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

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

5:30pm–7:45pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

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 (:

Branches:
Ashland, Catlettsburg, Midland
Description:

The Library will be closed district wide for President's Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 17th. 

Thank you!

Meeting Room Use - Ashland

6:00pm–7:45pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Ashland Pride invites you to a Community Care Meeting - a dedicated time and space for us to connect on a deeper, more authentic level.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime - Ashland - Hoodie-hoo Day?

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

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

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: 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

5:30pm–7:45pm
Ashland
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland
Room: Ashland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Ashland Pride is hosting Game Night! This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to join us!!

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.