William
B. Harlan
Memorial
Library

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                                            A book is a dream that  ​​​​​​                                                          you hold in your hand.
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Phone: 270-487-5301
Fax: 270-487-5309 
500 West 4th Street 
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
 Hours:     Monday  8:30 - 6:00      Tuesday 8:30 - 5:00      Wednesday 8:30 - 5:00     
Thursday 8:30 - 5:00     Friday 8:30 - 5:00     Saturday 8:30 - 2:00
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  1. This #Valentine's Day, share your love of books with our community! Tell us about a #book you love. Or even better, tell us who #inspired you to develop of love of #reading!
    This #Valentine's Day, share your love of books with our community! Tell us about a #book you love. Or even better, tell us who #inspired you to develop of love of #reading!
  2. It may be cold outside, but we're feeling that #Valentine's Day #LOVE here @wbhmlibrary and had lots of fun expressing it during Story Time this morning!
    It may be cold outside, but we're feeling that #Valentine's Day #LOVE here @wbhmlibrary and had lots of fun expressing it during Story Time this morning!
  3. Family Valentine Night!
    Family Valentine Night!
  4. Family Valentine Night!
    Family Valentine Night!
  5. Family Valentine Night!
    Family Valentine Night!
  7. Love this balloon tower - WOW! 💕 Family Valentine Night @wbhmlibrary at 5:30 PM tonight!
    Love this balloon tower - WOW! 💕 Family Valentine Night @wbhmlibrary at 5:30 PM tonight!
  8. Getting ready for Family Valentine Night @wbhmlibrary !
    Getting ready for Family Valentine Night @wbhmlibrary !
  9. The weather outside may be gloomy, but @wbhmlibrary is snug and warm! So chase the rainy-day blues away by coming to our fun-filled Family Valentine Night this evening at 5:30 pm!
    The weather outside may be gloomy, but @wbhmlibrary is snug and warm! So chase the rainy-day blues away by coming to our fun-filled Family Valentine Night this evening at 5:30 pm!
  10. Would you like a Blind Date for the weekend? Come checkout our Blind Date with a Book display. We have a selection of Young Adult books to choose from. Each wrapped book contains a rating slip to fill out and return back to the library. Please return slips by February 29th to be entered into a drawing for a prize.
    Would you like a Blind Date for the weekend? Come checkout our Blind Date with a Book display. We have a selection of Young Adult books to choose from. Each wrapped book contains a rating slip to fill out and return back to the library. Please return slips by February 29th to be entered into a drawing for a prize.
  11. Join us this Monday (February 10th) for some book lovin' fun for the whole family as we celebrate #ValentinesDay @wbhmlibrary.
    Join us this Monday (February 10th) for some book lovin' fun for the whole family as we celebrate #ValentinesDay @wbhmlibrary.
  12. You can now access information about the 2020 Monroe County KY Bicentennial on our WBHML website. Events are listed and on an interactive calendar. Check it out. www.wbhmlibrary.org/2020-bicentennial
    You can now access information about the 2020 Monroe County KY Bicentennial on our WBHML website. Events are listed and on an interactive calendar. Check it out. www.wbhmlibrary.org/2020-bicentennial
  13. Just a tease of "James Monroe's Tour of the Southern States" traveling exhibit, on display now @WBHMLibrary. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Just a tease of "James Monroe's Tour of the Southern States" traveling exhibit, on display now @WBHMLibrary. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  14. In honor of the James Monroe Exhibit at @wbhmlibrary , today's Story Time was about Presidents. We learned to make tricorn hats - just like our Founding Fathers wore! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    In honor of the James Monroe Exhibit at @wbhmlibrary , today's Story Time was about Presidents. We learned to make tricorn hats - just like our Founding Fathers wore! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  15. One week only - stop by @wbhmlibrary and see our great display on loan from the James Monroe Museum!
    One week only - stop by @wbhmlibrary and see our great display on loan from the James Monroe Museum!
  16. We hope to see you tomorrow morning @wbhmlibrary at 10:00 am for Story Time!
    We hope to see you tomorrow morning @wbhmlibrary at 10:00 am for Story Time!
  17. “New Year, New You” Bingo Challenge. Start off 2020 using your library! All you have to do is visit the library to get your Bingo card. The card contains activities, services, and challenges offered at WBHML. Complete the activities by April 30th for your name to be entered into a drawing for great prizes!
    “New Year, New You” Bingo Challenge. Start off 2020 using your library! All you have to do is visit the library to get your Bingo card. The card contains activities, services, and challenges offered at WBHML. Complete the activities by April 30th for your name to be entered into a drawing for great prizes!
  18. The Monroe County 2020 Committee members are ready to greet you! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    The Monroe County 2020 Committee members are ready to greet you! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  19. Booths are set up with lots of Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial memorabilia - so make sure to stock up when you stop by today. You can visit the official Bicentennial website at www.monroecounty2020.com to find out where to get your swag! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Booths are set up with lots of Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial memorabilia - so make sure to stock up when you stop by today. You can visit the official Bicentennial website at www.monroecounty2020.com to find out where to get your swag! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  20. It's the little touches that really bring a celebration together! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    It's the little touches that really bring a celebration together! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  21. It's the little touches that really bring a celebration together! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    It's the little touches that really bring a celebration together! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  22. Look at those quilts! Monroe County Quilters have really outdone themselves! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Look at those quilts! Monroe County Quilters have really outdone themselves! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  23. Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial Kick-off #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial Kick-off #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  24. Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial Kick-off #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Monroe County KY 2020 Bicentennial Kick-off #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  25. The Monroe County 2020 Committee has everything well in hand! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    The Monroe County 2020 Committee has everything well in hand! #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  26. Delicious treats for everyone: Check. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Delicious treats for everyone: Check. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  27. Wi Fi signal: Check. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Wi Fi signal: Check. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  28. Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  29. Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  30. Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Making sure that video, lights, and sound are all good to go. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  31. Monroe County 2020 Committee members make sure that all the handouts are in order. 2020 Committee members are getting set up to greet visitors. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Monroe County 2020 Committee members make sure that all the handouts are in order. 2020 Committee members are getting set up to greet visitors. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
  32. Monroe County 2020 Committee members set up to greet visitors. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
    Monroe County 2020 Committee members set up to greet visitors. #MonroeCounty2020Bicentennial
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