 
                        Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
                        Monday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9:00AM - 9:00PM
                                                                                                Tuesday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9:00AM - 9:00PM
                                                                                                Wednesday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9:00AM - 9:00PM
                                                                                                Thursday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9:00AM - 9:00PM
                                                                                                Friday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9:00AM - 6:00PM
                                                                                                Saturday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                10:00AM - 5:00PM
                                                                                                Sunday 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1:00PM - 5:00PM
                                                                                                 Main: (859) 962-4000
                                     Childrens: (859) 962-4032
                                     Circulation Questions: (859) 962-4038
                                     Direct: (859) 962-4030
                            
                The Independence location of the Kenton County Public Library opened in January 2007. It is a 39,000 square-foot library, with 25,283 sq. ft. of public space. Features include a drive-through window, 2,000 sq. ft. meeting room,…
                                
                
                            
                    
Holidays and Closures
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                                        Staff Development DayFriday, November 21, 2025Closed All Day
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                                        Thanksgiving and Friday AfterThursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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                                        Christmas Eve & Christmas DayWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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                                        New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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                                        New Year’s DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        EasterSunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Memorial Day & Sunday BeforeSunday, May 24, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Labor Day & Sunday BeforeSunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Staff Development DayFriday, November 13, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Thanksgiving and Friday AfterThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        Christmas Eve & Christmas DayThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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                                        New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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                                        New Year’s DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
 
                        Upcoming Events
About Independence Branch
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                    - Business Center (Fax/Copy/Scan)
- Computers
- Drive-Thru
- Meeting/Study Rooms
- Notary
- Parking
- Printing
 
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                    Directions: 
 From I-275:
 Take KY-17 exit, Exit 80 toward Covington/Independence
 Merge onto Madison Pike/KY 17 toward Independence (south)
 Turn right onto KY 17
 Turn Right onto Walton-Nicholson Road
 The Library is on the rightFrom I75 
 Take 75 South to the Richwood exit 175.
 Go left (East) off of the exit for about 1/2 mile until you hit Rt 25.
 Go right on Rt 25 (South), and proceed for about 3 miles.
 Go right on Rt 16, and this will become Walton-Nicholson Road. The library is about 5 miles from the Rt 25 turnoff.
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                    Meeting Rooms 
 A, B & CStudy Rooms 
 A&B
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                    All locations of the branch are accessible. 
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