For the community, by the community
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO— The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is delighted to collaborate with Theater of War Productions and Kenyon College to present a reading, open rehearsal, and post-play discussion of scenes from An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, in a new version by Bryan Doerries.… Read full story
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
11am – 1pm
This program will consist of fun things to try outside! Things will get messy, maybe even spiral out of control!
No registration required.… Read full story
Teen Craft Bag Give Away every 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s Each month. All craft bags are available for pick up on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please visit or call the Youth Services floor and request a bag.… Read full story
Come join the fun on Saturday, March 14 at 2 pm when Fredi Bockover, a junior at the Columbus College of Art and Design, will teach and guide you in the art of hand lettering as you design your own greeting card.… Read full story
A Poetry Potluck featuring guest poet, Ira Sukrungruang, will be held on Sunday, February 23, 4:00-6:00 p.m., at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier. Poetry Potluck is a monthly community-driven collaboration between the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, the Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) and The Kenyon Review.… Read full story
Registrations are underway for our Nature Silk Scarf Painting workshop hosted by Scarlet Crane of Thistle and Twill. The workshop will be held on February 13, 6:00 p.m. at the Knox County Memorial Building, 112 E High Street Mt Vernon.
To obtain a registration form visit our website at www.knoxcountyparks.org… Read full story
Join us this Saturday! November 9. Holiday shopping early, local, and in support of our United Way partner agency The Winter Sanctuary Homeless Shelter. We hope to see you there!
Please join our young artists on Wednesday and Thursday, November 6th and 7th for our Empty Bowls Art Show. The art show will be featuring ceramic bowls from students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade at several elementary schools. The Empty Bowl project involves artists around the world who use their skills to inspire others to fight hunger in our communities.
June 29, July 13, and July 20
During this 3-part series of hands-on workshops, join local artist Marty Huehner and learn the process of collecting natural items, making a clay “negative” and then making a clay “positive” to create an artistic piece.… Read full story
PAINTING CHANGE!
The FREDERICKTOWN FIREFIGHTERS TOY DRIVE FUNDRAISER invites you to paint “FALL FRIENDS!”. Join us on Monday, September 10, 6-9 PM at DOOR 142, Fredericktown for a “PAINT & DONATE” evening! $45 per person, all supplies included! Online registration and payment required prior to attending at www.finewineandcreativedesign.com.… Read full story