Ashland Public Library

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 turn to James Madison: Our teensiest president who tried to conquer Canada. Instead, Canada captured Michigan. Oops. 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 “Eat Drink Man Woman".

We love horror writers and we love horror fests! We are working on the most amazing lineup of authors but wanted to make sure you saved the date. We'll have panels, games, booksales and signings. We're also celebrating the book, "The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand" with several authors who contributed to this wonderful anthology.

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

Help make sure the library is designed for you! The Teen Advisory Boards meets once a month to discuss future teen events, book purchases and more. We will often do crafts to prepare for events during the meeting. Teens are welcome to come to as many meetings as they would like, but are not required to come to any specific number of meetings.…Learn More

Calling all LEGO masters! Join Kim the LEGO Lady for an interactive building adventure! Afterward, your awesome creations will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO Club! For kids in grades K-3. Registration is required and space is limited.…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 always have so much fun with Jeremy that we just had to have him back to discuss the amazing lighthouses of Cape Cod. From Race Point Light all the way to Nobska Point Light - learn the history and personal stories that make us want to make a trip out. And, with summer coming, maybe you can plan a lighthouse tour! As you may know, Jeremy D'Entremont is one of our very favorite speakers so we hope you'll join us for another wonderful 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 Historical Fiction Book Club we'll be discussing "The Wildes: a novel in five acts" by Louis Bayard.

Embark on a captivating journey through Morocco, where ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes come alive. Travel from the vibrant, colorful streets of Marrakech with bustling souks, and stunning architecture – to the vast, mesmerizing expanse of the Sahara Desert. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of golden dunes under endless skies. Whether you’re drawn to the scent of spices in a Marrakech market or the silent magic of a Saharan sunset, you'll enjoy this unforgettable glimpse into one of the world’s most enchanting destinations. Led by travel expert Chris McCormack.

This month Jane Healey is on away doing book research so guest author, Greer Macallister , is pinch hitting for her! Join Greer for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're so grateful to Greer for stepping in with what we expect will be fabulous book recs!

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

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your cooking habits. In this lively and practical online cooking class, culinary medicine educator and chef Christine Van Bloem will demonstrate how to create light, Mediterranean-inspired meals that feel satisfying, seasonal, and completely doable for one or two people.

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.

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 "The Wives" by Simone Gorrindo.

Join curator Rachel Vogel for a virtual tour of the exhibition Parasol Press: Breaking New Ground in this Zoom webinar. The first exhibition to survey Parasol Press’s remarkable publications from 1970–2014, this exhibition showcases radical innovations that pushed the boundaries of printmaking and secured Parasol’s place as one of the most important print publishers of the twentieth century. Parasol’s published editions were among the decade’s most ambitious prints, demonstrating the complex and varied ways artists explored the materiality of printed surfaces while challenging the medium’s limits.

This month we will be making adorable needle-felted chicks!This project is perfect for needle-felting beginners, but also fun for all experience levels!Ashland residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn More

Diane Keaton was an American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. Her career spanned over five decades, and she became famous in the 1970s for her roles in The Godfather films and Woody Allen's Annie Hall, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Keaton's style, timing, and emotional honesty brought a mix of vulnerability, wit, and offbeat charm to her roles, making them unforgettable and deeply human. Enjoy a look at the life and career of one of America's favorite actresses

Benjamin West, born in Pennsylvania, moved to London in 1763. Although West spent the American Revolutionary War in London, he trained and inspired three generations of American artist in London. He also became King George III’s court historical painter and eventually the second President of the London Royal Academy. Explore West’s complicated relationship with both King George III and the American Revolutionary War. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, who has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Masters in the History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations at the Worcester Art Museum, for WISE (the Worcester Institute for Senior Education), garden clubs, libraries, senior centers, and other organizations. Martha's specialty presentations related to specific periods, artists, and activities provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art.

Our Tinker Playgroup is a hands-on, curiosity-driven space designed for children ages 2–5, where little learners explore through play, creativity, and discovery. Using simple STEAM-inspired activities, children build early skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—all while having fun.…Learn More

Do you enjoy writing? Do you have a project you’re working on? Would you like to start a new piece? Stop by the Ashland Public Library’s Teen Room on Thursday, April 16th from 5:00-6:00 PM for a Creative Writing Club meeting. This is a relaxed club.…Learn More

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

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.

In 1972, the United States completed the 6th manned exploration of the Moon. It had taken a decade and billions of dollars to create the technology and procedures to make it a reality. In the half century since then no one has gone back. Following the completion of the Space Shuttle program, America elected to cobble together spare parts to build a spacecraft that can head back towards the Moon. Our Solar System Ambassador, David Ball, introduces us to the SLS program and the plan to go back to the future. Ball served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and is a now a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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.

