
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
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. -
Meeting Rooms
A, B & CStudy Rooms
A&B -
All locations of the branch are accessible.
New at Independence Branch
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