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
Ah-choo!!! - Don’t catch a cold this winter, come join us as we learn all about icky germs and ways to stay healthy!
Join us weekly for story time fun!
Storytime ages 3-5!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Ashland Ky Pride Youth D&D. Anyone grades 6-12 welcome!
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!
Cozy up with a good book and never lose your page with your own handmade bookmark!
Registration is required by going to thebookplace.org/events or by stopping in or calling any branch.
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.
Snow Day! - Come hang out at Storytime on this “Snow Day!” We’ll read books about the snow and have some fun activities, including an indoor snowball fight!
Join us weekly for story time fun!
Meeting Room Use - Ashland
Monthly public meeting of Ashland Pride. All are welcome :)
Join us weekly for Storytime fun! Ages 3-5!