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

Main Library, 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. Main 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.

Storytime - Ashland - Bubble Trouble

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

Bubble Trouble! Come enjoy the book, “Bubble Trouble” by Margaret Mahy and see what fun activities we can do with bubbles!

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

11:00am - 2:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Boyd County Public Library is hosting Community Leadership Development with Northeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 

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 meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Halloween Lanterns - Ashland

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Ashland
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Halloween doesn’t have to be so spooky…

Join us as we make this fun and playful lantern to celebrate the spooky season! 

Adults only, limited spots available, registration required at thebookplace.org or any branch.

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

Baby & Me Storytime - Ashland

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Ashland
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Children's Area
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! 

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

11:00am - 4:00pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

deposition

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Study Room 1

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

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

Baby shower