The Friends of the Laurel County Public Library is now accepting donations of gently used books, audiobooks, and DVDs for their upcoming used book sale. Books can be fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, inspirational, western, regional, etc. Textbooks will not be accepted. The book sale will be open...

Children and adults – get into the Halloween spirit by decorating a real or artificial pumpkin and entering it in the first ever Laurel County Public Library Best Dressed Pumpkin Contest. There will be a limit of one entry per contestant and participants will be placed in one of three categories...

Local residents can take a trip around the world just by visiting the Laurel County Public Library during the upcoming International Festival during the week of October 11th. The programs and special events are being co-presented by the library and Somerset Community College Laurel Campus. While past...

Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Bring the whole family to enjoy this fun filled and educational presentation by Bubble Mania “BUBBLOLOGIST” Caroline Dues. She has been highly trained in the art of making bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Caroline will make big bubbles, small bubbles, square and...

London Downtown is pleased to sponsor the 2nd Annual Local Farmers Market Chili Cook-Off to be held on September 11th. Anyone who currently lives or works in Laurel County may enter the contest to showcase their cooking ability using local foods purchased at the Farmers Market. Proceeds benefit the United...

Details below the flyer. Entry Deadline ENTRY DEADLINE is September 3rd. Entry Details & Requirements • Entries to be typed or legibly handwritten on a separate sheet of paper. • Include the following information: Complete Name, Address, Telephone Number, Division (Adult or Junior), Time,...

Laurel County 4-H presents: Ride, Rock -N- Roll 2010 For more information or to register for this event, call the Laurel County Extension Office at 606-864-4167 or email to: cathitubbs@uky.edu

The Laurel County Homecoming invites you to come home and celebrate 185 years of Laurel County legacy, as the Laurel County Homecoming honors the rich heritage and cultural artistry of our hometown. Join us as we pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom on our local battlefield and across the...

The Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum Pow Wow will be held on September 4th and 5th at the Saint Johns Park on College Street in Corbin, KY. Gates Open 10:00 AM Saturday Gates Close 9:00 PM Saturday Church Service at St. John’s Episcopal Church 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Gates Open 12:00 Noon...

London Downtown is pleased to announce the 2010 Photo Contest. We are looking for a few great photos depicting beautiful downtown London, Kentucky. The photographs should feature architecture, streetscape, or floral displays and the contest is open to AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY, from all over the state. The...

Kentucky Counts! Quilt Marks 2010 Census, State’s Diversity. A quilt which reflects the creativity and diversity of Kentucky’s 120 counties and emphasizes the importance of getting a complete count for the Commonwealth, is currently touring the state and will be on display locally at the Laurel...

Cruisin’ to the Falls is a benefit motorcycle ride on July 31, 2010 for the Christian Shelter for the Homeless in London, Kentucky. The rides begins at Wildcat Harley Davidson and travels to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, music with Mitch Barrett, then back to Wildcat Harley Davidson for a cookout...

Participants in this 2 hour papermaking workshop will create sheets of functional and decorative paper for those special letters and mementos. The necessary knowledge and skills will be learned allowing students to duplicate this process allowing them to pursue further creative adventures at home. Luann...

Lexington quilter Sally Johnson, who was recently featured in the Lexington Herald-Leader, will be at the Laurel County Public Library on Monday, June 21st from 6- 7:30 pm. Sally will speak on “Piecing Together Financial Security: Making Ends Meet from Hobbies.” Her comments will include how to...

Wendy Allen from Burkmann Feeds will be leading a workshop on “Attracting Birds to Your Backyard” at the Laurel County Public Library on Thursday, May 27th starting at 6:00 pm. The class will include information on how to attract songbirds, butterflies, and small wildlife to your backyard. Topics...