The Library wants to assist students and their families during this time of distance learning. For more information about how students can use the library, check out the "BCPL October Student Newsletter" under Attachments below.
Virtual Learning Assistance
Tutor.com
Students can utilize Tutor.com for free through the Library's website. This service provides live tutoring, homework help, test prep, resume and cover letter help. Access through our website BoylePubLib.org/tutor with a library card number or the student's STACK ID number. (Contact the Library via phone, email, or Live Chat with any questions.)
Free WiFi Access
The Library has outdoor study spaces available outside of the main entrance for students to use during regular library hours. Free WiFi is available in the parking lot 24/7 (no password required).
Curbside Pickup
As a service to our patrons, Curbside Pickup is available Tuesday through Friday. Orders can be placed between 10:00 am-2:00 pm on any day curbside pickup is offered. Most items will be available for same-day pickup between 2:00-5:00 pm. More information about this service can be found on our Curbside Pickup page.
Current Loan Lending Periods
While the Library is on reduced operating hours, loan lending periods have been temporarily extended. Here are the current loan lending periods:
- Books & Magazines: 28 days
- DVDs & Audiobooks: 14 days
- Launchpads: 7 days
Click here for more information on how to get a library card.
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The Boyle County Public Library hosts a variety of events for teens (ages 13-18). Brittany Smith, our Young Adult Services Librarian, offers regular weekly programs and fun events for teens.
For more information about teen activities or the YA collection, call the Library or email Brittany at bsmith@boylepublib.org.
Young Adult Stonewall Book Award
From the American Library Association:
"The first and most enduring award for GLBT books is the Stonewall Book Awards... for [works that have] exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience."
Read more here: http://www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt/award/stonewall/honored
Picture Us In the Light
Kelly Loy Gilbert
The 57 Bus
Dashka Slater
Little & Lion
Brandy Colbert
As the Crow Flies
Melanie Gillman
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi Lee
If I Was Your Girl
Meredith Russo
When the Moon was Ours
Anna-Marie McLemore
Beyond Magenta
Susan Kuklin
I'll Give You the Sun
Jandy Nelson
Fat Angie
e. E Charlton-Trujillo
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Saenz
October Mourning
Lesléa Newman
Sparks
S. J. Adams
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
John Green, David Levithan
Love Drugged
James Klise
