The Kentucky Historical Society Library houses over 90,000 published works, dealing primarily with history and genealogy, as well as over 12,000 reels of microfilm, and over 20,000 vertical files of collected and contributed research. Patrons wishing to do research in the Kentucky Historical Society Library may bring a tablet, unbound research notes, and pencils into the Reading Room bags, purses, briefcases, etc., must be stored outside the Library. Personal copiers, scanners, and cameras are NOT allowed in the Library. We request that cell phones be set to vibrate or at lowest volume. Calls should be taken outside the Library.
Rental lockers are available for patrons use.
The Library Stacks are open to the public. Patrons are limited to 4 file folders or 4 rolls of microfilm at any one time. No marks may be made on any materials. Patrons should return all library materials to the Main Reference Desk or the Microfilm Reference Desk for refiling. Smoking, food, and drinks are not allowed in the Library.