Love where you learn
Loving where you learn is easy in Ashland as we provide many activities that turn learning into a fun adventure. Not only can learning be loveable, but it can also provide a community that shares a love for knowledge, embarking on a journey that never truly ends. We hope to inspire a fun night of learning that’s fit for everyone!
The Boyd County Public Library includes not only a wide variety of books and entertainment, but events and activities as well. “Baby and me” is a program designed to introduce babies and toddlers to the library and socialization. Storytime is a fan-favorite for 2-5 year olds, including stories, activities, and a craft. Along with this, The Boyd County Public Library hosts book clubs for adults as well.
Historic Walking Tour (self-guided) Ashland’s Historic Self-Guided Walking Tour provides a unique learning experience, featuring the commercial and residential areas that played an important role in the development of the City of Ashland. Starting at Central Park, going through historic houses, churches, businesses, and the Native American Mounds, pull up The Historic Walking Tour on our website to learn as you go!
Broadway Books is filled with old and brand new books of all genres, along with a variety of art work and educational items for kids. They dedicate a large portion of their space to entertainment for children, including puppets, instruments, puzzles, and different play items that encourage children to use their imagination and learn, all available for purchase.
The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center provides education for all ages about the past, present, and future. The museum includes a variety of exhibits, such as the Discovery Center that provides a fun learning experience for kids, and others that give an inspiring insight on the history of Ashland. The Highlands Museum offers self-guided, semi-guided, and fully guided tours, workshops, events, and allows the public to host birthday parties for their kids to learn and have fun!
By Alyssa Tygart