pike County Genealogy Meetup, and what happens there?
The Genealogy Meetup gathers the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library. Participants share family history research, photographs, and resources, and help each other build family trees. Call (606) 437-6001 for details.
Can I check out a Wi-Fi hotspot from Pike County Public Library?
Yes. The district offers hotspot devices for checkout — a valuable service in a county where many rural households lack reliable broadband. Search for available hotspots in the online catalog at opac.informationplace.org or ask at the Lee Avenue branch.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.