Boyd County Public Library, serving an area of 50,000 residents, has a collection of 75,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 26 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $154,000. Patrons make 240,000 visits annually, and check out materials 260,000 times. Nineteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1740 Central Avenue, Ashland Kentucky 41101
Telephone
606-329-0090
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ashland) Boyd County Public Library
(Ironton) Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Washington Ch) Carnegie Public Library
(Gallipolis) Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library
(Gallipolis) Gallia County District Library
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01/10 Coming to The Ashland area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton OH July26-28 Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain. Eat drink and be merry in our authentic Celtic food court.
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