Tax rate decreases

by BCPL Director Debbie Cosper I am happy to report some good news: Boyd County residents will see a reduction this year in the amount of real and personal property tax they pay to support Boyd County Public Library. Now, I know words like “tax rate” and “budget” usually make people’s eyes glaze over,  but I think it’s important to explain to the taxpayers how their funds are being used to support their library. Let’s start with the tax rate. … Continue reading →

New story time hours!

At the Library, we are huge believers in the importance of developing reading skills in children, at an early an age as possible. The more children read – or are read to – the better readers they will become. Plain and simple. That’s why BCPL places such an emphasis on early reading programs. We offer a  Toddler Time program at all three branches, and a Preschool Story Time at both Main and Kyova. And now we’re trying to make it … Continue reading →

$ave money in $eptember

That powerful little piece of plastic, also known as a library card, is taking center stage during September, also known as National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Thirty local businesses have agreed to partner with Boyd County Public Library during September to promote library usage and literacy. Both current patrons and new ones can get special discounts at those businesses throughout the month. Twenty-eight of them will give a discount to those who show their card when they come to shop. … Continue reading →

Go back to school with us!

Most local students have already experienced the “pain” or the “joy” that comes with the return to the classroom after summer break. And if you haven’t yet, then you will soon. We are happy at BCPL to help make the transition from the swimming pool to the classroom a bit easier. First, plan to come to our 6th annual Ice Cream Sundae, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Main Branch, 1740 Central Ave. We will … Continue reading →

Way to go, Dreamers (Readers)!

Of the thousands of students throughout the region getting ready to go back to school this month (or are already back), more than 1,000 of them are better prepared for the upcoming academic year because of the time they spent reading with us this summer. A total of 897 kids (12 and under) and 138 teens took part in Boyd County Public Library’s summer reading program. Studies show that kids who read at least a few books in the summer … Continue reading →

Article on “Libraries and e-books”

This is an interesting article on ebook use.  Yes, BCPL offers ebooks (46,000 of them) and, yes, there are often long wait times.  But we are working to alleviate that by committing 11% of the materials budget to this format.  Do you read e-books from the library?  Why or why not?  We’d like to hear your comments on this subject. Visit Kentucky Libraries Unbound (Overdrive). Libraries and e-books “Does your local library offer e-books for loan? It might. But if you aren’t sure, you … Continue reading →