Ashland Public Library

Finding yourself unexpectedly unemployed is deeply unsettling, personally and professionally. When it occurs at midlife, it is all the more challenging. Discover successful strategies that workers who experienced long-term unemployment can use to piece their well-being back together.

Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time, our weekly storytime especially designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3! This interactive storytime includes sweet stories, fun rhymes and fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. No registration required, just drop in…Learn More

Calling all young adventurers! Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.…Learn More

We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series! Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters!), Lily and Hannah Barrett, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic reviews.

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces.

Love SciFi but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Elizabeth Bear, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there? :)! We're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic reviews.

It’s our Art Club for older kids! Young artists in grades 3-6 are invited to join Miss Lindsay to make awesome creations through a variety of different mediums. It’s the perfect place to hang out with other creative kids and hone in on your skills! Registration required.…Learn More

Celebrate friendship at the Ashland Public Library's Galentine's Day Party! We will have henna, games and snacks. You can paint nails and make your own sugar scrub! This fun event is open to all teens ages 12-18. Registration is requested, but not required.…Learn More

Log on for this month’s declutter club zoom when decluttering humorist Jamie Novak shares how to easily have your treasures appraised. Then join the live guided tidy-up for a quick jumpstart!

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. First POTUS to live in the White House; never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents.

Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. We’ll also read thematic stories, do fun rhymes and fingerplays, and even work on hands-on crafts! Perfect for preschool-aged children and up (ages 3-6) with a caregiver.

Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “Reel Injun - Documentary".

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day edition of our regular Saturday morning storytime! We’ll read sweet stories about love and friendship, run through our favorite songs and rhymes, and finish off by creating handmade valentines to give to loved ones.…Learn More

Gear up for a tech-tastic adventure with our Coding Class for Kids! During this special break week meeting of our popular Kids Coding Class, kids from Kindergarten through grade 5 will dive into the thrilling world of coding, where imagination meets innovation.…Learn More

All families are welcome to join us for our new Off the Page Movie Club, where we’ll be checking out different book-to-screen adaptations of favorite children’s books! You’ll have the opportunity to read the source material as a family before joining us for a fun Saturday movie showing in our large meeting room.…Learn More

Join us for this exciting music and movement program! We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Today, we’re celebrating one of our favorite genres: fantasy! If you’ve ever wanted a magic wand of your own, then this is the (drop-in) workshop for you! Kids in grades K-5 can join to craft their fantastical wand using model magic, gemstones, feathers, multicolored string, and a variety of other goodies.…Learn More

For this month's cookbook club meeting, our theme is "Date Night".

Keep that heart healthy for your Valentine! Specific menu coming soon!

Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time, our weekly storytime especially designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3! This interactive storytime includes sweet stories, fun rhymes and fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. No registration required, just drop in…Learn More

For this month's Biography/Memoir Book Club we'll be discussing "How to say Babylon" by Safiya Sinclair.

Calling all Dog Man fans! As a part of our day-long celebration of graphic novels, we’ll be running another interactive mystery-solving program, where kids can help Dog Man defeat Petey through a series of self-guided puzzles, decoding activities, scavenger hunts, and more.…Learn More

We're gearing up for our 2nd annual Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest (ALYAC) on Saturday, March 21, featuring headliners Lincoln Peirce and Kayla Miller! To get ready, we've invited Daniel Ward, a local young artist, to the library to help us tell our stories and create mini-comics (called 'zines').…Learn More

As a part of our day-long graphic novel celebration, we’ll be showing the film adaptation of one of our favorite graphic novel series—Dog Man! Feel free to bring your own blanket to sit on as you watch Dog Man fight crime and embark on zany adventures.…Learn More

Calling all young adventurers! Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.…Learn More

Author Cecily N. Zander will give a presentation based on her latest book, The Army Under Fire: The Politics of Antimilitarism in the Civil War Era. Winner of The Center for Civil War Research's 2025 Wiley-Silver Prize (best first book on Civil War history), The Army Under Fire is a pathbreaking study focusing on the fierce political debates over the size and use of military forces in the United States during the Civil War era. It examines how prominent political figures interacted with the professional army and how those same leaders misunderstood the value of regular soldiers fighting to reunify the fractured nation. Zander is assistant professor of history at Texas Woman’s University and a Senior Fellow at Southern Methodist University’s Center for Presidential History.

