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Special events planned for December at Corbin Public Library

The calendar is full of holiday-themed events during the month of December at the Corbin Public Library. In its latest monthly newsletter, the CPL informed patrons of the many exciting and fun-filled activities that are on tap in the coming weeks, including a full slate of movie...

An Evening with Silas House…

About 80 people turned out at the Corbin Public Library Thursday for “An Evening with Silas House.” House, who is originally from Lily, is a New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, three plays and a book of creative nonfiction. He is also a former commentator on NPR...
Posted On 07 Dec 2022

Author Silas House visiting Corbin Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 1

Corbin Public Library and Friends of the Corbin Public Library invite the community to join them on December 1 for an evening with the author of Lark Ascending, Silas House. House is a nationally bestselling author, podcast host and has won numerous awards for his writing, such...
Posted On 22 Nov 2022
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Corbin Public Library presenting Ghost Tours Oct. 21-22

October has been a busy month for the Corbin Public Library, and several exciting events are still to come.

Corbin Public Library open House

The Corbin Public Library hosted an open house event Sept. 1 with a variety of family-friendly activities, including a LEGO build. During the build, attendees were asked to craft some type of castle or mythical creature as the library’s theme for the month of September is J.R.R....

Corbin native, former KPA President pens new book on Vietnam War

As a member of the Corbin High School Class of 1966, Edmund Shelby and his friends were profoundly impacted by the Vietnam War. In his new book, Graduating Present: The Vietnam War and the Class of ’66 he recounts how those events shaped his life, and the lives of his fellow...

Corbin Library Director stepping down in December

After four years leading the Corbin Public Library, Director Donna Chadwell will be leaving at the end of December. Chadwell was hired in December 2017. At the time, she worked for a local accounting firm and was keeping the library’s books. Chadwell said that she is resigning to...
Posted On 12 Dec 2021

WD Bryant donates $200 worth of paint to Corbin Public Library mural project

The WD Bryant True Value, which is located at 1401 South Main, Corbin, has donated $200 worth of assorted gallons, quarts, and spray paints to the Corbin Public Library. These paints became necessary when the Tremaine Foundation’s grant to the Corbin Art Fund was able to take...
Posted On 03 Nov 2020
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Corbin, Whitley County libraries begin curbside pickup of materials

The Corbin and Whitley County Public libraries have not yet reopened their buildings to the public, but their books and other materials are now available. Officials at each library announced last week that patrons may call and request materials which may be picked up curbside....

Corbin Library hosting sci-fi, Lego, rubber duck-themed events

The Corbin Public Library will be celebrating science fiction, cooking, Legos, and even rubber ducks in the month of January as part of its series of children’s programs. In honor of National Sci-Fi Day on Thursday, the library will be hosting a sci-fi themed trivia competition...