Hello Ashland families!

Happy spring! We have many exciting events coming up this May, so read on for more info about those, as well as some book recommendations and articles to check out.

Do you have an infant or toddler that you have to juggle while your older child attends a craft program?  The Children's Room has recently added two high chairs for just that purpose.  Please feel free to use one next time you need to keep your little one from wandering off or creating havoc!

The Friends of the Library will be hosting their book sale this month on Saturday, May 6. Drop by to find some great books!

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks for stopping in!

Ryan
Children's Library Assistant

April Highlights!

May Events!

One Time Programs

Local Author Visit with
Cathy Steinquest

Saturday, May 6 from
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
For ages 3-7 

Local author Cathy Stenquist will read her book Forever Home (about adopting pets from Baypath Humane in Hopkinton) and talk to the kids about Community Helpers.  Who are the Helpers in your community? How can you be a Helper and make a difference?

Author Visit with Saadia Faruqi

Monday, May 8 from
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For ages 5 and up

Saadia Faruqi is the author of the early reader Yasmin series, as well as many early chapter books and middle grade novels. 
She will be discussing her new early chapter book series Marya Khan, as well as anything Yasmin related or about writing for kids in general.

You can find more information about Saadia at her website here.

You can pre-order books here from Aesop's Fable that will be available to pick up at the library.

Recurring Programs

Monday or Friday After School Story and Craft
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Fridays at 4:00 p.m.
For ages 4-8

Each week we will read a story and do a related craft project.  For Pre-K through early elementary. Mondays and Fridays will have the same craft.

Ashland Moms -- Little Crafters
Monday, May 22 at
10:15 a.m.
For ages 0-5

The Ashland Moms offer a story & craft program for little ones once a month. Caregivers are asked to participate with their children. 

Project ABC Play Group
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5

Come explore and learn to play with your little one to stimulate their growth and development. This structured program helps prepare children for socialization and a school experience.

PJ Storytime
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
For ages 3 and up

Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

Lapsit
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 0-4

Join Miss Lois for a story time full of songs and fingerplays. Check out the songs performed by Miss Lois here!

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 11 and
Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m.

For kids who are reading

Children will have the chance to read to one of our corgi friends - Knives or Machete. Both are registered therapy dogs.

Lego Club

Thursday, May 4 and
Thursday, May 18 at 4:00 p.m.

For ages 5 and up

Each child will be given a box filled with an assortment of Lego blocks to build a creation using only what's inside the box. Creations will be displayed.

Saturday Morning Storytime
Saturday, May 13 and 20
at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and up

On Saturdays without other morning programs, come listen to Ryan read some of his favorite stories aloud.

Crafty Saturday
Saturdays all day
For ages 4 and up

Join us for a different drop in craft project every week.