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Welcome to Crittenden County Public Library, a beloved gathering place for readers, writers, and thinkers since 1952. Serving Crittenden County and Marion in beautiful Western Kentucky, our library offers a diverse collection of over 20,000 volumes, public-access computers, Children’s programming, Bookmobile services, and a community meeting room. From books to eBooks, movies to magazines, we aim to enrich lives through knowledge and connection. Come explore with us!

CCPL Community Survey

We need your input!!


The Crittenden County Public Library is currently working on the Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, and we'd like your help!


Click on the QR code or visit bit.ly/CCPLsurvey to help the library make decisions for the future in order to better use our budget. 


Thank you for making the library a priority. YOU are our priority!
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Twenty Years of Friendship!

By Regina Merrick • September 16, 2025
We all need a little help from our FRIENDS!!
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Tim Farmer and Friends, Saturday, Sept. 20

By Regina Merrick • September 16, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10am in the library meeting room

Friends of the Library News June/July 2025

By Jenny Zimmer • July 1, 2025
Exciting things at the Library!

Friends of the Library News -- May 2025

May 28, 2025
Brian Hodge, President, FOCCPL, May 28, 2025
CCPL Bookmobile and Bookmobile Librarian Shawnee Pace

Library News -- April 2025

By Jenny Zimmer, Reporter, FOCCPL • April 17, 2025
FOCCPL Reporter Jenny Zimmer shares about one of the library's best means of outreach - the Bookmobile!
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News You Can Use about CCPL

By Regina Merrick • March 24, 2025
Everything you need to know about what's happening at Crittenden County Public Library!
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Friends of the Crittenden Co. Public Library - March 2025

By Jenny Zimmer, FOCCPL Reporter • March 24, 2025
By Jenny Zimmer, FOCCPL Reporter -- March 2025
CCPL Staff as of March 2025

New Staff at CCPL!

By Regina Merrick • March 24, 2025
You may have noticed some new/old faces around CCPL in March!

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Online Resources

CCPL provides access to many free online resources including eBooks, Kentucky driver's manuals, genealogy services, and more.

Online Resources

Employment Opportunities at CCPL

There are currently no openings at the Crittenden County Public Library


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Main Library

Phone: (270) 965 - 3354

Fax: (270) 965 - 3354


Mailing Address:

204 West Carlisle Street

Marion, KY 42064-1727

Day Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday Closed

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