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 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

Put on your dancing shoes, because we’re welcoming Parody Playhouse BACK to the library for another morning of musical fun! A music and movement experience for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers, Parody Playhouse’s performance includes kid-friendly versions of popular songs that help teach important social-emotional skills.…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.

We love crafts and we love games—what better way is there to combine both than by making your own tic-tac-toe game? By painting your own board and crafting unique game pieces out of air-dry clay, you’ll have your own special tic-tac-toe set you can take home and play with again and again.…Learn More

Traveling through both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, this illustrated journey ventures into the rugged Andes, where jagged peaks rise above glacial rivers and windswept plains. Through vivid storytelling and award-winning photography, you will be transported to a land of aquamarine lagoons, guanacos and condors, and breathtaking mountain vistas. As we traverse one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth, explore the region’s rich history, scientific significance and vibrant culture. Led by Eric J. Simon, Ph.D., a professor at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions.

We love crafts and we love games—what better way is there to combine both than by making your own tic-tac-toe game? By painting your own board and crafting unique game pieces out of air-dry clay, you’ll have your own special tic-tac-toe set you can take home and play with again and again.…Learn More

For this month's Cookbook Club meeting, we are picking recipes from Zabar's : A Family Story, With Recipes by Lori Zabar.

Exploring the life and music of one of the theater's most beloved performers and her work in Broadway (My Fair Lady, Camelot, Victor/Victoria etc.)

Are you ready to get clear on what you really want and determine what’s next in your career? Your career isn’t about following someone else’s map. It’s about trusting your own compass and being the C.E.O. of your career. C = Curiosity E = Be Engaged O = Take Ownership. Learn how to engage the CEO framework, a succession of 5 practices, designed to help you navigate a path to direct your career with confidence and purpose. Led by Tammy Gooler Loeb, MBA, CPCC, a career and leadership strategy coach, speaker, author and podcast host. Her award-winning book, Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You, outlines the typical barriers that keep people professionally stuck, and how to move past them. As the host of the "Work from the Inside Out" podcast, Tammy has interviewed over 290 guests who have made thoughtful career transitions, sharing their origin stories, strategies, and insights with a global audience.

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 "The Wives" by Simone Gorrindo.

Join us for a tasty Earth Day celebration where we’ll be decorating earth-inspired cupcakes! You’ll get to make two different cupcakes to enjoy–-a vanilla cupcake with blue and green frosting and a chocolate “dirt cake” cupcake. All supplies will be provided! For kids in grades K-6.…Learn More

Join us for a tasty Earth Day celebration where we’ll be decorating earth-inspired cupcakes! You’ll get to make two different cupcakes to enjoy–-a vanilla cupcake with blue and green frosting and a chocolate “dirt cake” cupcake. All supplies will be provided! For kids in grades K-6.…Learn More

Join mindfulness and meditation instructor Lauren Masse, founder of Bright Heart Coaching, to create positive habits that last with proven strategies for success. This session explores the science of habit formation and how to make sustainable changes. Learn to overcome obstacles and build routines that support your well-being. Perfect for anyone looking to achieve personal growth and wellness goals.

In honor of Memorial Day, the Ashland Public Library will have a Card Making for Veterans event on Thursday, April 23rd from 2:30-3:30 PM. Blank cards, colored pencils and stamps will be provided. Cards should contain a nice note and can be decorated to add a more thoughtful touch.…Learn More

Our Tinker Playgroup is a hands-on, curiosity-driven space designed for children ages 2–5, where little learners explore through play, creativity, and discovery. Using simple STEAM-inspired activities, children build early skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—all while having fun.…Learn More

Join us for a fun math event designed for K–5 students, where kids can build their math skills through interactive games and hands-on challenges with the help of high school volunteers from the National Honor Society. The event will give students the…Learn More

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.

Have you ever wanted to play mini golf in the library? Thanks to our friends from One Up Games, you can! Stop on by to play through several holes of their LED mini golf course with your family and friends. No registration required, just come check it out! For kids and teens.…Learn More

Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “My Happy Family".

We can’t wait to sing and dance along with award-winning children’s musician Evan Haller, AKA Music at the Blissful! Evan’s show is high-energy, interactive, a little silly, and perfect for kids of all ages. All families are welcome to join for a toe-tapping good time! Drop in, no registration required.…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.

We're thrilled to welcome Ashland Town Manager, Michael Herbert, to the Library! He will be here to answer your burning questions about the town, it's finances, the upcoming town meeting and election, or anything that you are curious about. We hope you'll join us for this special, dedicated time to "AMA" (ask me anything) with Michael.…Learn More

Join us for our first-ever family trivia extravaganza! Register your family as a team to participate in a game of general knowledge trivia covering a variety of topics. Put your collective skills to the test to see if you’re the most trivia-savvy family! The winning team will receive a small prize.…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.

