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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 […]
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Virtual – Environmental Book Club: Read “Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival” *For Adults
Virtual – Environmental Book Club: Read “Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival” *For Adults
Please join us for the 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. This month we'll be discussing Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd Heinrich and learn of the wondrous adaptations the animal kingdom […]
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Virtual – What’s on Your TBR pile? with author Alana Quintana Albertson *For Adults
Virtual – What’s on Your TBR pile? with author Alana Quintana Albertson *For Adults
We're thrilled to be starting this new monthly series — What's On Your TBR Pile? — with some of our favorite authors! TBR is "to be read" and we all have stacks we know we can't read in our lifetime. But, with a little help from our favorite authors, we can refine or (goodness!) add […]
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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! Looking for a place to watch anime with your friends? Well, look no further! Come in to re-watch your favorites or catch something new. Email me at hfriedman@ashlandmass.com to request a specific show. Please note that Anime Club is for grades 6th-12th […]
Virtual – Romance Book Club: Read Xio Axelrod *For Adults
Virtual – Romance Book Club: Read Xio Axelrod *For Adults
We're loving our hybrid Romance Book Clubs! You can join in person or online —whatever is most convenient for you. This month, we're reading books by Xio Axelrod, whose The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes was an absolute must read this last year! Be ready to discuss (and add to your TBR pile!). We'll […]
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Stories with Miss Lucie
Stories with Miss Lucie
Come to the Ashland Public Library and have fun reading stories with Miss Lucie. This program is for Pre-School Aged Kids and their Caregivers. Free tickets will be handed out one hour before the start of the program on a first come - first served basis. Space is limited. Family groups will be seated 3 […]
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Rockabye Beats for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and their caregivers – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Rockabye Beats for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and their caregivers – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
An immersive music class where we'll sing, play, and explore instruments, dance, pretend, learn a little Spanish, and show off our goofy side. It’s a chance for children and parents to have fun, make new friends, and come together as a community to jump into the world of music! Space is very limited for this […]
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, Zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
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Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
Card Making for Valentine’s Day with Jan Poppendieck *For Adults
Card Making for Valentine’s Day with Jan Poppendieck *For Adults
Come join us for an evening of card making with Jan, with a focus on Valentine's Day (or Palentine, or Galentine, etc). We will learn stamping and card making techniques using our huge stash of supplies. Everyone will be free to select their papers and card styles in this open format workshop. Jan will teach […]
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Virtual – The Extraordinary Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen *For Adults
Virtual – The Extraordinary Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen *For Adults
Learn the story of how a group of black men, who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort, proved they could take down enemy aircraft abroad and racial barriers at home. Led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Please register for […]
PJ Story Time with Miss Lucie
PJ Story Time with Miss Lucie
Come in your pajamas with your favorite stuffed animal* and listen to entertaining stories with Miss Lucie. The program is limited to only 20 participants and is geared toward families with younger children. Free tickets will be handed out 1 hour prior to the start of the program at the children's circulation desk. Tickets are […]
Virtual – Authors Grace Draven and Ilona Andrews: A Dinner Discussion *For Adults
Virtual – Authors Grace Draven and Ilona Andrews: A Dinner Discussion *For Adults
Have you always wished that you could be a fly on the wall as some of your favorite authors get together for dinner? Well, here's your chance! Join Grace Draven and Ilona and Gordon Andrews as they discuss books, writing, and whatever they'd like to — just as they would at the dinner table! We'll […]
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Game Night *for Teens
Game Night *for Teens
T(w)een Game Night - Play video games, board games, or card games! T(w)een events are open to all 6th-12th graders. And often have snacks! Hear all about our events by signing up for the library's newsletter!
Mystery Book Club: Read “Murder in Montparnasse” *For Adults
Mystery Book Club: Read “Murder in Montparnasse” *For Adults
Mystery and Thriller readers, this is for you! Please join us, in person, for our Mystery Book Club where we discuss Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood. Synopsis: Always enticing in divine twenties fashion, Phryne, one of the most exciting and likeable heroines in crime writing today, leads us through a tightly plotted maze of […]
Virtual – The Great British Baking Tour
Virtual – The Great British Baking Tour
Enjoy a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. Even the trickiest parts of British recipes will be translated for Americans so […]
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Lego Club *For Kids Ages 5 and Up
Lego Club *For Kids Ages 5 and Up
Each child will be given a box filled with an assortment of Lego blocks and will build a creation using only what's inside the box within the 45 minute time limit. The finished creations will be displayed in the Children's Room for a few weeks. Attendance is limited to 18 kids per session. Free tickets […]
Read to a Dog with “Knives” and “Machete” *For Kids
Read to a Dog with “Knives” and “Machete” *For Kids
Children with some reading ability will read to Knives or Machete, registered therapy dogs, for 10 minutes. Books may be brought from home or checked out from the library shelves. There are six time slots available per dog at 6:o0pm, 6:10pm, 6:20pm, 6:30pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm. Please sign your child up for a 10 minute session […]
DIY Green Products – Cinnamon Mouthwash *For Adults
DIY Green Products – Cinnamon Mouthwash *For Adults
We're learning to make you own green products! Each month, you'll learn how to make an easy, sustainable cleaning or beauty product that will have ingredients you can trust and products you'll be happy to use. We'll also be discussing why we're moving towards green products, how the ingredients work, if there are any safety […]
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Stories with Miss Lucie
Stories with Miss Lucie
Come to the Ashland Public Library and have fun reading stories with Miss Lucie. This program is for Pre-School Aged Kids and their Caregivers. Free tickets will be handed out one hour before the start of the program on a first come - first served basis. Space is limited. Family groups will be seated 3 […]
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “The Elephant and the Butterfly” *For Adults
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “The Elephant and the Butterfly” *For Adults
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today, we’ll be discussing The Elephant and the Butterfly which was an Official Selection at the Tribeca Film Festival. The way it works: PRIOR to the meeting (whenever works for your schedule), watch The Elephant and the Butterfly on Kanopy — one of the library's video streaming service […]
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Read to a Dog with Bear *For Children
Read to a Dog with Bear *For Children
Read to Bear the therapy dog! Children with some reading ability will read to Bear, a registered therapy dog. Each child will have a chance to read a short book to Bear and can listen to the other readers. There are six time slots available: 11:00am, 11:10am, 11:20am, 11:30am, 11:40am, 11:50am. Please sign your child […]
Name That Tune – Seventies Edition!
