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We believe that everyone must have access to information in order to make our community a better place.
Our History
1894 - Free public library services in Breathitt County with the Kentucky Federation of Women's Club effort known as the Traveling Library project which sent book boxes to places in Kentucky.
1930 - February 5- Breathitt County Library purchased the old Hargis Commercial Bank Building on Main Street.
1967 -Voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of the Breathitt County Public Library Taxing District.
1972 - The Library purchases the Red Reynolds' Ford Dealership and moves to College Avenue.
2004 -The Breathitt County Public Library begin the planning of a future building project.
2012 - The Breathitt County Public Library Board purchases the College Avenue Building of Hazard Community and Technical College. This is now known as the Library Annex building.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
Programming for all ages.
Loaner Gardening Tools.
Fun and educational programs for developing youngsters!
6 Public Access Computers.
Free Wi-Fi.
Nearly 60,000 Books, Movies, Videos and Recorded Books.
Multiple Meeting Room spaces.
Notary.
Fax.
Copy Machine.
Genealogy Reference Room.
Microfiche Viewing Machines.
A friendly and helpful staff.
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