Posted coordinates are for stage 1 where you will find a clue. You must use this clue to find the actual cache and sign the log. The logbook is entitled, “Reading (and geocaching) are FUNdamental!” After signing the logbook, please return it EXACTLY where you found it. Please don't put any hints in your online log entries - even encrypted.
This cache can only be found during the following hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 9am - 8pm, Wednesday: 9am - 5pm, Thursday & Friday: 9am - 8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Sundays & holidays: Sorry, geocache is not available. Check www.gravescountypubliclibrary.org if in doubt.
History of the Graves County Public Library:
The Fiscal Court of Graves County established the Mayfield-Graves County Public Library in October of 1940 and provided physical facilities in the basement of the Courthouse. That first year, the library holdings consisted of 4,032 books, 20 periodicals and 1 newspaper. In 1961 the book collection had grown to nearly 14,000 volumes with no increase in physical space.
On January 20, 1961, the Annie Gardner Foundation offered the use of Edana Locus, the 14 room home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gardner, built in 1927-28, to be used as the public library. Approximately $20,000 was spent to remodel the home for library use. Edana Locus, on the corner of Sixth & College Streets, served as the home of the public library for 32 years.
In those 3 decades, the library book collection grew to over 50,000 volumes, many of which were housed in boxes in the basement due to lack of shelf space. The weight of the book-laden shelves caused the structural integrity of the old home to be compromised and the layout of the 2 story building prevented patrons with physical limitations from accessing books on the second floor. It was time for a change. On April 21, 1993, a new 16,000 square foot library opened its doors on North 17th Street.
The Graves County Public Library (remodeled interiorly in 2015) now includes a 100-person meeting room open to the public, computers for public use, flexible layout and is completely accessible for patrons in wheelchairs. It houses 61,576 materials for circulation, 91,394 e-books and e-audiobooks to check out on KY Libraries Unbound and infinite access to ebooks and printed materials through Interlibrary Loan. In addition to books, the library offers DVD movies, music CD’s and jigsaw puzzles for circulation. From book clubs, story times and family game/movie nights to craft workshops, speed friending and book discussions, (and now GEOCACHING!) the library is really a FUN place to be!