At KPL, the safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. Due to ongoing construction, we are temporarily suspending the acceptance of donations. Please check back soon for updates on when we will resume accepting donations.
The Kendallville Public Library will be repairing the roof and siding as a result of the hail damage sustained in May of this year. Please excuse any disruption throughout this process.
We’re thrilled to announce a new change to our DVD checkout policy! Starting now, all new DVDs will be available for a 7-day checkout period, giving you more time to enjoy your favorite movies and shows. Whether you’re planning a cozy family movie night, catching up on the latest blockbuster, or diving into a thrilling series, you’ll have a whole week to make the most of your viewing experience.
Our shelves are stocked with the latest additions to our collection, so stop by the library today and see what’s new! As always, our staff is here to help with recommendations or to answer any questions you may have. We hope this change makes your library experience even better—happy watching!
LEGOs have long been a favorite at the Kendallville Public Library and Limberlost Branch, and we’re excited to share some updates! LEGO sets can now be checked out for two weeks (with one renewal), and each library card can borrow up to five sets at a time. To keep our collection clean and buildable, staff have been hard at work replacing pieces, updating labels, and ensuring sets are ready for action.
Helpful LEGO Tips: Always return sets to the circulation desk (not the outdoor bins) and disassemble them before returning to help us get them back on the shelves quickly. If a set is incomplete or unbuildable, let a staff member know or email Leah Dresser at ldresser@kenlib.org. Found a stray piece at home? Bring it back to the adult desk!
Thank you for helping us maintain this popular collection.
The last time we conducted our READ (Reading, Education and Discovery) fundraising campaign was back in 2020. Then, we began the letter to supporters with “The Kendallville Public Library is engaging with the community like never before.” Little did we know then how even more true that would be now!
Every day we strive to bring new initiatives to our community to improve the quality of life for those around us. We’re partnering with local organizations to deepen the impact we have on the people we serve. We live here, we work here, and we are doing all we can to help the area thrive.
Our donors have recognized the work we are doing, and really came through this year. So far we have received donations totalling $3,175 earmarked to a variety of programs at the Kendallville Public Library. THANK YOU!
Here is a list of our donors to date and what they have funded:
Kendallville Open Donation
Alum-Elec Structures/
Quick Tanks
Butler CPA
ELD Orthodontics
Emerick Diggins & Zabona
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jones Family Dental
Lake City Bank
Paradise Time Service, Inc.
R&L Tax Service
State Farm - Don Gura
Limberlost Open Donation
Caroline's Cottage Cottons
DeMuyt Masonry, Inc.
Farmers State Bank
Rome City Chamber
Library of Things Collection
Freedom Academy
Materials and Supplies
Max Platt Ford Lincoln
Crafter's Boutique
You can make a donation online now via PayPal (no account required) at https://kplib.org/DonateNow.
In addition to passes to Science Central and the Botanical Conservatory, KPL has added a Family Pass to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn. This pass is good for up to 2 adults at the same address and their dependent children.
In the museum, most of the cars are drivable and many are in carefully-restored condition. The museum has a state-of-the-art Collections Conservation Center that was completed in 2015 to support the care and preservation of this priceless collection.
Plan your visit at https://automobilemuseum.org/ and reserve the pass here.
The Kendallville Public Library now has Notary Service available.
A Notary Public is an individual commissioned by the State of Indiana to serve as an impartial witness and fraud deterrent for legally significant documents such as property deeds, marriage licenses and adoption papers. Notaries defer fraud by verifying individuals’ identity and ensuring that all parties understand the contents of the documents they sign.
Schedule an appointment with Notary Michelle Herron by calling 343-2010 or emailing her at mherron@kendallvillelibrary.org. There is no cost for this service.
Michelle Herron is not an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana. She is not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration or charge a fee for these activities.
You can start to learn up to 30 different languages - for free - through INSPIRE, Indiana's Virtual Library. The Indiana State Library has teamed up with Rosetta Stone to offer the basic course in the language of your choice. You can access INSPIRE through KPL's website at www.kendallvillelibrary.org. Click on INSPIRE under Online Resources.
Check out the how-to video on KPL Connect (http://bit.ly/KPLRosettaStone) and we'll show you exactly how to access Rosetta Stone Level 1.
If your IP is recognized as being inside the state, you will be able to access INSPIRE instantly. If your IP is not recognized, you will be asked to create a free account. If you have any issues accessing Rosetta Stone or INSPIRE, please contact INSPIRE@library.in.gov.