Little Chefs brings hands-on, educational cooking experiences directly to children in a fun and engaging way. Our Edible Science program blends food, science, and sensory exploration as kids take part in interactive experiments using edible ingredients.…Learn More

Explore three prominent Black American painters over two centuries. Robert Duncanson represents an American landscape painter from the mid 19th century through the American Civil War. In 1879, Henry Ossawa Tanner, was the only Black American artist at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art, becoming a favorite student of Thomas Eakins. By 1891, Tanner emigrated to Paris where he was successful at the Salon and remained in Paris except for occasional visits to the US. Jacob Lawrence represented the Harlem Renaissance of the early 20th century, especially with his Migration Series. Lawrence illustrated everyday life, as well as narratives of African-American history and historical figures.

Join us on February 19 at 2:00 PM via Zoom for this Alzheimer’s Association® education program that shares research-based tips to help protect your memory and thinking. Learn why brain health matters at every age, discover simple lifestyle habits that support long-term brain health, and create a personalized action plan you can start using right away.

Gear up for a tech-tastic adventure with our Coding Class for Kids! During this special break week meeting of our popular Kids Coding Class, kids from Kindergarten through grade 5 will dive into the thrilling world of coding, where imagination meets innovation.…Learn More

Welcome to our Women's Wisdom Circle! This is a place for all women, including cis and trans women, to gather and talk about issues that matter to them! For this session Paula Topliffe will lead a discussion on: Self Love and Appreciation: a valentine for yourself.…Learn More

Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews.

Have you dreamed of an adventure maybe just outside your comfort zone but didn’t know how to begin? Do you enjoy learning how “normal” people do extraordinary things and what insights they learn on their journeys? Come hear author, professor, and adventurer James Nehring explain how everyone, regardless of age or ability, can experience the thrills and personal empowerment of a challenge met. Learn how you can create and complete your dream adventure on your own terms!

Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews.

Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. We’ll also read thematic stories, do fun rhymes and fingerplays, and even work on hands-on crafts! Perfect for preschool-aged children and up (ages 3-6) with a caregiver.

Do you love reptiles? If so, you’ll want to join us for an exciting show hosted by the folks from Rainforest Reptiles! They’ll be bringing along some of their scaly friends—different kinds of snakes, lizards, and so much more—for some educational fun.…Learn More

We’re so excited to be welcoming One Up Games back to the library for their exciting History of Nintendo program! History of Nintendo is a walkable and playable museum where participants will be able to learn about Nintendo’s iconic history, from its very beginnings all the way up to today.…Learn More

Here at the library, we’re huge Pokémon fans, so we’re thrilled to be running a program all about Pokémon cards with our friends from Legendary Trio Collectables! Come learn about Pokémon card collecting as a hobby and even try your hand at playing the trading card game.…Learn More

Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones aged 5 and under! Their Play, Learn & Grow program is the perfect way to get your child ready for school and socializing with new friends.…Learn More

Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.

We love chatting with Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and rerelease) of her book, "Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent". Randi author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Collected here are some the most gripping accounts in park history of unfortunate events caused by natural forces or human folly. Be ready for your upcoming summer vacation plans with this important and, probably, humorous presentation!

