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 - A Visit with Romance Author Carla Kelly
Thursday, November 10 @ 7pm
We'll be talking about Carla's early books as well as her American Historicals and her current World War II Stories. We'll be celebrating the book birthday of "When We Meet Again".

Half-Past Crafts: Pendant & Ribbon Bookmarks
Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:30pm

We will be using jewelry-making tools to salvage necklace pieces and attach them to velvet ribbons, all materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along any old costume jewelry you want to use!

This Week:

Virtual: Author Visit with Tajja Isen, Writer and Voice Actress
Monday, November 7 @ 7pm
Join us for an evening with Tajja Isen, writer, cultural critic, and voice actress. Isen will discuss themes from her book, "Some of My Best Friends: Essays on Lip Service".

Virtual: The Roosevelts -- Lessons in Leadership
Tuesday, November 8 @ 2pm
This session examines some of the leadership skills and techniques the Roosevelts used to move the United States and the world towards a better future.

Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, November 9 @ 6:30pm
Read "The Tale Teller"

Virtual: Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America
Wednesday, November 9 @ 7pm
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nicole Eustice for a talk on her book, "Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America". The narrative reconstructs the virtually forgotten history of an attack by pair of colonial fur traders who brutally assaulted a Seneca hunter near Conestoga, Pennsylvania.

Virtual: Lessons From Trailblazing New England Women
Thursday, November 10 @ 7pm
Author Patricia Harris will give her popular presentation, Lessons from Trailblazing New England Women, based on her new book, "New England's Notable Women: Stories and Sites of Trailblazers and Achievers".

Cookbook Club
Saturday, November 12 @ 12pm
Cook from "New Native Kitchen : Celebrating Modern Recipes of the American Indian"

Next Week: 

Virtual: Making the Long Dream of Fusion Energy a Reality Now
Tuesday, November 15 @ 7:30pm
Professor Whyte has paved an innovative and faster path to producing fusion energy, which promises to be a clean, safe and virtually limitless energy source.

Virtual - Authors Jeaniene Frost and Alyssa Day in Conversation
Wednesday, November 16 @ 7pm
Jeaniene and Alyssa will be talking books, friendship, publishing, adventure they've had, and so much more. We'll have plenty of time for your questions so come prepared!

Virtual: Great Decisions
Thursday, November 17 @ 7pm
Discuss Biden's Agenda

Virtual: Literary Café presents Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Marjan Kamali
Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm
"Master of suspense” Hank Phillippi Ryan will be our guest at the Literary Cafe. She will be in conversation with Marjan Kamali (author of "Together Tea" and "The Stationary Shop") about writing suspense, why readers love thrillers, and making the leap from television reporter to novelist.

Virtual: A History Of Movie Comedies From Charlie Chaplin To Mel Brooks
Friday, November 18 @ 2pm
This presentation will look at the major highlights of screen comedy over the last 125 years, illustrated with more than 40 examples from Hollywood’s funniest films.

Saturday Knit and Crochet Club and Workshop - Crocheted Hat
Saturday, November 19 @ 2pm
Come join us at the Saturday Needlecraft Club this week where interested participants can learn how to make a cute crocheted hat.

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! 

STEM Stations
*For Grades 1-5
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Come try out a variety of different STEM toys! Including Knex, Hexbugs, and more!

This Week

YMCA Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 8 @ 11am

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 8 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(Hybrid) - Lapsit 
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 9 @ 10:30am
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online

Read to a Dog with Knives and Machete
*For kids who are reading on their own
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Children with some reading ability will have the chance to read to one of our registered therapy dogs for 10 minutes. 

Next Week

YMCA Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 15 @ 11am

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 15 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(Hybrid) - Lapsit 
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 16 @ 10:30am
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online

Friday Morning Storytime
*For Pre-School Aged Kids
Friday, November 18 @ 11am

Lego Club
*for Kids Age 5 & Up
Saturday, November 19 @ 10:30am
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 the 45 minute time limit.

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

This Week

Comic Illustration Workshop 
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
This is week 3 where you can learn how to create a small comic @ the Ashland Library!ary!

Next Week

Calling all Tweens and Teens! Ana needs your help in bringing back a Teen Advisory Board. If you are interested, email her 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. 

Beyond the Library presents Parks for All: Frederick Law Olmsted

Inside Look At International Space Station's Bishop Airlock From The Man Who Engineered It

The Friends of The Ashland Library

The Friends Mini Book & Art Sale and Donation Day is the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-1pm (next sale is Saturday, Nov 19th). You can shop AND drop your books for donation off at the same time.

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.