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Trustee proposes library relocate to former building in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library Taxing District is facing financial difficulties prompting one board trustee to suggest relocating the library back to its former building on Main Street. During a special meeting June 26 the library board approved a budget of $899,250 for the fiscal year 2025. The
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Collier Center rolls out new chiller ahead of summer heat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library/Collier Center is experiencing a significant drop in temperature following the installation of a new air-conditioning system last week, library officials announced. During a special board meeting May 29, member Barry Webb provided an update from a representative of Elliott Contracting, the Pikeville-based company
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Library’s summer reading program launches with resounding success
Kentucky Reptile Zoo coming Thursday LIBRARY STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Public Library’s summer reading program kicked off with a bang this year to bring community and education to local youths. The program launched June 1 with an exciting visit from BARKer Farm and some amazing creatures. With the theme of “All
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Library board reads budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Martin County Public Library board conducted the first reading of an $806,278 budget for the fiscal year 2024 during a meeting Monday at the Rufus Reed Library in Lovely. Board member John Triplett noted expenditures had increased. “Looks like about 60% of all your expenditures are more
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Popup driver licensing Tuesday in Inez
INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct a popup driver licensing office in Martin County from 9:30 a.m.–noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center in Inez. Residents may visit the popup driver licensing office for any service offered in KYTC’s driver licensing regional offices, including upgrading to a REAL
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Over 18,600 physical books checked out last year in Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center in Inez is being used “considerably more than in years past.” Library board chairperson Donnie Osborne announced the facility had 18,605 physical book checkouts and 1,851 electronic checkouts in 2022. “We had 4,000 to 5,000 more checkouts in this location than
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Summer reading programs: Oceans of Possibilities
The summer reading program begins June 7 at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center in Inez and June 8 at Rufus Reed Branch Library in Lovely. The program is designed to emphasize and illustrate the joy of reading and reduce the loss of reading skills during summer break. It is free and available to
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What’s going on at the library?
Free movies Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Martin County families, join us for Family Fun Night from 4 to 6 p.m. March 23 at Rufus Reed Branch Library. Family Fun Night includes storytime, a movie and more. Each child will receive a free book while
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What’s going on at the library?
Four free movies Friday night Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Movie Night is Friday, March 18, featuring four free “Mystery Movies” at the Collier Center. Showtimes are 7 and 9 p.m. Bring the whole family. Movies are rated PG, PG13 and R. Martin County families,
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Cat in the Hat parfaits
Mrs. Alicia taught Preschool Storytime children how to make Cat in the Hat parfaits at the Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center and Rufus Reed Branch last week. The recipe came from “Cook It! The Dr. Seuss Cookbook for Kid Chefs.” Staff and children sure had a lot of fun making and eating
