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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 Sat Oct 15th). 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! 

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 Panel Discussion with Horror Writers
SA Barnes, Christopher Golden, and Anne Heltzel
Tuesday, October 11 @ 7pm

Are you someone who loves to read scary stories into the night? Do you shiver when you see a Stephen King book at the library? Do you get a thrill from looking for the TSTL campers or anyone wearing a Jason mask? If so, join us for a conversation with horror writers SA Barnes, Christopher Golden, and Anne Heltzel as they discuss their books and the appeals of reading horror novels.

NEW! Weekly ELL Classes with Hopkinton Library
This weekly beginner's class alternates between in person and online. Register on the Hopkinton calendar for the meetings you can make.

In-Person: ELL Conversation Circles @ the Hopkinton Library 
Thursday, October 13 @ 2pm

ON ZOOM: ELL Conversation Circles w/ the Hopkinton Library
Thursday, October 20 @ 2pm

Virtual: MetroWest Climate Conservations Survey Information Session
Wednesday, October 19 @ 6pm

Join us for a community conversation about the results of the survey for The MetroWest Climate Equity Project and what are our plans for addressing community concerns in the near and far future.

This Week:

Virtual: Happy Birthday, Eleanor Roosevelt -- Becoming Who She Was
Tuesday, October 11 @ 11am
Explore the many hardships and challenges that shaped a shy and insecure little girl into one of the most admired women in the world.

Virtual: Hot Or Not? Global Surface Temperature Measurements From Space
Wednesday, October 12 @ 11am
Learn about the physics behind thermal remote sensing to measure the temperature of the Earth. 

Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, October 12 @ 6:30pm
Read "The Guest List"

DIY Green Products - All Natural Homemade Deodorant
Thursday, October 13 @ 6:30pm
Making your own deodorant saves money, is healthier for your body and it works really well!  Avoid unwanted chemicals and end up smelling like roses.

Virtual: Solving the "Unsolvable" Problem of Renewable Energy Storage
Thursday, October 13 @ 7:30pm
Join us for a conversation with Donald Sadoway to learn how he is leading a wave of innovation with extreme electrochemistry and building the technology to get to carbon zero.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion
Friday, October 14 @ 7pm
Watch "Twilight's Kiss (Suk Suk)"

A Meditative Outdoors Walk with Hannah Stein
Saturday, October 15 @ 10am
Join Hannah on this relaxing and rejuvenating walk to appreciate the Fall leaves while practicing mindfulness.

Next Week: 

Virtual - Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont
Monday, October 17 @ 7pm
This presentation will focus on some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including accounts of the strange happenings at America's oldest light station, Boston Light.

Virtual: A Trip To Venice's Canals & Islands
Tuesday, October 18 @ 2pm
Visit iconic canals, neighborhoods and islands in this virtual armchair travel presentation from Jack Holmes.

Virtual - Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day: Water Protection Rights and Spirituality
Tuesday, October 18 @ 6:30pm
Join us as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day at a special program that will open with traditional Danza and prayer, and will be followed by a panel discussion on Water Protection Rights.

Bio/Memoir Book Club
Wednesday, October 19 @ 11am
Read 'Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive' by Stephanie Land

Virtual: Gardening Ergonomics
Thursday, October 20 @ 11am
Learn how your postures, techniques and tools affect your risks and gardening experience. 

Virtual: Wives, Lovers and Spies -- Women Of The Civil War
Thursday, October 20 @ 2pm
Explore the lives of some noteworthy women from both the Union and Confederate sides of the Civil War.

Virtual: Great Decisions
Thursday, October 20 @ 7pm
Discuss Drug Policy in Latin America

Putting Our Gardens to Bed for the Winter 
Saturday, October 22 @ 1pm
Join the Ashland Garden Club to learn how to put your winter garden to bed with Master Gardeners Elena Lapitsky and Jonathan Stein.

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