Adult Summer Reading

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 have been working hard (for several months now) getting ready for eight weeks of fun and excitement with kids and teens. But, a few years ago, we thought, “What about … Continue reading →

It’s time to get caught!

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 … Continue reading →

Register for Summer Reading 2013

Boyd County Public Library is ready to get down and dirty with kids this summer. “Dig Into Reading” is the free eight-week summer reading program at Boyd County Public Library, which kicks off Saturday, June 1. Starting the week of June 4, there are fun and educational programs each week for toddlers through tweens at the Ashland, Catlettsburg and Kyova branches.  The teen program is called “Beneath the Surface,” with weekly programs at both Main and Kyova. All the fun … Continue reading →

Big May Events

BCPL is “exemplary” library

We are thrilled to have received Exemplary status from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. This is the highest rating a library can receive in Kentucky. Exemplary libraries are those that “exceed expectations,” according to the Kentucky Public Library Standards. Only five libraries in the state have this distinction. BCPL’s board and staff have been working hard on attaining exemplary status since the standards were first announced a few years ago. Standards provide a guide to excellence, and define … Continue reading →

Extreme Makeover: Catlettsburg Edition

In the library world, we like to refer to February as Love Your Library Month. There’s so much to love – all year round – but the month when love is traditionally celebrated seems like a good time to spread some of that love to libraries. This year, at BCPL, we have another reason. On Valentine’s Day – the big day of love itself – we will be showing off all the improvements made over the last few months to … Continue reading →