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

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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Central Park Bandstand
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Other, Performances
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative and make some artwork using anything but a paintbrush! Make sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy!

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

5:30pm–7:30pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Raise Your Spiritual IQ: Your Dream Worlds Revealed 

Are you ready for a new perspective on the purpose of life?  Explore techniques to remember and interpret your inner journeys for help in your daily life.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

What does the summer hold for you? The Buck Moon will determine your fate. 

 Come and find out with our resident tarot card reader, Patricia Coleman, owner of Cardinal Wishes Antiques. 

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

9:00am–1:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Conceal/Carry Class

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

9:00am–4:30pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Birthday Party for 4 year old

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Crabbe Elementary
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Other, Performances
Event Details:

Josh Blanton, local astrophotographer, will bring his telescope and expertise of astronomy to the library!

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

6:00pm–8:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

D&D

Proctor Exam - Ashland

2:15pm–5:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Proctor Exam