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 "Adults" group

Ashland Book Club - Adults - Ashland

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime - Ashland (Ages 3-5) - Hoppy Easter!

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

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

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

Ashland Ky Pride Youth meeting. Anyone grades 6-12 welcome!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Me Storytime - Ashland

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

NB Tween - Ashland - Poke Planters

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens
Ashland
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Other, Workshop
Event Details:

Poke Planters - Design your own recycled planter for spring after your favorite plant type pokemon.

Library Closed District Wide for Easter

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

The Library will be closed district wide for The Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, April 6th. 

Thank you!

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

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

AKY Youth Pride D&D meeting