As we head into our 3rd Annual Ren Faire on Saturday May 2nd, we wanted to learn more about them - and we're excited to host Jonathan, Crocker who will chat with us about why Ren Faire's have become more popular, how they are so inclusive, and how they bring out the knight/damsel/jester in so many of us. We'll learn a bit about the history but more who Ren Faires have evolved and become places of play, friendship, learning, and joy. We hope you can join us for this fun conversation!

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.

As we head into our 3rd Annual Ren Faire on Saturday May 2nd, we wanted to celebrate with romance authors who write about Ren Faires! And, we're so thrilled that Jen DeLuca, Jamie Pacton, and Sam Parks will be joining us. If you know of their books, you know that their Ren Faire settings for luscious romance stories are to die for (not on by the sword, just metaphorically :). We hope you can join us for this virtual discussion about Jen, Jamie, and Sam's characters, the ideal place at a Ren Faire to fall in love, and the vagaries of choosing between grog and mead. Then, after this program, we hope you will jump on your valiant steed and join us, in person, for our Ren Faire! Where you, too, may juggle your way into your dream date's heart.

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

Examine the history of Vladimir Putin's rise to power and his subsequent authoritarian dictatorship over Russia. Beginning with the Russian leader's time as deputy mayor of St. Petersburg in 1994 and his subsequent rise to power as president of Russia in 2000, the discussion analyzes how Putin used authoritarian tactics to cement his hold on power and eradicate sources of opposition to his leadership. Moreover, the talk highlights how Putin's ideological vision of a newly restored Russian empire--as well as the dictator's deep resentment of U.S. foreign policy--have shaped Russia's actions in the world, including its invasion of Ukraine since 2022.

We're thrilled to welcome, author Errick Nunnally, to give us the best writing advice! Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Errick Nunnally served one tour in the Marine Corps before deciding art school would be a safer—and more natural—pursuit. He strives to develop his strengths in storytelling and remains permanently distracted by art, comics, science fiction, history, and horror. Trained as a graphic designer, he has earned a black belt in Krav Maga with Muay Thai kickboxing after dark. Errick’s successes include: short stories; novels; a comic strip collection, Lost in Transition; and first prize in one hamburger contest. He also has two lovely children and one beautiful wife. His latest novel is The Queen of Saturn and the Prince in Exile, A Black nerd coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Boston about a boy who struggles to learn the truth behind his mother’s claims of otherworldly origins in the smoldering aftermath of the Civil Rights era and COINTELPRO's dying breaths.

Join the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc” Patricia Hunt Sinacole for her presentation, “Job Hunting Do's and Don'ts.” This interactive session will be packed with information to help you become more productive, including: the use/misuse of social media in a search; networking tips; a job hunter’s elevator speech, resumes and references, cover letters; and job search statistics. This year, she has added more information about LinkedIn and tips for “being found” on LinkedIn. Trends will also be discussed, in both talent acquisition and the world of employment.

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

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will explore the power of story-telling and the impact of film to embody and inhabit the law and its relationship to ideas about injustice, liberty, citizenry, race, justice, crime, punishment, and social order. Watch a dozen courtroom scenes from famous films and discover why they are so powerful, and what they teach us about the trial process.

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

Our Tinker Playgroup is a hands-on, curiosity-driven space designed for children ages 2–5, where little learners explore through play, creativity, and discovery. Using simple STEAM-inspired activities, children build early skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—all while having fun.…Learn More

Do you enjoy writing? Do you have a project you’re working on? Would you like to start a new piece? Stop by the Ashland Public Library’s Teen Room on Thursday, April 30th from 5:00-6:00 PM for a Creative Writing Club meeting. This is a relaxed club.…Learn More

Have you heard that we are hosting a Mini Ren(aissance) Faire at the Ashland Library on Saturday, May 2nd? Well, no self respecting Medieval-ite can attend a Ren Faire without a Flower Crown! We invite you to join us making your very own to wear to the Ren Faire or just around the house. Either way, you'll be stylin'! This event is for adults only, but we'll have a similar program for kids and teens - keep a lookout for them. If you attended last year, feel free to join us again to add to your growing collection!

Discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature of solid matter. From Louis Comfort Tiffany's jewel-toned stained glass windows that turned churches into cathedrals of color, to Dale Chihuly's explosive blown glass sculptures that bring the ocean's mysteries to museum galleries, to Dan Dailey's whimsical figurative pieces that blend fine art with storytelling magic. This program illuminates how fire, breath, and imagination combine to create some of the most spectacular and ethereal art forms known to humanity.

