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04 Room Reservation - SR
Room Reservation - SR2023-09-04T09:30:00
Meeting Room B-C101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 |
05 Front Street Readers Book Club: Read "Long Bright River" *For Adults
Front Street Readers Book Club: Read "Long Bright River" *For Adults2023-09-05T18:30:00Our long running Front Street Readers Book Club is back! Please join us in person for a discussion of "Long Bright River" by Liz Moore.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshlandMA01721 |
06 Virtual - Environmental Book Club: Read "Thicker Than Water" *For Adults
Virtual - Environmental Book Club: Read "Thicker Than Water" *For Adults2023-09-06T18:30:00Please join us for the Environmental Book Club! Each month, we'll choose a topic related to climate change, sustainability, and/or what we can do to lessen our footprint. This month we'll be discussing the book "Thicker Than Water: the quest for solutions to the plastic crisis" by Erica Cirino.
Virtual AshlandMA01721 |
07 STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-09-07T16:00:00Each child will be given a box filled with an assortment of Lego blocks to build a creation using only what's inside the box within the 45 minute time limit. Caregivers please stay in the room with the kids as they work on their creations. The finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room for a few weeks.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 Virtual - Romance Book Club: Gilded Age Romances *For Adults
Virtual - Romance Book Club: Gilded Age Romances *For Adults2023-09-07T18:30:00We love our Romance Book Club! Join us in reading a new romance genre each month. This month we will be enjoying Romances set in the gilded age.
Ashland Public Library & Virtual Cheever Conference RoomAshlandMA01721 |
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09 Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!
Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!2023-09-09T10:00:00Now the 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm! Mini Book Sales will be held on donation days in the months there is NOT a Big Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Big 2-day Book Sale months are June, December and March.
(Please note that this month's sale is scheduled for September 9th due to the Labor Day holiday)
Ashland Public Library
Lower Level 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Read-to-a-Dog with Knives and Machete *for kids who are reading on their own
Read-to-a-Dog with Knives and Machete *for kids who are reading on their own2023-09-09T13:30:00Children with some reading ability will have the chance to read to one of our registered therapy dogs for 10 minutes. Books may be brought from home or checked out from the library shelves.
Ashland Public Library Children's Program RoomAshlandMA01721 Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-09T14:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 |
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11 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-11T18:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 Card Making with Jan Poppendieck *For Adults
Card Making with Jan Poppendieck *For Adults2023-09-11T18:30:00Come join us for an evening of card making with Jan. We will learn stamping and card making techniques using our huge stash of supplies. Jan will teach embossing, die cutting, proper stamping, and use of equipment individually and group techniques of creating unique cards.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 CANCELED - ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library
CANCELED - ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library2023-09-11T19:00:00Due to instructor illness, this week's session is canceled. We hope to see you next week!
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshlandMA01721 Room Reservation - SR
Room Reservation - SR2023-09-11T09:30:00
Meeting Room B-C101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 Room Reservation MH
Room Reservation MH2023-09-11T13:30:00
Meeting Room B-C101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 |
12 (In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5
(In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5 2023-09-12T11:00:00For ages 5 and under. A parent and child group offered by the Metrowest YMCA and the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham. A structured program to help prepare children for socialization and a school experience.
Ashland Public Library Children's Storytime RoomAshlandMA01721 PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up
PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up2023-09-12T17:30:00Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.
Ashland Public Library 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 SOLD OUT! Live @ Brookline Booksmith: Author Lucy Score in Conversation with APL Director Meena Jain
SOLD OUT! Live @ Brookline Booksmith: Author Lucy Score in Conversation with APL Director Meena Jain2023-09-12T18:00:00Live and in person with Brookline Booksmith, at Coolidge Corner Theatre! Celebrate the release of Things We Left Behind with author Lucy Score. She'll be in conversation with APL Director (and lifelong romance fan), Meena Jain.
Coolidge Corner Theatre 290 Harvard StreetBrooklineMA02446 |
13 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-13T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 Canceled! Mystery Book Club
Canceled! Mystery Book Club2023-09-13T18:30:00Due to unforeseen circumstances Mystery Book Club for tonight has been canceled. Hope to see you next month!
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshlandMA01721 School Committee Meeting (Hybrid)
School Committee Meeting (Hybrid)2023-09-13T18:00:00This is a hybrid meeting. For convenience view agenda for zoom link.
