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
Bring your project and let’s get crafty together! Anything from crocheting to quilting to painting to sketching! Just bring it and let’s hang out! |
Stop by with your toddler and enjoy fun sensory activities and to help them grow their love of reading through our interactive Baby & Me Storytime!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Baby shower
The library will be closed district wide for President's Day.
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
A group meeting of folks who identify as LGBTQIA+ who want to get together to discuss their faith and relationship with God in a neutral zone without hate or bias.
Love Your Pets Today’s storytime is all about pets to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Meeting of Ashland Pride youth
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Baby shower for a sweet little girl arriving March 18th, 2025