Join us for this exciting music and movement program! We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Are you a Pokémon master? Kids in grades 2-6 are welcome to join us for our exciting Pokémon Club! This is a low-key hangout space, where kids can come together to share their card collections, watch episodes of the Pokémon anime, and participate in passive activities.…Learn More

We're so thrilled to, once again, participate in FaRoFeb (five years running!) - celebrating Fantasy Romance during the month of Feb! We welcome authors Juliette Cross, Vasilisa Drake, and Coral Alejandra Moore as they talk about their twists on shifter tropes - what shifters will we be talking about? All kinds! Come with your questions! This is sure to be an amazing conversation!

Matrix planting is naturalistic gardening in its purest form. It’s been the hottest professional design trend over the past few years, but it hasn’t gained much traction among home gardeners. Why? I believe it’s because people don’t know where to start. This presentation provides a starting point.

Companies in 2026 employ a vast array of tools to find the perfect hire. Job seekers must be prepared to deal with AI, neuroscience, and a host of possible behavioral assessments. Do these tools actually work? Is it possible to beat them? How can we best prepare, so we present our best self? Ed will discuss why companies use assessments; what they really want to learn; and how you can best prepare for them. And you’ll take some assessments during the presentation! After you participate, you’ll know more about yourself and how you come across to others. You’ll feel more comfortable promoting yourself and persuading hiring authorities that you are aligned with what they want.

Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time, our weekly storytime especially designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3! This interactive storytime includes sweet stories, fun rhymes and fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. No registration required, just drop in…Learn More

Calling all young adventurers! Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.…Learn More

We loved Venessa's debut book "When the Tides Held the Moon" and so we are thrilled to be in conversation with them! With lush illustrations and buoyant prose, Venessa Vida Kelley blends historical fantasy with epic romance at the turn of the 20th century in this unforgettable New York fairytale of queer identity and found family. Bring your questions as we'll be having a rapid fire AMA session about Venessa's books, writing process, illustrations (check them out, they are beautiful!), and what we can look forward to next from them.

The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books. They cover the crime itself, the police investigation and their procedures for nailing the thieves, the psychology and motives that prompt such a bold theft, and how the intrinsic and historical value of the jewels make them targets and add to the public’s fear of their loss.

Come join the Ashland Moms Club for this storytime, where little hands get to explore big ideas! We'll start with a sweet and lively storytime, followed by a simple craft that’s perfect for curious minds. Bring your imagination, and let’s make some colorful memories together! For families with children ages 0-5.…Learn More

We always have such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back (again!)! This time, we'll be delving even deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life". Join us, once again, as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book!

Jacob Lawrence's bold, angular compositions and vibrant tempera colors transformed American art by giving visual form to the African American experience with unprecedented power and dignity, from his groundbreaking Migration Series to his dynamic depictions of Harlem life. His distinctive style—marked by flattened figures, rhythmic patterns, and jewel-like hues—created a uniquely American visual language that captured both the struggle and resilience of Black communities during the Great Migration and beyond. By examining his masterful storytelling technique and his role in the Harlem Renaissance, this program reveals how Lawrence became not just a chronicler of American history, but a revolutionary force who expanded the very definition of what American art could be and whose stories it could tell.

Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. We’ll also read thematic stories, do fun rhymes and fingerplays, and even work on hands-on crafts! Perfect for preschool-aged children and up (ages 3-6) with a caregiver.

Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “Live and Become".

Join Miss Kayla for our weekly Saturday morning storytime! We’ll read lively stories, do fun rhymes and movement activities, and sometimes work on simple crafts. For all families with young children. No registration required.

Gear up for a tech-tastic adventure with our Coding Class for Kids! Every other Saturday, kids from Kindergarten through grade 5 will dive into the thrilling world of coding, where imagination meets innovation. With hands-on projects and fun, interactive lessons, your child will master the basics of coding and create their own cool projects.…Learn More

Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones aged 5 and under! Their Play, Learn & Grow program is the perfect way to get your child ready for school and socializing with new friends.…Learn More

Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones aged 5 and under! Their Play, Learn & Grow program is the perfect way to get your child ready for school and socializing with new friends.…Learn More

Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.

Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers—they’re not just for flight and warmth! Come with your questions because, as always, Heather will share beautiful pictures but we're also keeping plenty of time for Q&A. We hope you can join us for another great discussion!

Join us for this exciting music and movement program! We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

For this month's Front Street Readers Book Club we'll be discussing "An Unfinished Love Story" by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Ask any English child about Boudica and he or she will tell you tales of one of Britain’s greatest heroines. But to many on this side of The Pond, Boudica’s story is still unknown. This program attempts to correct that. Boudica remains one of the most remarkable leaders in Western History. She slaughtered a Roman army. She torched Londinium, leaving a charred layer almost half a meter thick that can still be traced under modern London. According to the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus, her army killed as many as 70,000 civilians in Londinium (London), Verulamium (St. Albans) and Camulodunum (Colchester), rushing “to cut throats, hang, burn, and crucify.” Who was she? Why was she so angry? How could a “mere woman” command such an enormous army? Her story is guaranteed to inspire.

Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time, our weekly storytime especially designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3! This interactive storytime includes sweet stories, fun rhymes and fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. No registration required, just drop in…Learn More

Calling all young adventurers! Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.…Learn More

Whether you have a rudimentary knowledge of Mah Jongg or have been playing for years, we would love to have you join us for an evening of strategy, luck and fun. This is an opportunity for the novice to hone their skills and experienced players to share their knowledge.…Learn More

Please join us for the Environmental Book Club. This month we'll be discussing the book "Ruin Their Crops on the Ground : The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch" by Andrea Freeman.

We love our Romance Book Club! This year, we're going back to our favorite - tropes! We're picking trope and ask that you find a book with that trope. This month, it's an Omegaverse romance! It could be any sub-genre of romance so dig deep. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!We're pleased that our book club will be moderated by romance author, Beth Lisogorsky: Beth is a Xennial romance writer and seasoned TV and film reviewer & recommender.…Learn More

Will this be the year you bring that special idea to life? Join Chelmsford author Anita Saville to learn best practices for getting your project off the ground. Her recent book With a Passion: Seeing Good Ideas Through uses the compelling story of Budget Buddies, an award-winning nonprofit, to help others make meaningful change in their communities. Bottom line: Finding support for your effort is easier than you might think.

Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. We’ll also read thematic stories, do fun rhymes and fingerplays, and even work on hands-on crafts! Perfect for preschool-aged children and up (ages 3-6) with a caregiver.

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library invite you to their Big 2-Day Book Sale on March 6th and 7th!The sale includes thousands of titles, organized by genre and author, with a special section for children's books. To keep the shelves stocked with fresh selections, the Friends will be accepting donations in the library parking lot of gently used books, audio books and DVDs.…Learn More

Join Miss Kayla for our weekly Saturday morning storytime! We’ll read lively stories, do fun rhymes and movement activities, and sometimes work on simple crafts. For all families with young children. No registration required.

Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones aged 5 and under! Their Play, Learn & Grow program is the perfect way to get your child ready for school and socializing with new friends.…Learn More

Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.

Come 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.…Learn More

We had such a great talk with Dawn about New England True Crime that we just had to have her back! Dawn M. Barclay will be chatting about her new book (the 2nd in the series), "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States ". Learn all about the grisly (and not so grisly) criminal behavior and haunted happenings in the states just south of us and, then, plan a trip to visit them all! Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A!

Join us for this exciting music and movement program! We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

For this month's Historical Fiction Book Club we'll be discussing "The Tiffany Girls" by Shelley Noble.

Join Miss Kayla for Little Picassos—revamped! Perfect for kids in grades K-2 who love to get their hands messy, Little Picassos is a unique art club that introduces younger elementary students to different artists, art styles, and mediums. We’ll paint, sculpt, and everything in between—just bring your creativity! Registration required.…Learn More

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey (and Ashland fave!), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.

