• Director's Note
• Read Across America March 2nd-6th
• St. Patrick's Day March 17th
• New Books & Coming Soon
• Programing Guide & Programs
• Community Corner
• Featured Library Services - Non Print
• Digital Spotlight
• Featured Department
• PCPL Friends of the Library
• Young Readers Corner

As I write this, we are exactly one month away from Spring and we can all agree that we’re ready for the warmer temperatures, the longer days, and more opportunities for programming, events, and happenings at the library. It’s been a brutal winter, and I think we all look forward to our Spring events, like bringing back the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale (April 4-5), and the Silent Auction during National Library Week (April 6-12) and other programming for all ages. Until then, keep attending our amazing programs like Bark & Read: Dunkin’s Reading Corner, for the kids, thanks to the Tell City Police Department, to the offsite Rosé & Romance Book Club for the adults at Bottom of the Barrel. Don’t forget to stock up on those books, eBooks, or audiobooks for those remaining frigid days, but don’t worry, Spring is right around the corner.

Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6 — it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. Events are organized across the nation by schools and organizations to promote the same.

St. Patrick's Day in 2025 will be on Friday, March 17. It's a day to celebrate Irish culture and heritage through parades, festivities, and green-themed events. But why do Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day so enthusiastically? Part of the reason lies in the country’s rich history of Irish immigration. Millions of Irish immigrants came to the U.S. in the 19th and early 20th centuries, bringing with them their customs, traditions, and the celebration of ths day Day. Over time, the holiday has become a symbol of pride for the Irish-American community and a celebration of the United States’ cultural diversity.

Tuesday's 3:30-4:30pm After School Bites: Snack & Create Club (Cannelton)

Wednesday's 10:30-11:30am Baby/Toddler Storytime (Tell City)

Wednesday's 2:00-3:00pm Pre-K Storytime (Tell City)

Friday's 11:00am-12:00pm Shake, Shimmy & Dance (Tell City)

3/6 Bark & Read: Dunkin's Reading Corner 3:30-5:30pm (Tell City)

3/20 Life-Size Candyland 10:00am-5:00pm (Tell City)

3/11 Teen Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm (Tell City)

3/13 & 3/27 You Choose Snack & Chat 12pm (Cannelton)

3/15 Easter Bunny Door Hanger 9:30am (Tell City)

3/18 Pressed Flower Lantern Craft 5:30pm (Tell City)

3/24 Cookbook Club 11am (Cannelton)

When you usually see clovers you might think of St. Patrick’s Day, or bees, or maybe you even think about Thumper and how he prefers to only eat the flowers. Clover is much more than the patches of “weeds” you see in your yard.

Clover is a part of the legume family (yes like beans!), and weeds can’t compete with the thick roots, so you’ll be using less herbicide in your lawn. Clover is also drought-resistant, so when the rain stops, it still stays nice and green! The most common type of clover that we see growing in Perry County is Microclover, it grows lower to the ground (4-6 inches) and is denser than other types of clover. Making Microclover both resistant to foot traffic, and it doesn’t need to be mowed as often as traditional grass. And as we all know, we need to save the bees. Clover is great for attracting pollinators, which is especially great for both flower and vegetable gardens!

Next time you see a patch of clover and think it’s just weeds, think again, and maybe stop and see if you can find a little luck! How many four leaf clovers can you find in this picture?

Perry County Public Library has video games available to patrons. They check out for 1 week. We have games for several consoles including, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Xbox One and Xbox X.

You can renew items you have out, create a list, see your reading history and much, much more!!

Perry County Bookmobile stops occur in all areas of the county. At these stops, a wide range of materials are available, including the newest books for adults and children, current and classic DVDs, magazines, and MiFi’s. Our large bus can hold up to 6,000 items. Holds can also be picked up at any public stop.

Bookmobiles are an extension of services offered by the brick-and-mortar library, as it travels its scheduled route to all the Perry County Schools, small towns, daycares, nursing homes, and other stops along the way. The Bookmobile can be scheduled to visit your senior center, daycare, or community center, as well as festivals, fairs, and community events hosted by nonprofit organizations that can accommodate a 35-foot vehicle.

Bookmobile stops may be canceled because of Holidays, weather conditions, or mechanical difficulties. Please refer to the Perry County Public Library Facebook page and website. Click here for Winter 2024-2025 printable schedule to plan for the Bookmobile’s closest stop near you!

If you would like the bookmobile to make a stop near you, please contact the Bookmobile at 812-547-2661 or pcbookmobile@perrycountypl.org.

Friends of the Perry County Public Library is a member-supported, nonprofit organization that fundraises, advocates, and works with partners and volunteers to provide support for the Perry County Public Library, Tell City, Cannelton, and Bookmobile branches.

We believe that libraries strengthen communities by providing free and equal access to information and technology for all and that better libraries are a nexus to stronger communities.

We lead community campaigns raising funds necessary for equipment, books, DVDs, and furniture for all branches.

We fund diverse programs, resources, and services, author visits, book signings, cultural events, and special programs for children and adults.

We nurture & engage a community of Library supporters through membership, volunteer opportunities, and book sales.