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.

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.

We're participating in the Ashland Library's Mini Ren Faire! Shop for gently used books or drop your gently used books from 10-3pm, wear your Medieval garb, and check out our vendors, merchants, and performers here for the Ren Faire! Can't wait to see you!Find more information about the 2025 Mini Ren Faire!For this special sale, you'll find "old" books that any collector will love to own.…Learn More

SAVE THE DATE!We are beyond excited to bring our 3rd Annual Mini Ren Faire to Ashland! If you love things Medieval, Pirates, Puffy Shirts, and so much more, this is for you. We'll have jousts, crafts, vendors, and something for every age. This is not just a turkey leg extravaganza, it is also an opportunity to learn how people lived (and survived) back in the day with demonstrations and hands-on activities.…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.

You all know how much we love our talk with romance authors and this one is a doozy! We're chatting with mega-star, Rebecca Zanetti, and we're catching her between book launches! "Prince of Darkness", the 17th book in the Dark Protectors series just came out in April and "One Dark Kiss", the 2nd book in the Grimm Bargains series comes out in June! We'll be celebrating Rebecca's books as well as discussing her glamorous life as a best-selling author. We hope you can join us for what will be a fun and fascinating conversation!

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 "James" by Percival Everett.

Most visitors to London, due to time restraints, are just delighted to get to spend their precious few days at the National Gallery, the British Museum or the British Library. But there is just so much more to delight in. Get introduced to some of the Little Gems of the majestic city of London. Start out at the Kensington Garden Museum, move on to the Queens Gallery, and then walk down Whitehall Street to descend into the unbelievable Churchill War Rooms. The Wallace Collection, the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Courtauld Gallery are all on the itinerary too. Traveling up to Hampstead Heath and explore Kenwood House, the house of John Keats and the very Gothic cemetery where Karl Marx is buried. And stop by Mayfair in search of that nightingale that famously sang in Barkley Square. Do some shopping at Harrods, Twining Tea shop, Fortnum and Mason and, Hatchard Book Store. A tip sheet on the gems visited, and on books and movies you might like to explore, will be distributed.

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

This program focuses on four intriguing--and cutting edge--mysteries of the Universe. Each of these is now a major field of study, and scientists around the world believe we are on the brink of discovering mind-altering answers. 1. Is there life beyond Earth? 2. What is Dark Matter and Dark Energy? 3. What is the Multiverse? 4. What are Supermassive Black Holes?

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

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 "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter" by Ben Goldfarb or "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America" by Leila Philip.

Our Tinker Playgroup is a hands-on, curiosity-driven space designed for children ages 2–5, where little learners explore through play, creativity, and discovery. Using simple STEAM-inspired activities, children build early skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—all while having fun.…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

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 a wedding fever – runaway brides/jilted/best men/wedding planners - romance! It could be any sub-genre of romance so dig deep.…Learn More

Join us weekly for some "end of the week" mindfulness practice! This program offers a quiet, inclusive space for guided and silent meditation and is open to adults (18+), with no experience necessary. Each 45-minute session will begin with a short guided practice and transition into a longer period of silent meditation.…Learn More

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 move to another James - James Monroe: James Monroe and James Madison are not interchangeable! It’s true. He wore knee breeches and stockings long after they were cool; the only foreign capital named for a U.S. president was named for him. Like two of his predecessors, he died on July 4. 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.

Hooray, it's an early release day for Ashland students! Come join us in the afternoon for a showing of last year's live-action Lilo & Stitch movie. Feel free to bring your own blanket so you can cozy up in our large meeting room! No registration required.…Learn More

Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “Black Dog".

Peek into the world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. In collaboration with the Ashland Sustainability Group, we’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems.…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.

Explore the the biology of ticks and the growing threat of tick-borne diseases. While Lyme disease (caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by blacklegged ticks) is the most common vector-borne disease in North America, there are many other serious pathogens carried by different tick species, including those causing babesiosis, anaplasmosis, Powassan encephalitis, and alpha-gal syndrome. Understand the three-phase risk framework — pre-bite prevention (proper clothing, DEET/picaridin on skin, permethrin on clothing, yard sprays), tick bite response (simple removal with fine-tipped tweezers, avoiding myths like using Vaseline or squeezing), and post-bite risk assessment using tick testing through TickReport, which identifies the tick species, evaluates feeding duration, and tests for pathogen DNA to help gauge individual risk. Learn how not all tick species carry the same pathogens, not every tick is infected, and transmission risk increases with feeding time, making individualized assessment valuable. Discover resources from NEWVEC (New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases) and the TickReport website.