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01 Virtual - Environmental Book Club: Read "Cobalt Red" *For Adults
Virtual - Environmental Book Club: Read "Cobalt Red" *For Adults2023-11-01T18:30:00Please 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 "Cobalt Red: How the blood of the Congo powers our lives" by Siddharth Kara.
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02 STEM Thursdays - Session 1 Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Session 1 Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-11-02T14:00:00Each 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 STEM Thursdays - Session 2 Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Session 2 Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-11-02T16:00:00Each 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 HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Rom Com Romances *For Adults
HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Rom Com Romances *For Adults2023-11-02T18:30:00We love our Romance Book Club! Join us in reading a new romance genre each month.
Ashland Public Library & Virtual Cheever Conference RoomAshlandMA01721 |
03 (In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-11-03T16:15:00Stop 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 |
04 Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!
Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!2023-11-04T10:00:00Mini Book Sales and Donation Days are held the 1st Saturday of every month from 10am-1pm. Exceptions are the Big Sale weekends in March, December, and June. To keep the shelves stocked with fresh selections, the Friends accept donations in the library parking lot of gently used books, audio books and DVDs. Friends volunteers will be available to assist donors during this time. There is also a cart in the mezzanine lobby for donations at any time during library hours.
Ashland Public Library
Lower Level 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!
Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day & Mini Book Sale!2023-11-04T10:00:00Mini Book Sales and Donation Days are held the 1st Saturday of every month from 10am-1pm. Exceptions are the Big Sale weekends in March, December, and June. To keep the shelves stocked with fresh selections, the Friends accept donations in the library parking lot of gently used books, audio books and DVDs. Friends volunteers will be available to assist donors during this time. There is also a cart in the mezzanine lobby for donations at any time during library hours.
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Lower Level 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Women in Horror Comics Mini Horror Book Festival @ The Framingham Library!
Women in Horror Comics Mini Horror Book Festival @ The Framingham Library! 2023-11-04T12:00:00This time, we're meeting at the lovely Framingham Public Library to celebrate Women in Horror Comics! We are thrilled to welcome horror authors Alex de Campi, Erica Henderson and Marjorie M. Liu for this day of fun and conversation! The day will include a panel discussion (which will be recorded so, if you can't make it in person, you can watch later!), small group conversations, and a book sale/signing. It's also a book birthday to celebrate Alex and Erica's recent release of "Parasocial". So, so, so exciting!
Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington StFraminghamMA01702 Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library
Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library2023-11-04T13:00:00Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library
Event LocationSchiesske Room, Ashland Public LibraryAshlandMA01721 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 own2023-11-04T13:30:00Children 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 Adults2023-11-04T14:00:00Bring 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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06 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-11-06T18:00:00Bring 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 Library2023-11-06T18:30:00We'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 |
07 (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 2023-11-07T11:00:00For 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 up2023-11-07T17:30:00Come 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 |
08 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-11-08T16:15:00Stop 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 Paint Night with Ashwini Chitnavis *For Adults
Paint Night with Ashwini Chitnavis *For Adults2023-11-08T17:30:00We're excited to bring Paint Night to Ashland! We welcome Ashwini Chitnavis to host this session where you learn to paint on canvas. No art experience necessary, just an open mind and a can-do attitude.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske RoomAshlandMA01721 Mystery Book Club: Read "Wish You Were Here" *For Adults
Mystery Book Club: Read "Wish You Were Here" *For Adults2023-11-08T18:30:00Mystery and Thriller readers, this is for you! Please join us, in person, for our Mystery Book Club where we discuss "Wish You Were Here" by Jodi Picoult.
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference RoomAshlandMA01721 |
09 STEM Thursdays - Engineering Exploration *For Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Engineering Exploration *For Ages 5-92023-11-09T16:00:00Pulleys - Each participant will create a system of pulleys out of cardboard tubes, ribbon holders, and string to take home. There will also be a giant pulley in the room to see.
Ashland Public Library 66 Front StreetAshlandMA01721 Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson
Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson2023-11-09T18:30:00We 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 |
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13 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-11-13T18:00:00Bring 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 Adults2023-11-13T18:30:00Come 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 ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library
ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library2023-11-13T18:30:00We'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 |
14 (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 2023-11-14T11:00:00For 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 up2023-11-14T17:30:00Come 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 |
15 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-11-15T16:15:00Stop 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 Half-Past Crafts: Fabric Pumpkins *For Adults
Half-Past Crafts: Fabric Pumpkins *For Adults2023-11-15T18:30:00This month we will be recycling thrifted flannels and autumn branches to make these adorable fabric pumpkins!
Event LocationAshlandMA01721 |
16 STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-11-16T16:00:00Each 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 Climate Migration
Great Decisions - Discuss Climate Migration2023-11-16T18:30:00If 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 Adults2023-11-16T19:00:00Do 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.
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17 (In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-11-17T16:15:00Stop 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 |
18 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 own2023-11-18T13:30:00Children 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 |
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20 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-11-20T18:00:00Bring 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 Library2023-11-20T18:30:00We'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 |
21 (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 2023-11-21T11:00:00For 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 up2023-11-21T17:30:00Come 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 |
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25 Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Saturday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-11-25T14:00:00Bring 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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27 (In-Person Walk-In) Ashland Moms - Little Crafters
(In-Person Walk-In) Ashland Moms - Little Crafters 2023-11-27T10:15:00The Mom's Club of Ashland and the Friends of the Ashland Public Library are offering a story & craft program for infants thru age 5. Caregivers are asked to participate with their children. Attendance is limited for this program.
Ashland Public Library Children's Storytime RoomAshlandMA01721 Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults2023-11-27T18:00:00Bring 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 Library2023-11-27T18:30:00We'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 |
28 (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 2023-11-28T11:00:00For 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 up2023-11-28T17:30:00Come 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 |
29 (In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
(In-Person Walk-In) Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-72023-11-29T16:15:00Stop 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 Sending Sunshine: Community Letter Writing *For All Ages
Sending Sunshine: Community Letter Writing *For All Ages2023-11-29T17:00:00Do you love letter writing or want to spend some family time doing this time honored tradition in service of senior citizens? Sending Sunshine is a nonprofit organization in which people of all ages make thoughtful cards directed to senior citizens all over the United States and Canada. This is a perfect opportunity to make cards with a meaning, for high school students to get volunteering hours, or for family time! Join your community and spread sunshine to senior citizens!
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshland MA01721 Mystery/Thriller Writers Tess Gerritsen and Hank Phillippi Ryan In Conversation
Mystery/Thriller Writers Tess Gerritsen and Hank Phillippi Ryan In Conversation2023-11-29T18:30:00We are so excited to welcome Tess Gerritsen to the Ashland Library to celebrate the book birthday of a brand-new espionage series about retired CIA operative Maggie Bird and her colleagues—the Martini Club—which launches with THE SPY COAST, which was just published on November 1, 2023. Tess will be in conversation with mega-mystery writer, Hank Phillippi Ryan whose most recent book, "The House Guest", is the quintessential cat-and-mouse thriller which asks the age old question, "who is REALLY the cat and REALLY the mouse?". We hope you can join us for this every special, in person only, event.
Ashland Public Library Schiesske Meeting RoomAshlandMA01721 |
30 STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-9
STEM Thursdays - Lego Club *Ages 5-92023-11-30T16:00:00Each 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 |
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