Library Services
Mobility Equipment
The Main Library has a wheelchair and a walker available for those in need.
Homebound Delivery
BCPL delivers books, audio tapes, compact discs, and videos to Boone County residents whose health or inability to drive keeps them from coming to the Library. This service is offered on a monthly basis, free of charge! To sign-up for home delivery, please call Brian Schilling at 859-342-BOOK(2665) or e-mail him at bschilli@bcpl.org.
Research Help
Librarians are always ready to help. If you have a question, you can always ask us at any time online. Or, if you would prefer help in person, you can schedule a one-on-one reference session. The Library also subscribes to many electronic resources.
Programs for Adults, Teens, and Kids
We provide a wide variety of programming for people of all ages. Check our calendar for current programs and events.
Meeting Rooms
BCPL offers meeting rooms for reservation at all branches. For more information about room capacity and restrictions, please check our meeting rooms page.
InterLibrary Loan
If we do not own an item, you may request that we we borrow the item from another library. Restrictions on what may be borrowed from other libraries are set by them. Also, borrowing from other libraries is often done without charge to you, but fees may apply for specific items.
Computers
A computer(s) with a laser printer is available for public use at each branch location. The Library provides Microsoft Office 2000 Premium, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access, but staff support for these programs is limited. You may sign-up for a computer in person or by phone for a maximum of one hour per day. After 5:00 p.m., you may reserve a computer for the following day. Cost for printing in black and white is $0.15 per page, and printing in color is $0.50 per page. You may save files to your own storage devices. You may also purchase floppy disks or CD-ROMs for $1.00 each, or 1GB flash keys for $10.00 each, at all branches.
Computer Classes
The Library offers a series of computer classes, free of charge. Classes are offered every month except July, August, and December. Registration is required to ensure adequate seating for all participants, so please note the branch that offers the classes you wish to take and call to register.
Internet Access
Public Internet computers are available at each BCPL branch. Please review the Library's Internet policy if you intend to use these computers. Wi-Fi is also available for anyone to bring a laptop, and the Florence, Scheben, and Main Library branches circulate laptops for use within the building. Cost for printing in black and white is $0.15 per page, and printing in color is $0.50 per page.
Office Equipment
- Black-and-white copiers at ten cents per page.
- Typewriter at the Walton Branch only.
- Sorry, no color copiers are available at the library.
- Sorry, no faxing service is available at the library.