Select Board Meeting Room101 Main streetAshlandMA01721 |
14 STEM Thursdays - Engineering Exploration *For Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Engineering Exploration *For Ages 5-92023-09-14T16:00:00Solar Houses - Each participant will attach a mini solar panel to a house and use copper tape to connect it to a light inside the house. Kids will be able to take their houses home at the end of the program.
Ashland Public Library 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson
Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson2023-09-14T18:30:00We are so excited that Nancy Atkinson, a long time fan of the Ashland Library, is going to help us be our best artists in this monthly series! Every month, Nancy will teach us drawing techniques with different mediums, papers, and ideas. We hope you can join us and up your artistry game.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshland MA01721 |
15 The Garden of Words: A Writing Workshop @ the Ashland Library *For Adults 18+
The Garden of Words: A Writing Workshop @ the Ashland Library *For Adults 18+2023-09-15T10:30:00We're excited to start writing our stories - so we can share them with our kids, grandkids, friends, and family. We don't want to lose these stories to the elements of time so join us to put into writing your story or come to commune with other budding authors as we learn how to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard :).
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshlandMA01721 (In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-15T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 |
16 Cookbook Club: "Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking" *For Adults
Cookbook Club: "Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking" *For Adults2023-09-16T12:00:00We're so excited about our Cookbook Club at the Ashland Public Library! For this meeting we are focusing on recipes from "Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking" by Michelle Rousseau and Suzanne Rousseau. In Provisions , Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau share 150 recipes that pay homage to the meals and market produce that have been farmed, sold, and prepared by Caribbean people -- particularly the women -- for centuries.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshland MA01721 Saturday Knit and Crochet Club and Workshop- Crocheted Towel Topper *For Adults
Saturday Knit and Crochet Club and Workshop- Crocheted Towel Topper *For Adults2023-09-16T14:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Join us this week for a special Saturday Workshop- Crocheted Towel Toppers!
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 Name That Tune – TV Theme Songs Through The Ages *For Older Teens and Adults
Name That Tune – TV Theme Songs Through The Ages *For Older Teens and Adults2023-09-16T14:30:00Sunday, Monday, Happy Days! I'll Be There For You! The Youngest One in Curls.... Shake off your TV theme song brain and join us for another fun afternoon of Name That Tune! We’ll have several rounds with shorter and shorter clips of TV theme songs through the ages. If you can pick the show, stars, and director (maybe?), you could be a winner!
Ashland Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 |
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18 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-18T18:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library
ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library2023-09-18T19:00:00We're thrilled to be partnering with Theresa Cerullo to bring English as a Second Language Conversation to Ashland! This group is created to help improve your English conversational skills, meet new people, and learn new English vocabulary. In each meeting, you will bring topics you want to discuss. In addition to your own topics, we will discuss current events, issues, and interests. We welcome anyone who wants to join. If you hope to improve your English skills then this is the group for you!
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshlandMA01721 |
19 Library Board of Trustees - Hybrid Meeting
Library Board of Trustees - Hybrid Meeting2023-09-19T19:00:00
This meeting will be held in person with the option to join remotely. If you would like to virtually attend the meeting please use the link located on the agenda. Ashland Public LibraryAshlandMA01721 (In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5
(In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5 2023-09-19T11:00:00For ages 5 and under. A parent and child group offered by the Metrowest YMCA and the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham. A structured program to help prepare children for socialization and a school experience.
Ashland Public Library Children's Storytime RoomAshlandMA01721 PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up
PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up2023-09-19T17:30:00Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.
Ashland Public Library 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Pure and Simple Flower Design with Monica Foley *For Adults
Pure and Simple Flower Design with Monica Foley *For Adults2023-09-19T18:00:00The class is open to adults who want to learn more about floral design. The class will include, ideas on basic floral designs, sustainable mechanics, and floral conditioning. We will provide a vase, and you will be able to select and share flowers from the flower table for greens/filler flowers/focal flowers/and branches. You will be able to take home your finished arrangement in a box.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 Hoarding Task Force
Hoarding Task Force2023-09-19T11:00:00
Meeting Room B-C101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 |
20 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-20T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 Half-Past Crafts: Needle Felted Owls *For Adults
Half-Past Crafts: Needle Felted Owls *For Adults2023-09-20T17:30:00This month we tackle a new needle felting project, cute little owls!