Name That Tune – Seventies Edition!
Are you a child of the disco ball or Woodstock? If you remember the Lennon glasses, the bell bottoms, and Soul Train, join us for this groovy opportunity to show off your music memory of the 70’s! We’ll have several rounds with shorter and shorter clips of 70’s music. If you can pick the tune, […]
Virtual – Fantasy Romance Panel: Writing Complex Relationships, Both Romantic and Platonic *For Adults
Virtual – Fantasy Romance Panel: Writing Complex Relationships, Both Romantic and Platonic *For Adults
We're so thrilled to participate in FaRoFeb - celebrating Fantasy Romance during the month of Feb! We welcome authors HR Moore, Darynda Jones, Whitney Hill, and Nicolette Andrews as they talk about creating complex relationships, either romantic or platonic. As we look towards Valentine's Day, we celebrate our own friendships and significant others —why not […]
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Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
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C.R.A.F.T. *for TEENS & ADULTS
C.R.A.F.T. *for TEENS & ADULTS
Crafternoon — Each month a new art or craft to make and take! Crafternoon is now for Tweens, Teens, and Adults! If you are in grade 6 through adult, join us to learn a new craft! Please register for this event so we can know how much material to have on hand, as all materials […]
Virtual – Author John E. Happ Discusses “The Navigation Case”
Virtual – Author John E. Happ Discusses “The Navigation Case”
Join author John E. Happ as he recounts the discovery of an aged and glossy leather briefcase in his family house. Learn how the contents of that case revealed the true-life saga of his father’s participation in fascinating but deadly cadet training and violent air missions in New Guinea! Happ’s book, The Navigation Case, reveals […]
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Virtual – Bio/Memoir Book Club: Read ‘The World According to Fannie Davis’ by Bridgett M. Davis *For Adults
Virtual – Bio/Memoir Book Club: Read ‘The World According to Fannie Davis’ by Bridgett M. Davis *For Adults
For this month's Biography/Memoir Book Club we'll be discussing The World According to Fannie Davis: My Mother's Life in the Detroit Numbers by Bridgett M. Davis Join the conversation as we discuss The World According to Fannie Davis, the true story of a young mother from Nashville, Tennessee, who borrowed $100 from her brother to run […]
Virtual – Zero Carbon, Zero Bills with Author David Green
Virtual – Zero Carbon, Zero Bills with Author David Green
Local author David Green will be joining us (virtually) to talk about how he brought his house to a zero carbon footprint, saving thousands of dollars a year. Learn how to cut down on your carbon footprint and save money on your home’s heating and electricity bills during this informative online presentation. Each attendee will […]
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Virtual – Great Decisions Discussion Group – Organizational Meeting
Virtual – Great Decisions Discussion Group – Organizational Meeting
Please join us for the start-up meeting for the 2022 Great Decisions foreign policy discussion group. Adults of all ages are invited to join us to share their knowledge, to learn more about global affairs, and to have the opportunity to read and discuss topics of substance with other adults. We are grateful to Gretchen […]
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Stories with Miss Lucie
Stories with Miss Lucie
Come to the Ashland Public Library and have fun reading stories with Miss Lucie. This program is for Pre-School Aged Kids and their Caregivers. Free tickets will be handed out one hour before the start of the program on a first come - first served basis. Space is limited. Family groups will be seated 3 […]
Friday Afternoon Movies at the Library – Children’s Movie
Friday Afternoon Movies at the Library – Children’s Movie
Please call the Children's Room at 508-881-0134 x 5 for the movie title. Everyone entering the library who is Age 3 or older will need to wear a mask, whether or not they have been vaccinated. Family groups will be seated 3 feet apart. Space is limited. Once room capacity has been reached, the program […]
Virtual – LGBTQ+ Book Club: Read “Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me” *For 15-25
Virtual – LGBTQ+ Book Club: Read “Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me” *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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5-Minute Creation Stations For Grades 2 – 5: REGISTRATION REQUIRED
5-Minute Creation Stations For Grades 2 – 5: REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Teams will have 5-minutes to build something using the materials in mystery boxes. Everyone attending a Children’s Program who is age 3 or older will need to wear a mask while at the program or while in the Children’s Room, whether or not they have been vaccinated. Family groups will be seated 3 feet apart […]
Book Donation Day
Book Donation Day
Please stop by the library to donate your gently used books from 11:00am – 2:00pm today! Please see guidelines here: https://friendsoftheapl.org/donate-books/ Thank you!
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, Zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
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Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
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Virtual – The Midday Book Club: Read “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride *For Adults
Virtual – The Midday Book Club: Read “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride *For Adults
For this month's Midday Book Club, we'll be discussing Deacon King Kong by James McBride Join the conversation as we discuss Deacon King Kong by nationally acclaimed author James McBride. In Deacon King Kong, McBride "brings to vivid life the people affected by a shooting in a south Brooklyn housing project: the victim, the African-American and Latinx […]
Virtual – Get Organized In 2022
Virtual – Get Organized In 2022
In this fun and interactive workshop, learn how to achieve your organizing goals for 2022. Receive tips on tackling clutter, starting the purging process, and better utilizing your calendars and to-do lists. Discover a new approach on how to think about all the stuff you own that will put you on the path to an […]
Virtual – What’s on Your TBR pile? with YA author Maurene Goo *For Teens and Adults
Virtual – What’s on Your TBR pile? with YA author Maurene Goo *For Teens and Adults
We're thrilled with this monthly series — What's On Your TBR Pile? — with some of our favorite authors! TBR is "to be read" and we all have stacks we know we can't read in our lifetime. But, with a little help from our favorite authors, we can refine or (goodness) add to our piles! […]
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SEEDS, Inc “Saving the Oceans” for Grades K – 4 – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
SEEDS, Inc “Saving the Oceans” for Grades K – 4 – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This program is designed to instill a passion for the STEM fields in young minds with fun, hands-on activities to engage young learners. October's oil spill off the coast of California gives us the perfect opportunity to learn about how we can all do our part to clean up Earth's oceans. Space is very limited […]
Virtual – Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan Goodman Discuss “Racism, Not Race”
Virtual – Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan Goodman Discuss “Racism, Not Race”
We hope you'll join us for this very important conversation with authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman on their book Racism, Not Race: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Drawing on evidence from both natural and social science, Dr. Graves and Dr. Goodman dismantle the malignant myth of gene-based racial difference. They demonstrate […]
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Read to a Dog with “Knives” and “Machete” *For Kids
Read to a Dog with “Knives” and “Machete” *For Kids
Children with some reading ability will read to Knives or Machete, registered therapy dogs, for 10 minutes. Books may be brought from home or checked out from the library shelves. There are six time slots available per dog at 6:o0pm, 6:10pm, 6:20pm, 6:30pm, 6:40pm, 6:50pm. Please sign your child up for a 10 minute session […]
Virtual – Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin, Discusses Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality
Virtual – Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin, Discusses Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality
We hope you can join us for this very important discussion! Sybrina Fulton is dedicating her life to transforming family tragedy into social change. Since the death of her 17 year old son, Trayvon Martin, during the violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. […]
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Stories with Miss Lucie
Stories with Miss Lucie
Come to the Ashland Public Library and have fun reading stories with Miss Lucie. This program is for Pre-School Aged Kids and their Caregivers. Free tickets will be handed out one hour before the start of the program on a first come - first served basis. Space is limited. Family groups will be seated 3 […]
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Hunting and Gathering” *For Adults
Virtual – Friday Night Film Discussion: “Hunting and Gathering” *For Adults
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today, we’ll be discussing Hunting and Gathering or Ensemble, C'est Tout which was nominated for both the Cesar Awards and the European Film Awards. The way it works: PRIOR to the meeting (whenever works for your schedule), watch Hunting and Gathering on Kanopy — one of the library's […]
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Minute-to-Win-It *for TEENS
Minute-to-Win-It *for TEENS
Can you complete each task in under a minute? Do you have what it takes to win the trophy? Compete against your friends in our Minute-to-Win-It tournament! For more information, contact Teen Librarian Holly Friedman at hfriedman@ashlandmass.com.
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Saturday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, Zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]
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Mom’s Club- Little Crafters
Mom’s Club- Little Crafters
The Mom's Club of Ashland and the Friends of the Ashland Library are offering a renewed story & craft program for infants through age 5. Adult caregivers are asked to participate with their children. This program is free and open to the public -- all are welcome! Everyone attending a Children’s Program who is age […]
Hybrid: Teen Book Chat *for TEENS
Hybrid: 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 […]
Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Monday Needlecraft Club *For Adults
Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome — knit, needlepoint, crochet, zentangle, quilting, sewing, etc!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. We're trying two times — Mondays and Saturdays — for two months to see which is the best for our participants. At the end of October, […]