Valley Branches Roll Out Free Mobile Hotspots and Autumn Programs
Canada, KY · September 8, 2026
Yellow school buses are rumbling past the creek gaps again this morning as the holiday weekend fades into regular routine. Step out early to beat the humid afternoon cloud deck.
The Lead
Public library branches across the county reopen their doors this morning with a full autumn slate of community programming designed to connect neighbors from the hollows to town centers. With local branches like Belfry and Phelps anchoring valley life, the system is rolling out expanded offerings for National Library Card Sign-up Month. Patrons can check out portable Wi-Fi hotspots, access updated computer labs, and explore newly installed story trails winding through regional parks. For families along Blackberry Creek and Pond Creek, the local branch remains an essential gateway for tutoring, free internet access, and remote workspaces. Staff in Belfry kick off their weekly children’s story hours tomorrow afternoon, and free library cards are available at the front desk with proof of Pike County residency.
Local Pulse
Belfry Pirates Climb Into Statewide Football Top Twenty The undefeated Pirates take their 3-0 record on the road to Russell County this Friday following a thrilling holiday-weekend victory.
Pike County Offices Reopen Across Standard Schedules Courthouse departments, sanitation routes, and administrative offices resume regular weekday hours this morning following Monday’s countywide Labor Day closure.
Today's Outlook
- High 88°F · Low 66°F — Overcast Thick cloud cover keeps the afternoon warm and heavy, so dress in light layers.
What's On Around Town
Phelps: Family Bingo & Game Night Phelps Public Library (38575 State Hwy 194 E), 4:00–5:00 PM Casual card games and free community bingo for all ages.
Pikeville: Evening Farmers Market Green Roof Pavilion (130 Adams Ln), 4:30–7:00 PM Fresh late-summer harvest, mountain honey, homemade treats, and regional crafts.
Elkhorn City: Mindful Breathing & Meditation Elkhorn City Public Library (150 E Main St), 5:00–6:00 PM Free guided Shaolin relaxation session designed to unwind after work.
Pikeville: Story Trail Superheroes Walk Bob Amos Park, 5:00–6:00 PM Outdoor family story trail adventure featuring themed children's book reading.
Spotlight & Story
- Uriah McCoy's Well Following their September 1875 bank raid in Huntington, the fleeing James-Younger gang crossed the Tug Fork into eastern Pike County. Local lore holds the outlaws watered their exhausted horses at Uriah McCoy’s 40-foot-deep stone well before slipping silently up the mountain ridge.
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