Event LocationSchiesske Conference Room, Ashland Public LibraryAshlandMA01721 Select Board - Executive Session
Select Board - Executive Session2023-09-20T18:15:00
This meeting will be held in person with the option to join remotely. If you would like to virtually attend the meeting please use the link located on the agenda. 101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 Select Board Meeting
Select Board Meeting2023-09-20T19:00:00
This meeting will be held in person with the option to join remotely. If you would like to virtually attend the meeting please use the link located on the agenda. 101 Main StreetAshlandMA01721 |
21 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting2023-09-21T18:30:00
This meeting will be held in person with the option to join remotely. If you would like to virtually attend the meeting please use the link located on the agenda. Ashland Public LibraryAshlandMA01721 STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-09-21T16:00:00Each child will be given a box filled with an assortment of Lego blocks to build a creation using only what's inside the box within the 45 minute time limit. Caregivers please stay in the room with the kids as they work on their creations. The finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room for a few weeks.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 Great Decisions - Discuss Global Famine
Great Decisions - Discuss Global Famine2023-09-21T18:30:00If you are curious, have passionate opinions about politics, social and cultural norms, historical precedents and national and foreign policy, the Great Decisions Discussion Program created by the Foreign Policy Association of America is the perfect discussion group for you.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 VIRTUAL- Nature Photography (Discussion Session) with Steve McGrath *For Adults
VIRTUAL- Nature Photography (Discussion Session) with Steve McGrath *For Adults2023-09-21T19:00:00Do you love to view and discuss nature photos? Do you want to learn a little more about nature photography? If you said yes to either of these questions, join us for this VIRTUAL discussion of images, perhaps taken at a field session earlier this year or one's you've taken on your own. Please read the following instructions for this meeting carefully so you can participate fully.
Virtual Online |
22 Library Opening at 12pm
Library Opening at 12pm2023-09-22T00:00:00Due to an All Staff Meeting and Training, the Ashland Library will be opening at 12pm today instead of 10am. Thank you for your understanding.
Event LocationAshlandMA01721 (In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-22T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 |
23 Ashland Day
Ashland Day2023-09-23T10:00:00
Event LocationStone ParkAshlandMA01721 Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-23T14:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 |
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25 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-25T18:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library
ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library2023-09-25T19:00:00We're thrilled to be partnering with Theresa Cerullo to bring English as a Second Language Conversation to Ashland! This group is created to help improve your English conversational skills, meet new people, and learn new English vocabulary. In each meeting, you will bring topics you want to discuss. In addition to your own topics, we will discuss current events, issues, and interests. We welcome anyone who wants to join. If you hope to improve your English skills then this is the group for you!
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshlandMA01721 |
26 Ashland Housing Authority
Ashland Housing Authority2023-09-26T17:00:00
This meeting is in-person. Ashland Community RoomAshlandMA01721 (In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5
(In-Person Walk-In) Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5 2023-09-26T11:00:00For ages 5 and under. A parent and child group offered by the Metrowest YMCA and the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham. A structured program to help prepare children for socialization and a school experience.
Ashland Public Library Children's Storytime RoomAshlandMA01721 PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up
PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up2023-09-26T17:30:00Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.
Ashland Public Library 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Climate Week: Water is Life, Life is Water - Bharatanatyam Dance and Discussion
Climate Week: Water is Life, Life is Water - Bharatanatyam Dance and Discussion2023-09-26T18:00:00NATyA Dance Collective presents an original suite of Indian classical and folk dances that explore and interpret how water pervades our bodies, our everyday lives and our environment. The dances invite the audience to embody water with gesture and movement, and to reflect on traditions of the past and present that have protected our water supply and healed our collective sorrows. All ages welcome.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 |
27 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-27T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 School Committee Meeting - Hybrid
School Committee Meeting - Hybrid2023-09-27T18:00:00This meeting will be held in person with the option to join remotely. If you would like to virtually attend the meeting please use the link located on the agenda.
Select Board Meeting Room101 Main streetAshlandMA01721 |
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29 (In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-09-29T16:15:00Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project.
Event LocationChildren's RoomAshlandMA01566 |
30 Ash-Hop Porchfest
Ash-Hop Porchfest2023-09-30T15:00:00
Event LocationThe Corner SpotAshlandMA01721 Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-09-30T14:00:00Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.
Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshland MA01721 |