Boyd County Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program

Posted on May 22, 2013 by christine

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Adult Summer Reading -   by Amanda Gilmore

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. Click Here to Read More

A Victorian Tea

Posted on April 9, 2013 by christine

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 UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS OVER

May 11^th @ 2p.m.: “A Victorian Tea”- this event will be featuring a Victorian Fashion Show and “Tea in the Drawing Room” presentation by Jean Fraley. Delicious delicacies and tea will be served by notable gentlemen! Click Here to Read More

An American Turning Point: The Civil War

Posted on April 5, 2013 by christine

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The Highlands Museum is proud to announce the opening of “An American Turning Point: The Civil War” This is the latest exhibit in our five year series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict. The exhibit is located in the William E. Click Here to Read More

Ruby Tuesday GiveBack Program

Posted on April 5, 2013 by christine

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Love Your Library 5K

Posted on February 9, 2013 by christine

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UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW OVER

Love Your Library 5K

April 26 is the date of first ever BCPL-sponsored event

ASHLAND       Believing that a healthy body and healthy mind go together, Boyd County Public Library is sponsoring the inaugural Love Your Library 5K run/walk on Friday, April 26. Click Here to Read More

Esther Price Candy!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by christine

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 Our gift shop now has Esther Price Candy.

Show you loved ones how much you care with a box of delicious Esther Price candy. Also featured in our gift shop is hand blown glass jewelry, KY souvenirs, hemp bracelets, owl jewelry, and  mustache rings. Click Here to Read More

Votes for Women: From Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment

Posted on January 18, 2013 by christine

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The exhibit will study the history of the suffrage movement, from the 1840s to 1920. It will include clothing, jewelry and other artifacts from the time period. The exhibit will run untill July 2013. Click Here to Read More

Apollo Night Entry Form

Posted on January 17, 2013 by christine

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Update: This event is over. Hope to see you next year!

A Night at the Apollo

Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m.

Ashland Community and Technical College

J.B. Sowards Theatre

 Ashland, Kentucky

Prizes to be Awarded

Adults:  $200 for 1^st Place, $100 for 2^nd Place, $50 for 3^rd Place

Children:  $75 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place, $25 for 3rd Place

• Amateur competition only.  (Amateur means someone who has never had a performance contract.)
• Previous year’s grand prize winners in each division are ineligible to compete  ( for one year) but are welcome and encouraged to perform.

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Nightscapes Photo Exhibit

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bob

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This exhibit has closed.

Nightscapes Photo Exhibit is now on display through August at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center. This is part of “Between the Covers,” the adult summer reading program at BCPL. The exhibit runs  Aug. 3- Sept.4.

Photos embody the theme “Nightscapes”- any view or representation of a night scene. Click Here to Read More

Introduction To The Solar System

Posted on August 30, 2012 by bob

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Update: This event is over, but the workshop is still available.

Aug 23, 6:00 PM. This presentation will give adults a chance to rediscover the planets and asteroids of our Solar System, and learn about the most recent discoveries. The event is sponsored by the Boyd County Public Library and “Between the Covers” participants will be admitted free. Click Here to Read More