The stories that make up North Woods often use a particular tree as their anchor. With their ability to live for hundreds of years, changes that spread out over several human lifetimes can occur within the lifetime of a single tree—and can sometimes outpace the ability of the tree to adapt to new conditions. Several panelists from The Nature Conservancy will share short stories about their work with iconic species such as American chestnut and elm (though no apples here!) across New England, with plenty of time for a moderated Q&A where you can ask them your most pressing questions about trees, climate, insects and diseases, and more.

Not sure what to read next? Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews), monthly, for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews.

Virginia Franco, founder of Virginia Franco Resumes, will hold an AMA ("Ask Me Anything") for job seekers. She welcomes any questions about resumes and LinkedIn writing. Franco is a 5X Certified Resume Writer & LinkedIn Profile Expert (NCRW, NCOPE, MRW, CPRW, CEIP). She is a board member and Past President of The National Resume Writers' Association. She is the host of the "Resume Story Teller" podcast and has contributed to numerous publications, including Forbes, Huffington Post, JobScan, Job-Hunt, Ivy Exec, Business2Community.com, Career Sidekick, MedReps, Career Cloud, and NotActivelyLooking.com.

Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time, our weekly storytime especially designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-3! This interactive storytime includes sweet stories, fun rhymes and fingerplays, bounces, and so much more. No registration required, just drop in…Learn More

Calling all young adventurers! Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.…Learn More

It’s our Art Club for older kids! Young artists in grades 3-6 are invited to join Miss Lindsay to make awesome creations through a variety of different mediums. It’s the perfect place to hang out with other creative kids and hone in on your skills! Registration required.…Learn More

Welcome to our Women's Wisdom Circle! This is a place for all women, including cis and trans women, to gather and talk about issues that matter to them! For this session Paula Topliffe will lead a discussion on: Building a sisterhood. A No Judgment Zone.…Learn More

Log on for the March Declutter Program when professional organizer Jamie Novak shares which papers you need to keep and for how long. She’ll also reveal a simple filing system. Jumpstart your decluttering by participating in an (optional) short, live guided tidy up task during the program.

Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. We’ll also read thematic stories, do fun rhymes and fingerplays, and even work on hands-on crafts! Perfect for preschool-aged children and up (ages 3-6) with a caregiver.

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month, we focus on Thomas Jefferson: He was a redhead, invented the swivel chair, and was bizarrely obsessed with proving that America’s mammals were bigger than Europe’s mammals.. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents.

Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “A Nice Indian Boy".

Join Miss Kayla for our weekly Saturday morning storytime! We’ll read lively stories, do fun rhymes and movement activities, and sometimes work on simple crafts. For all families with young children. No registration required.

Don't miss this unique art class to make your own Minecraft Bobblehead with Pop-Up Art School! This program is 90 minutes long and for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. Starting 5/13/25, registration for children's events with limited space opens two weeks before the event date.…Learn More

Gear up for a tech-tastic adventure with our Coding Class for Kids! Every other Saturday, kids from Kindergarten through grade 5 will dive into the thrilling world of coding, where imagination meets innovation. With hands-on projects and fun, interactive lessons, your child will master the basics of coding and create their own cool projects.…Learn More

Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones aged 5 and under! Their Play, Learn & Grow program is the perfect way to get your child ready for school and socializing with new friends.…Learn More

Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.

We are so excited to welcome author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to our virtual stage! They will be discussing her new book, "You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her" - the story of a women-led operation and an appeal for understanding and civility. Lady Bird Johnson’s monumental journey expanded the role of women in politics and progressed the fightfor women’s rights—a fight we still continue today. It's guaranteed to be a fascinating conversation and we hope you can join us for it!

Join us for this exciting music and movement program! We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

For this month's Cookbook Club meeting, we are picking recipes from My America : Recipes From a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi.