Love Local Market 2025

🌟 Join Us for the 2025 Love Local Market Season! 🌟 We’re excited to announce the 2025 Love Local Market dates! 🎉 Hosted by the Henry County Public Library and the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, this vibrant market is the perfect opportunity to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with the community. đź“… Market Dates (Second Friday of the month, May – October) đź“Ť Henry … Read More

Community Comfort Cabinet – Donations Needed

Think of the library not just as a building for books (and games and DVDs and programs and arts and crafts…) but as a safe place to grab a cup of coffee (or tea), warm up by the fire, access the internet, and grab a few necessities to stay clean and healthy; next time you visit, please check out our Community Comfort Cabinets in the men’s and women’s restrooms! These … Read More

Noon Year’s Eve Party!

Kick off the new year early with special activities, games, music, dancing, and more at the library! We’ll celebrate with a countdown (to noon) with balloons, noise makers, confetti, and a few surprises! This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Tuesday, the 31st of December 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Music Day!

For the third year in a row, Miss Lizzie is bringing back MUSIC DAY! Try out over a dozen musical instruments – no experience is required and all ages are welcome! Saturday, January 25th, 12PM to 3PM. Instruments include: Violin, cello, and double-bass Keyboards and synthesizers Banjo Accordion Flute and clarinet Electric guitar and electric bass And more!

Educational Material Swap

Ideal for homeschool families (though all are welcome), Henry County Public Library is hosting an Educational Material Swap. Bring your books, curriculum, learning toys, art supplies, and anything else you’d use to educate students from 0 to 18! The Genealogy Room will be open 12 PM – 3 PM, coffee and tea will be provided, and we encourage you to socialize and build your community!

Big Winter Blowout!

Eat pancakes! Meet Santa! Build a gingerbread house! Visit the library Saturday, December 14th (9 AM to 2:30 PM) for a variety of FREE winter holiday events for all ages: 9 AM – Breakfast (while supplies last) 10 AM – Santa arrives with free books 1 PM to 2:30 PM – Silent Disco and Glow Party 9 AM to  2:30 PM – Gingerbread houses; a winter wonderland in the children’s area; … Read More

Community Comfort Cabinets

The Comfort Cabinets are designed to support community members by providing for personal safety and comfort. Give what you want, take what you need. The Cabinets are located in the library’s restrooms for privacy, and each cabinet is filled with toiletries, hygiene products, and seasonal items. If you’re able to donate, unopened/unused travel- and full-sized items are greatly appreciated. Please bring them to the front desk. Community Comfort Cabinets include: … Read More

Changes to Libby

Libby has been updated! Users having issues may need to remove their card and re-add it in the app. You may be prompted to enter a PIN alongside your library card. Your library PIN will always be the last 4 digits of your library card number.

Love Local Fall Festival October 11th!

Visit the library this Friday, October 11th, from 6 PM to 9 PM for our annual Love Local Fall Festival! In addition to the Loval Local Market, there will be trick-or-treating, costume contests, a haunted house, and hot air balloon rides! Doors open at 6 p.m. Check in at the Welcome Table to get tickets for the hot air balloon rides (weather permitting). Tickets are free, but are only available … Read More

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Help Miss Lizzie develop a sensory-friendly storytime for your neurodivergent littles. Through board books, manipulatives, and more, we will explore our senses of hearing (quietly), touch (by choice), smell (in small doses), and sight. Registration is required, caregivers will be fully involved, and everyone must commit to creating a safe and judgment-free environment. Please register HERE Here is a visual schedule in case your kiddo(s) like to know things ahead of … Read More