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Virtual – Environmental Book Club: Read “Secondhand : Travels in the New Global Garage Sale” *For Adults
Virtual – Environmental Book Club: Read “Secondhand : Travels in the New Global Garage Sale” *For Adults
We are thrilled to be starting this Environmental Book Club! Each month, we'll choose a book on a topic related to climate change, sustainability, and/or what we can do to lessen our footprint. The first book we'll be discussing is Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale by Adam Minter which asks the question: […]
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Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Join us for Songs, Fingerplays & Stories. Lapsit will be going virtual for the month of January. You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lois. Thank you for your understanding. Sign up for […]
Virtual – Mother/Daughter Writing Duo of Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Jackie Logsted In Conversation *For Adults
Virtual – Mother/Daughter Writing Duo of Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Jackie Logsted In Conversation *For Adults
Do you like a good helping of dogs in your books? Then please join us for this wonderful discussion with Mother/Daughter duo Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Jackie Logsted as they discuss their delightful book The Great Gatz, It's a love story, but told from the perspective of a smart, funny, snarky black-Âand-Âwhite border collie who is […]
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Virtual-Anime Club *for Teens
Virtual-Anime Club *for Teens
T(w)een Anime Club - watch anime, read manga, cosplay, learn about Japanese culture and more! Virtual* Karaoke Party!!! Karaoke was born in Japan in the 1960s, and to this day teens spend their evenings in karaoke bars eating, drinking, and singing along to their favorite songs. Join the Anime Club for Ashland Library's first Karaoke […]
Virtual – Romance Book Club: Read Helen Hoang *For Adults
Virtual – Romance Book Club: Read Helen Hoang *For Adults
We're loving our Romance Book Clubs! We are going virtual for now. This month, we're reading books by Helen Hoang, who leaped into our hearts with her first book The Kiss Quotient. Be ready to discuss (and add to your TBR pile!) We'll have some copies of Helen's books at the library or you can […]
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Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lucie. Sign up for APL's Newsletter!
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Virtual – Debut Author Mel Jolly in Conversation with Authors Kristan Higgins and Joss Dey *For Adults
Virtual – Debut Author Mel Jolly in Conversation with Authors Kristan Higgins and Joss Dey *For Adults
Let's start the year off right! Debut author Mel Jolly's book Becoming Future You: Be the Hero of Your Own Life is a hands-on lesson on being the person you want to be. She'll be in conversation with best-selling authors, podcasters, and best friends Kristan Higgins and Joss Dey. We'll be discussing all of their […]
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Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Join us for Songs, Fingerplays & Stories. Lapsit will be going virtual for the month of January. You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lois. Thank you for your understanding. Sign up for […]
To Be Determined: Game Night *for Teens
To Be Determined: Game Night *for Teens
T(w)een Game Night - Play video games, board games, or card games! Game Night!!* Want to play video games but don't have the console and/or the game? Then why don't you use ours? Make new friends and learn new games! We have X-Box360, Nintendo Wii, and Oculus VR!! Bring your own games (must be rated […]
Virtual: Mystery Book Club: Read “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions” *For Adults
Virtual: Mystery Book Club: Read “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions” *For Adults
Mystery and Thriller readers, this is for you! Please join us, in person, for our Mystery Book Club where we discuss Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano. Synopsis: A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Break out the prosecco! There's a new detective in town — and she's 60, sexy, wise and utterly adorable. In the […]
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Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lucie. Sign up for APL's Newsletter!
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Tell No One” *For Adults
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Tell No One” *For Adults
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today, we'll be discussing "Tell No One" which is based on Harlan Coben's international best selling thriller! It's "Stunning! Takes you along on one of the great adventures of the 20th century." - KNBC/Lyons Den Radio The way it works: Prior to the meeting (whenever works for your […]
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Virtual: C.R.A.F.T. *for Teens & Adults
Virtual: C.R.A.F.T. *for Teens & Adults
Crafternoon — Each month a new art or craft to make and take! Please pick up a Take & Make supply kit from the Ashland Library, or assemble your own using the list below. Everyone will need to supply their own scissors, hairdryer/heat gun, and oven mitt as they are not included in the Take […]
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Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Join us for Songs, Fingerplays & Stories. Lapsit will be going virtual for the month of January. You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lois. Thank you for your understanding. Sign up for […]
Virtual- Bio/Memoir Book Club: Read ‘The Year of Less’ by Cait Flanders *For Adults
Virtual- Bio/Memoir Book Club: Read ‘The Year of Less’ by Cait Flanders *For Adults
For this month's Biography/Memoir Book Club we'll be discussing The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders Join the conversation as we discuss The Year of Less which "documents Cait's life for twelve months during which […]
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Virtual – The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again! *For Adults
Virtual – The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again! *For Adults
Fans of historical fiction — this one's for you! We welcome the original Two Nerdy History Girls to Ashland — authors Loretta Chase and Susan Scott Holloway were the originators of the blog and, although it is now inactive, we have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they […]
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Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lucie. Sign up for APL's Newsletter!
