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
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Craft Night! We will be making Valentines for the residents at Woodland Oaks. This is a public event, and everyone is encouraged to join us (:
The Library will be closed district wide for President's Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 17th.
Thank you!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Ashland Pride invites you to a Community Care Meeting - a dedicated time and space for us to connect on a deeper, more authentic level.
Join us weekly for Storytime fun ! Ages 3-5!
Hoodie-hoo Day? - What is Hoodie- Hoo Day? Be sure to join us for Storytime to find out!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Ashland Ky Pride Youth meeting. Anyone grades 6-12 welcome!
Bring your toddler by to enjoy fun sensory activities and to help grow their love of reading through our interactive Baby & Me Storytime.
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Ashland Pride is hosting Game Night! This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to join us!!
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.