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The association maintains a library for the benefit of it’s members.

The Association Library has multiple education and beekeeping tools for loan to support our Beekeepers.  

Members may pick-up both tools and material by visiting

The Dry Ridge ReUse Center Monday through Saturday, 9a.m. to 6p.m.

Phone: 859-803-6043

Address22 Warsaw Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.

Rules governing the borrowing of Club Tools

  1. Only current members, whose names appear on the list of members, may participate in the loan program.

  2. A deposit may be required on some items – you may need photo identification.

  3. Borrowing is for a maximum period of one month and may be limited during busy times, but you may extend the loan time by prior arrangement with a club officer.

  4. In the event of loss or damage, the borrower is liable for the replacement cost of the item.


Tools

Honey Extractor - Club Owned

This is manual 3 frame extractor and is perfect for a Hobbiest Beekeeper. During honey flow the loan time will be limited to 1 week.

Solar Wax Melter - Built and donated by member Bob Hall

Electric Uncapping Knife and Tubs - Donated by Nancy Lindemood

Canopy with side curtains

Folding Poster Boards - Two boards displaying Beekeeping

Club Banner - Original with black and yellow lettering

Honey Color Chart - Used for Honey Show Class Section

Poster - Life Cycle of Bees

Poster - Study of the four seasons of beekeeping

Photo prop board - Two painted stand-up boards with face cut-outs

Study prints - Set of twelve prints, can be used for an introduction to beekeeping or for general presentations


books

TITLE AUTHOR

Increased Essentials Lawrence John Connor

First Lesson in Beekeeping Keith Delaplane

Honeybee Lessons from an accidental… C. Marina Marchese

Beekeeping for Dummies Howland Blackiston

The Beekeeper’s Handbook Dewey M. Caron