Virtual – LGBTQ+ Book Club: Read “Hot Dog Girl” *For 15-25
Virtual – LGBTQ+ Book Club: Read “Hot Dog Girl” *For 15-25
We are so pleased to be partnering with OUT Metrowest to bring this book club for the LGBTQ+ community to our area! If you are 15-25 years old (or thereabouts), identify as LGBTQ+ and would like to chat about books that celebrate LGBTQ+ joys, and to use books as a springboard to discuss the challenges, […]
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Virtual: Photo Travel *for Teens
Virtual: Photo Travel *for Teens
Travel the world without leaving home! Use the instructions below to have your travel photo taken at all the major landmarks across the globe -both real and fictional. * Photo Travel is being offered as VIRTUAL ONLY. As our priority is safety, we've made this difficult decision due to the current surge in Covid 19 […]
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Virtual: Teen Book Chat *for TEENS
Virtual: Teen Book Chat *for TEENS
T(w)een Book Chat - Like a book club, but without the work. Book Chat is a place to talk about your favorite books, what you are currently reading, and share title recommendations with others. You could even use the time to fill out community service earning surveys! Click the link to REGISTER to join via […]
Virtual – Disaster Preparedness with Ashland Assistant Town Manager Jenn Ball
Virtual – Disaster Preparedness with Ashland Assistant Town Manager Jenn Ball
As climate change takes its toll on our region, this conversation could help you better prepare for the future! Jenn Ball will discuss what you need to be ready for disasters such as floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and so on. She will also discuss what resources and services the Town of Ashland has in place for […]
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Virtual: The Midday Book Club: Read “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah *For Adults
Virtual: The Midday Book Club: Read “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah *For Adults
If you're a book lover who can join us during the day, we hope you'll join us! Please join us virtually as we read and discuss The Four Winds by New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah. The Four Winds is a "powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, […]
Virtual – Work from the Inside Out: From Survival to Fulfillment *For Adults
Virtual – Work from the Inside Out: From Survival to Fulfillment *For Adults
Join us for the launch of Career Executive Coach Tammy Gooler Loeb’s new book, Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. In this interactive session Tammy will identify many of the common fears that hold people back from pursuing more satisfying occupations, and explore the […]
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Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Virtual: Lapsit for Infants and Toddlers
Join us for Songs, Fingerplays & Stories. Lapsit will be going virtual for the month of January. You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lois. Thank you for your understanding. Sign up for […]
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Virtual: Read to a Dog with Knives and Machete: for children who are reading on their own
Virtual: Read to a Dog with Knives and Machete: for children who are reading on their own
Join Knives and Machete for a Virtual Read to a Dog Session. A great way for kids to practice their oral reading skills. Sign up for APL's Newsletter!
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Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
Virtual – Stories with Miss Lucie for Pre-School Aged Kids
You can join us live on our Facebook Storytime Group and, while there, you can join the Zoom Session if you'd like your children to be able to interact with Miss Lucie. Sign up for APL's Newsletter!
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Storm Boy” *For Adults
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Storm Boy” *For Adults
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today, we'll be discussing "Storm Boy" which is based on the beloved book, Storm Boy by Colin Thiele, and is a timeless story of an unusual and unconditional friendship. The way it works: Prior to the meeting (whenever works for your schedule), watch Storm Boy on Kanopy — […]
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Virtual – The Basics of Ice Fishing with Jim Lagacy of Mass Fish & Wildlife *Family Friendly
Virtual – The Basics of Ice Fishing with Jim Lagacy of Mass Fish & Wildlife *Family Friendly
If you have ever wanted to learn this fun wintertime activity, now is your chance! Learn how to feel safe and confident standing on the ice as well as all the tools and techniques needed for catching fish. A perfect way to spend some of these cold, winter days! Jim Lagacy is an Aquatic Biologist […]