Ashland Library

Entrance view of Main Branch

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

Main Library, 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. Main 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.

Materials Return and Book Drop:

Located opposite of the main entrance, across the street, providing drive up return.

There is also a return inside the building at the Front Desk.

Parking:

Parking is available in front of the library, along the Park, and additional parking is available directly across the street from the Park.

Branch Programs

Pathways Training - Ashland

03/18/2024 @ 9:30am - 03/21/2024 @ 4:30pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Pathways Training  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: First Floor Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
The weather is getting warmer, everything will be turning green, and the flowers will soon be blooming! Come celebrate the beginning of spring at the library! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Multi-Generational" group.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Multi-Generational
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Kidney Dialysis Support Group hosted by Fresenius Medical Care.  Everyone is welcome including family members.  We will meet on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30p.  Any questions, contact Ronnie 606-922-0262 or Zach 74...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Me Storytime - Ashland

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: First Floor Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Bring your toddler by to enjoy fun sensory activities and to help grow their love of reading through our interactive Baby & Me Storytime. ...

Proctor Exam - Ashland

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Proctored Exam  ...

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
To offer language and learning experiences for children who have hearing loss, their families., friends, and professionals who support them. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Main Book Club - Adults - Ashland

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us each month as this group will choose a book to read collectively and then discuss our thoughts on what we have read.  If you would like more information, contact Tiffany at tseibert@thebookplace.org. Books are available to pick up at ...