Request for Proposal for an architect

Boyd County Public Library District (“The Library”) is issuing a request for proposal for an architect to draw plans, produce construction bid documents, and oversee construction for the remodel and updating of Catlettsburg Branch. Bid packages with minimum specifications are available to download.  The “Request for Proposal—Catlettsburg” consists of three parts [click on name for pdf document]: RFP–Catlettsburg Attachment “A”—Scope of Project “Cburg layout   Bids will be accepted until 11AM LOCAL TIME on July 10, 2012.  All bids must … Continue reading →

Fun & rewards for adult readers

 This time of year, at libraries around the country, preparation is in high gear for the summer reading programs for kids – as a great way to keep their minds engaged while they are out of school for a few months. That’s certainly the case here at BCPL, where we are working hard getting ready for eight weeks of fun and excitement with kids and teens. But, a few years ago, we thought, “What about the adults? Shouldn’t we include … Continue reading →

We want to catch you!

May might mean spring flowers to most people, but to us at Boyd County Public Library, it means we get to be spies. In what is fast becoming one of our favorite times of the year (we have many), Get Caught Reading Month is a time for BCPL staff to go on the hunt in the community to find people reading – anywhere and everywhere. The month-long observance has been around since 1999, when the Association of American Publishers launched it … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Kyova!

They say time flies when your kids are young, and that couldn’t be truer than in the case of the Kyova Branch. It’s hard to believe the mall branch turns 1 year old on May 1! Enjoy cake and other refreshments throughout the day when you visit the branch, located in the Kyova Mall, across from Elder-Beerman. You can also register to win dinner and a movie for 2 at the Kyova Mall. And feel free to sing “Happy Birthday” … Continue reading →

You belong here!

One of our favorite times of the year is coming up soon at BCPL – and libraries nationwide. “You Belong @ Your Library” is the theme of National Library Week 2012, when we celebrate libraries and their importance in their communities. But we would not exist if it weren’t for you, the library user. Perhaps it should be called National Library Patron Week. Let’s just put the focus on both – the library and the patrons – when we celebrate … Continue reading →

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