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After School Special

After School Special is a bi-monthly publication of fun activities for school-aged kids that will be published on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Activities include art, cooking, STEM, games, book recommendations, and more!

Pick up a paper activity guide at one of the four Little Free Library locations in Mount Vernon, or download a digital copy below.

September 11 - Fall Back to School

Personal Shopping

Our Personal Shopping service helps you get your own personalized recommendations. After filling out a brief form below about your broad preferences, we will curate a bag of books, movies, or audiobooks for your enjoyment. Try it today. The form can be emailed to mvlibrary@mountvernonwa.gov (feel free to take a picture of the form or just email the answers), dropped off at the library or just give us a call with your answers.

Download the Personal Shopping Form

Little Free Libraries

Stop by one of our new Little Free Libraries in Mount Vernon at Bakerview Park, Edgewater Park, Hillcrest Park, or the Mount Vernon City Library garden.

These Little Free Libraries are sponsored by Friends of the Mount Vernon Library and books in these boxes are free to keep! Anyone may take or share books. You do not need to share a book in order to take one. Please do not return Mount Vernon City Library books to the Little Free Libraries.

Little Free Libraries Map

Curbside Pickup

Mount Vernon City Library is now open for curbside pick-up! All curbside pick-up requests must be made in advance by placing holds online or by calling the library at (360) 336-6209. You will be notified when your items are ready for pick-up.