Love Your Library walk/run

By Kellie Nunley, BCPL Technical Services Supervisor On your mark … get set … GO! Did you know Boyd County Public Library has a 5K? We do, and we are excited to announce that the 2nd annual Love Your Library 5K event is coming up soon – on Friday, April 25.  Last year, about 350 participants and spectators took part, and we hope to draw an even bigger crowd this year. Love Your Library 5K is a bit different than … Continue reading →

Building remodeling

It’s a very exciting time here at The Library.  Planning is underway to remodel both the Main Branch and our Summit Outreach facility. At Main, we are remodeling the non-fiction area to include brighter lighting, new paint, and a revamp of space. The newly created space from the repositioning of shelving will provide for a “teen/young adult” area – great for progressive study, research and discussion.  Upon completion, this remodel will provide a fresh, aesthetically modern look to an integral … Continue reading →

March board meeting rescheduled

The monthly meeting of the BCPL Board of Trustees will be Monday, March 24 (and not March 17). The meeting will be at 4 p.m. at the Main Branch. Board meetings are open to the public.

Board vacancy

Boyd County Public Library is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. Any resident of Boyd County is eligible to apply and is encouraged to do so.  We would especially welcome applicants from the unincorporated areas of the county in an effort to help us serve all of our resident’s effectively.  The Board would also like to encourage motivated professionals within the county to submit an application. Applications will be taken through March 17, 2014 with the … Continue reading →

Spotlight on teens and technology

As we get ready to observe Teen Tech Week (March 9-14), it seems like a good time to showcase all the outstanding technology that BCPL offers – to folks of all ages. The theme of Teen Tech Week 2014 is “DIY @ your library,” which is appropriate, given that modern technology helps us do all kinds of amazing things someone like me, inching near the half-century mark, never dreamed possible. Boyd County Public Library is doing a couple of cool … Continue reading →

BCPL: There’s an app for that!

Want to renew a book or place on one hold? There’s an app for that. Need to know how late Boyd County Public Library is open on Fridays? There’s an app for that. Want to download your favorite author’s latest novel (for free)? There’s an app for that, too! BCPL just launched a mobile app that puts all the great features and services of the library at your fingertips, on the go. You can instantly tap into library resources from … Continue reading →