Henderson County is fortunate to have a large share of outstanding authors, artists, and other creative individuals. Many books and songs have been written by Hendersonians, and the Library is pleased to offer many of these items for sale. If you would like to purchase any of the books, tapes/compact discs, or other items listed below, please send a check or money order to the Library at the address at the bottom of the page (please make check payable to the author or artist unless noted otherwise). For more information about any of the items listed, please call, write, or email the Library.
Books
Alphabet of Joy
by Boynton Merrill
Poetry, published 1995, softcover, 84 pages
Price: $10.00
BOOK NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. INDEFINITELY OUT OF STOCK.
Annals and Scandals of Henderson County, 1775-1975
by Maralea Arnett
History, published 1976, hardcover, 387 pages
The Civil War Tour, 1860-1865
by Linda Hallmark and Mendy Dorris
History, published 1998, softcover, approximately 11 pages
A walking and/or driving tour.
Price: $1.00
Currents: Henderson's River Book
by Gail King and Susan Thurman
History, published 1991, softcover, 64 pages
Price: $8.50
Make check payable to Friends of the Library
Gifts in Season
by Jean Trigg
Illustrations by E. Carol Gaines
Poetry, softcover, 99 pages
Price: $5.00
Henderson: Postcard History Series
by Susan Thurman
Arcadia Publishing, Paperback, 127 pages
Price: $20.00
"These vintage picture postcards take readers on a trip through the history of Henderson. Featured are the city's many
remarkable parks, businesses, hotels, schools, and homes--some lost to time and some transported into the 21st century.
The images and stories in the book will entertain and educate architecture buffs, rail fans, river enthusiasts, historians,
and visitors and residents, past and present." - from back cover of book.
R.F.D. Henderson, Kentucky
by Jean W. Trigg, illustrated by Emily W. Wolfson
Poetry, published 1983, softcover, 27 pages
Price: $3.00
Uncle Doc's Diary: The daily journal of Dr. Thomas Clayton McCarty, Spottsville, Henderson County, Kentucky: 1 January 1871 - 29 November 1915
by Janis Edwards Knox
History, hardcover, 288+ pages
Price: $30.00
Tapes and Compact Discs
The Comedy of Bob Park
by Bob Park
Comedy and storytelling
1 compact disc
Price: $15.00
On the Front Porch with Bob Park
by Bob Park
Comedy and storytelling
1 compact disc
Price: $15.00
The Comedy of Bob Park: special 3 cassette collection
by Bob Park
Includes the tapes: Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleeping ... Every Goodbye Ain't Gone, Lost in the Woods, and When Elephants Fly.
3 cassette tapes
Price: $20.00
Around the Kitchen Table
Bluegrass music by Canoe Creek
Compact disc: $15.00
Cassette: $10.00
The Music The Legend
Tribute to Robert H. "Bob" Ellis
Presented on the evening of May 30, 2009 by Henderson County High School Choir Alumni
Compact disc: $10.00
Make check payable to Robert Ellis Memorial
Postcards of Henderson, Kentucky
Framed postcards (frames may vary) - $10.00
Henderson County Public Library
$10.00 each
Make check payable to the Friends of the Library
Book Bag
Henderson County Public Library Book bags
$5.00
Choose between the colors red, blue, green, bright orange, and lime green. Make check payable
to the Henderson County Public Library
Here are a couple of new features on the new book bags. An area for your pens and water bottle!
