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• Boone County Public Library Master Plan 2021 Full
• Boone County Public Library Master Plan 2021 Summary
• Job Openings and Application
• Library Board
• Library Strategic Plan
• Library Tax and Value Calculators
• Locations and Hours
• Meeting and Study Rooms
• Curt Bessette Art Gallery

Touchless Curbside Procedure

1. Place items on hold.
2. We will notify you when the items are available for pick-up.
3. Visit the location where items are held and park in a designated space. Use the drive-through at Hebron. Please bring your library card with you.
4. Call 859-342-2665, choose your location in the menu, and tell us you arrived.
5. We will check-out your items and place them in your trunk.

The Boone Innovation Lab

• Reserve Equipment
• BIL Volunteer Application
• Equipment Proficiency sheet

Passport Services

The Scheben Branch of the Boone County Public Library is an official passport application acceptance facility. Learn how to apply.

Sensory Room

Learn more about our Sensory Room for people of all ages.

Library Policies

• Boone County Public Library Photo/Video/Recording Policy
  • Photos, videos, and recordings may be taken in the Library.
  • Photos, videos, and recordings must not intrude upon or invade the privacy of other people.
  • Photos, videos, and recordings of Library users without their express consent is not permitted.
  • Individuals and local news organizations must talk to the Branch Manager or the Library's Public Relations and Marketing Director before formal sessions.
• Collection Development Policy
• Display and Distribution of Materials by Outside Groups
• Internet Use Policy
• Library Cards and Lending Policy
• Library Code of Conduct Policy
• Membership Policy
• Naming Right Policy
• Open Records Policy and Procedure / Request to Inspect Public Records
• Partnership Proposal
• Partnership/Sponsorship Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Privacy Policy for the BCPL App
• Programming, Exhibits, and Display Policy
• Protection of Personal Information Policy
• Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials
• Sensory Room Policy
• Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policy
• Unattended Children Policy

Library Closings

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Easter Sunday (Varies)
• Sunday Before Memorial Day
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Sunday Before Labor Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve (December 24)
• Christmas Day (December 25)
• New Year's Eve (Close at 5:00 p.m.)

Buy the Book

Our book sale room, Buy the Book, is open and located on the 1st floor of Main Library. So browse the books, magazines, and videos whenever the Library is open!

Books in other languages

Main Library, Scheben, and Florence Branches have books and audiobooks for children and adults in Spanish, and some in Japanese.

Computer Printing

Black and white prints cost $0.25 per page. Color prints cost $0.50 per page. You may also save to personal flash drives. The Library sells 16 GB flash drives at all branches for $5.00.

Copiers

Black and white copies cost $0.25 per page. Color copies cost $0.50 per page. You may scan to email free of charge.

Donations

♦ All Library locations will accept as many as 5 non-returnable containers of books and media that are clean and in good condition.
♦ Larger donations, or donations in returnable containers, are by appointment only to the Main Library. Call x8118 to schedule an appointment.
♦ Donations of 25 or fewer, loose items may be made in the bookdrop by the entrance to Buy the Book in Main Library.

Driver's License Renewal

Renew your Kentucky Driver's License online, by mail, or in person at a Regional Office. Print the form to renew by mail.

Faxing

Faxing is available at every BCPL location.

Internet Access

Internet access and public Wi-Fi are available. Please review the Library's Internet Use policy.

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Standard Edition is available on public computers. Staff support is limited.