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 "Everyone" group.

B. Y. O. C - Bring Your Own Craft! - Ashland

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Me - Ashland

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Baby shower

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Ashland, Catlettsburg, Midland
Description:

The library will be closed district wide for President's Day. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime - Ashland - Love your pets!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

 Love Your Pets Today’s storytime is all about pets to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day!

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

Meeting of Ashland Pride youth

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Baby shower for a sweet little girl arriving March 18th, 2025