Haunt the Library

Boyd County Public Library will host its annual Haunt the Library youth event on Friday, October 28 The program starts at 11 a.m. at the Main and Kyova branches. Caregivers are invited to bring children under 12 that are dressed in costume to parade through the Library. Staff will be “haunting” all areas of the building ready to give treats to their young guests. There will also be pumpkin decorating after the trick or treating ends. Library staff will also … Continue reading →

Fall activities at BCPL

By Barb Biggs, BCPL branch manager It’s hard to believe that fall is almost upon us. I don’t know about you, but for me the summer flew by.  At Boyd County Public Library, we have packed up and undecorated so that not a trace of children’s summer reading is left, and we are ready to help all of our reading kids with book reports and science projects. One of the new programs we are excited to offer this fall at … Continue reading →

Reflect on summer fun

By Debbie Cosper, BCPL Director It’s hard to believe that “summer” is over—not the official end of the season but the beginning of school year.  In the hustle and bustle of getting kids back in the groove, take a minute to remember what fun you had this summer. I went to a “stitcher’s camp” where 250 women got together to learn new needlework techniques, laugh, and meet new and old friends (I’m not talking age here).  Of course, our “camp” … Continue reading →

Wikipedia in perspective

By Leigh Scaggs, Boyd County Public Library network administrator I love Wikipedia and use it regularly, but I use it with a distinction I see many people not making. Wikipedia is a great source of quick information and a relevant starting point to gain a general understanding of a subject before digging in to do some serious research. But many people are confusing the quantity of information available in Wikipedia or the fact that it often comes up at the … Continue reading →

City Directories

Jim Kettel, genealogy supervisor at BCPL Before the internet age and the telephone there has been a need for businesses to be able to find someone living within the city.  Issuing credit before “credit cards” came into being meant businesses trusted the buyer to pay for their purchases at a later time.  Over time, city directories came along as a way to help verify someone’s address for delivery and debt collection.  They are also utilized as a tool for salesmen … Continue reading →

You asked for it, you got it!

By Kellie Nunley, Technical Services Supervisor The journey of books, movies, games, music and periodicals to the shelves of BCPL and finally to your home is an interesting one, and one that would not be possible without your help. The journey begins with the selection process. Popular authors such as John Grisham or James Patterson are on what is referred to in the library world as a standing order, meaning that new titles are automatically shipped to the library upon … Continue reading →