Adult Programs
We have in person, hybrid or virtual programs! Please click on the link to receive the zoom information if its online. Check your spam folder if you don't see the confirmation in your inbox.

Virtual - LGBTQ+ Book Club
Monday, November 28 @ 7pm

Read or watch "Heartstopper"

A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. Also a series on Netflix so read or watch and join us to discuss!

(In-Person) Nature Photography with Steve McGrath
Saturday, December 3 @ 10am

Join photographer Steve McGrath out in the "field" for this new monthly series. Learn how to use your various devices to take the best nature photographs that you can!

This Week:

Virtual: Boston's Haymarket & The Market District with Historic New England
Monday, November 21 @ 11am
Join Historic New England's Ken Turino and Otto Gallotto, President of the Haymarket Pushcart Association, for a presentation on the past, present, and future of Boston’s Market District.

Virtual: A Trip To The Dordogne Region Of France with The Traveling Librarian
Tuesday, November 22 @ 2pm
Also known as the Perigord, the area is focused on the meandering Dordogne River, which eventually passes the grand city of Bordeaux on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. With its distinctive cuisine, dramatic medieval castles and churches, and prehistoric caves and other monuments, the Dordogne is rich in history and French culture. 

Virtual: Boston Tabloid -- The Killing of Robin Benedict
Tuesday, November 22 @ 7pm
Boston Tabloid reconstructs a grisly murder, and explores one man's bizarre obsession. In revisiting this legendary crime, author Don Stradley consulted journalists involved in the media frenzy, prison authorities, arresting officers, and psychiatrists, all in an effort to unravel a most tangled story.

Next Week: 

Virtual: Jimmy Carter & The Camp David Accords
Tuesday, November 29 @ 2pm
This program contextualizes the diplomatic, economic, cultural and military interactions between empires, nations and peoples in the 20th century that shaped America’s increasingly important role in the world and set the stage for The Camp David Accords. 

Virtual: Dreamcatchers -- Extraordinary Native American Women
Thursday, December 1 @ 2pm
This presentation will celebrate the lives and legacy of members from various tribal affiliations -- amazing individuals who were explorers, doctors, social reformers and advocates.

Virtual: Shopping Rights and Holiday Fraud Prevention
Thursday, December 1 @ 2pm
The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation is here to provide you with essential information and tips to stay steps ahead of fraudsters during the holiday season, including how to avoid lost or stolen packages, knowing what a store’s return policy is, tips on how to spot and avoid credit card skimming devices and much more.

Virtual: The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire
Thursday, December 1 @ 7pm
Author Stephanie Schorow will discuss her new book, "The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy".

Weekly ELL Classes with Hopkinton Library

These weekly classes alternates between in person and online. Contact the group leader for information on joining for the meetings. We are happy to be collaborating with the Hopkinton Public Library for this series! 

Beginner ELL Conversation Circle
Thursdays at 2pm
Contact Janet Fannon to join

Advanced ELL Conversation Circle
Fridays at 11am

Contact Ellen Deustch to join

Knitting

Saturday Knit & Crochet Club

Saturdays at 2pm

Monday Knit & Crochet Club

Mondays at 6pm

Children's Programs

Unless otherwise specified, all programs are in-person walk-in. There may be room capacity limits for some, though, so come early! 

Ashland Moms - Little Crafters
for Ages 0 to 5
Monday, November 28 @ 10:15am

Caregivers are asked to participate with their children in this storytime and craft program. Attendance is limited for this program.

Lego Club
*For Ages 5 and Up
Thursday, December 1 @ 4pm

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 within 45 minutes.

Family Movie: DC League of Super-Pets
*(Animated, Rated PG)
Saturday, December 3 @ 10:30am

Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—a hound, potbellied pig, turtle and squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the Justice League.

This Week

Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 22 @ 11am
This program is limited to 20 people in the storytime room and is first come, first serve. 

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 22 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(Hybrid) - Lapsit
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 23 @ 10:30am
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online.

Next Week

Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 29 @ 11am
This program is limited to 20 people in the storytime room and is first come, first serve. 

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 29 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(Hybrid) - Lapsit 
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 30 @ 10:30am
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online.

Friday Morning Storytime
*For Pre-School Aged Kids
Friday, December 2 @ 11am

Crafty Saturdays! 
Saturdays 10am-3pm

Drop in on Saturdays in the Children's Room and find a different craft to do every week! 

Teen Programs

Calling all Tweens and Teens! Ana still needs your help in bringing back a Teen Advisory Board.

If you are interested, email them at [email protected].

If you're in 8th grade or higher (aged 13 or up) and want to keep up-to-date on events, be the first to know about new books coming in, and have easy access to library resources, join our Discord server!

Program Videos

Check out the library's YouTube Channel! We are recording many of our programs so subscribe today so you don't miss out. 

Authors Jeaniene Frost and Alyssa Day in Conversation

Making the Long Dream of Fusion Energy a Reality Now

The Friends of The Ashland Library

The next Friends book sale is a two day event! Friday, December 2nd from 6-8pm for Members Only (become a member on the spot!) and Saturday, December 3rd from 10-4pm. 

Then in 2023,  Friends Mini Book & Art Sale and Donation Day is moving to the 1st Saturday of the month from 10-1pm (next sale is Saturday, Jan 7th). Same great format - you can shop AND drop your books for donation off at the same time - just a bit earlier in the month. .

If you cannot make it at this time you can drop off small donations in the drop box that is in the lobby of the library. 

Contact the Friends with any questions — they'd love to hear from you! 

Art in the Library

“Paintings In & Around Boston”
Watercolors by Diane G. Bell
November 1-December 3, 2022

Franklin MA artist Diane Bell is exhibiting her wonderful watercolor paintings of the Boston and the New England region.

Click Here to view the Ashland Public Library - Week Of November 21, 2022