Branch Details
Address:
1740 Central Ave.
Ashland, KY 41102
Directions:
Google Maps
Phone:
(606) 329-0090
Fax:
(606) 329-0578
Debbie Cosper
Library Director
director@thebookplace.org
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur. 9 am to 8 pm
Fri, Sat. 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
The Ashland Branch, located in Ashland, serves as the main branch of Boyd County Public Library District. It is located in Central Park, just past Crabbe Elementary and next to the pickleball courts. Ashland houses the largest collection in the district, including books, magazines, newspapers, movies, games, and large print. It has a gaming system for teens and another one for kids, computers and laptops for library use, a copier/scanner, and a fax machine available for public use.
The Winder Room for Local History and Genealogy, located on the second floor, houses one of the largest family history collections in the area. The Children’s Room, located in the basement, has a 250 gallon fish tank full of colorful fish and a delightful mural painted by artist, Charles Haskins. At the southeast entrance is the Reading Garden with access to Central Park and the Library Commons. There is a large, 50 seat capacity meeting room, and two small study rooms. The administrative offices are located on the second floor.
Branch Programs
Take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle and unwind with a good book and friendly faces. This adult book club focuses on creating a relaxed and welcoming space for readers to connect and share their love for stories. discussions.
Join us weekly for Storytime fun! Ages 3-5!
Hoppy Easter! This storytime will be all about Easter! Join us for some egg-citing books, crafts, and an easter egg hunt!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Ashland Ky Pride Youth meeting. Anyone grades 6-12 welcome!
Bring your toddler by to enjoy fun sensory activities and to help grow their love of reading through our interactive Baby & Me Storytime.
Poke Planters - Design your own recycled planter for spring after your favorite plant type pokemon.
The Library will be closed district wide for The Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, April 6th.
Thank you!
Joins us weekly for Storytime fun! Ages 3-5!
Taste the Rainbow! Come join us at the library to read all about rainbows and enjoy some colorful snacks!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
AKY Youth Pride D&D meeting