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January Craft of the Month

January's Craft of the Month Kit for adults and teens is here!

This month's kit contains supplies to make a lantern.

If you are interested in kit, please place a hold via our online catalog, and we will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Available while supplies last.

Click here to reserve your kit!

See What's Been Recently Added to Our Collection!

Click on the links below to see the full lists of new items added to our collection.

To see an item in our catalog click on the title, and, if you're interested, you can place a hold with your library card. You might get lucky and be the first in line for a title!

December 2020/January 2021 Popular Authors & Series New Books

December 2020 - Libros Nuevos Para Un Ano Nuevo

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

Library Board of Trustees Opening

Are you passionate about libraries and the work that they do in their communities? Do you value intellectual freedom and want to advocate for the Library? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we encourage you to apply for the open position on our Board of Trustees! Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2020.

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is a dynamic five-member board, and is responsible for developing Library policies and procedures and acts as an advisory board to City Council on matters relating to the Library.

There is no financial compensation for this position, but there is ample opportunity for meaningful public service.

Library Board terms are five years, and Board Members can serve a maximum of two terms. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.