HISTORY OF THE LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

· The public library actually began with a bookmobile in 1954, operated by Ms. Helen H. Rayburn. The library rented several buildings before purchasing the building the library currently uses. The library has been located in the same building since 1962.

· Plans are now underway to secure funding for a new library building, which will be located next to the Vanceburg Post Office on 3rd Street.

· The library has over 30,000 books in it's collection.

· We boast a large Kentucky section which includes The History of Lewis County by O.G. Ragan, The Garrison History: Past & Present by Esta Christy, and many more books by these beloved authors: Jesse Stuart, Janice Holt Giles, Barbara Kingsolver.

· Our Local History section includes local yearbooks that are available for our patrons to enjoy while at the library.

· The Library has a wide selection of fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, juvenile nonfiction, easy readers, large print, historical romances, and inspirational fiction.