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Friends News

Friends of the Ashland Public Library Donation Day, Mini Book + Art Sale!
Saturday, July 16 10am-1pm

Didn't get enough deals last month? We're ready for you with more summer and beach reads than you can imagine! Stop by to pick up or drop off.

An All Ages Program!

Read Across Ashland!
At the Corner Spot
Saturday, July 16 @ 10am - 2pm
Bring the whole family for a few hours with books! Miss Lois will be on hand from 10-12 to read stories. 
*Note: in case of rain, we'll meet at the library

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 - The Other Madisons: In Search of Mandy
Thursday, July 14 @ 1pm

According to the oral history passed down through eight generations of her family, retired pediatrician Bettye Kearse is a descendant of the enslaved cook Coreen and her enslaver, and half-brother, President James Madison. She’ll be talking about her book "The Other Madisons: The Lost Story of a President’s Black Family".

Virtual - Climate Justice – Addressing the Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change
Wednesday, July 20 @ 7pm

Where does social justice and climate change overlap? How does identity (race, ethnicity, gender, etc.) influence the way a person will be impacted by climate change? And how can we, as concerned community members, fight climate change in a way that is just and equitable for all?

This Week:

Card Making with Jan Poppendieck
Monday, July 11 @ 6:30pm
You know the drill!

Virtual: Books, Boots & Bridles: The Story of the Horse Back Librarians
Tuesday, July 12 @ 2pm
Learn the story of the Pack Horse Library initiative, a little known program of FDR’s Work Progress Administration (WPA).

Virtual: Scott Joplin - "King of Ragtime"
Wednesday, July 13 @ 11am
Learn about what made ragtime so special as we delve into the details of Joplin’s life and enjoy select pieces by the king of ragtime writers.

Virtual - What's on Your TBR pile? with author Suleikha Snyder
Wednesday, July 13 @ 7pm
Today we hear from romance author Suleikha Snyder. Wonder what she's read and loved lately?

Virtual: My Summers with a Serial Killer -- A Massachusetts True Crime Story
Wednesday, July 13 @ 7pm
Authors Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan will discuss their latest book, "The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer".

DIY Green Products
Thursday, July 14
We're making Gardener's Hand Scrub.

Knitting

Saturday Needlecraft Club, Saturdays at 2pm.

Next Week:

Virtual: A Trip To Cambodia with Travel Photographer Jack Holmes
Tuesday, July 19 @ 2pm
Travel with Jack Holmes to Cambodia as he investigates ancient Angkor temples and culture in modern Siem Reap, digs for origins near Battambang, and visits the massive central lake TonLe Sap.

Bio/Memoir Book Club
Wednesday, July 20 @ 11am, Read 'You never forget your first' by Alexis Coe.

Virtual: The Life Cycle of a Star
Wednesday, July 20 @ 11am
Join us as we dive into the life cycles of stars - from their formation in massive nebulas to violent supernova explosions, black holes, and more.

Half-Past Crafts
Wednesday, July 2 @ 6:30pm, Beachy Tile Mosaics

Virtual - Great Decisions
Thursday, July 21 @ 7pm, Discuss Myanmar and ASEAN.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion
Friday, July 22 @ 7pm, Watch "Gaza, Mon Amour" .

Knitting

Monday Needlecraft Club, Mondays at 6pm.

Children's Programs

The mask mandate has been lifted in Ashland but we still recommend those entering the Children's Room wear a mask to protect our littlest patrons.

Teacher Tales (In Person)

CJ Wolfram (Grades 1&2 - Warren School)
Monday, July 11 @ 6:30pm

Kathleen Orlando (Grade 5 - Mindess School)
Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30pm

Meghan Robshaw (Kind. - Warren School)
Monday, July 18 @ 6:30pm]

Alexa Fuller (Grade 4 - Mindess School)
Tuesday, July 19 @ 4pm

This Week

Lapsit - (Hybrid) , *Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers, Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:30am.
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online.

Tumble Bus *For Ages 2 – 6, Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:30am
(At Montenegro Square across from the library)
The Tumble Bus is an old school bus that has been fitted with floor padding and gym equipment that allows kids to balance, climb, jump, crawl and hang.

Friday Morning Storytime with Miss Lois(In-Person Walk-In)
Friday, July 15 @ 11am, *For Pre-School Aged Kids.

Read to a Dog with Knives and Machete(In-Person Walk-In)
Saturday, July 16 @ 10:30am, *For kids who are reading on their own.

Next Week

Lapsit - (Hybrid), *Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers, Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:30am.
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online.

"Junior Zookeeper Encounter"
*For the Whole Family
Friday, July 22 @ 10:30am
At the Farmers Market Field
Come meet a variety of wild animals. Possibly: Alligator, Fennec Fox, Hedgehog, Cockatoo, Giant Tegu Lizard, Giant Toad, and large snake.

Teen Programs

Meet Our New Teen Librarian!

Come in to meet our new Teen Librarian, Miss Ana! She'd love to know what our Tweens and Teens would like from the library as she makes programming plans for the Fall! 

Miss Lois and Miss Ana feeding the goats at our Petting Zoo a couple of weeks ago

Program Videos

Did you know that the library has a YouTube Channel? We do! We are recording many of our programs so subscribe today so you don't miss out.

Northeast Native Plant Primer -- 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden.

Art in the Library

Annual Ashland High School student art summer exhibit
June 22nd - August 27^th

Come see some of the best artwork created by students this past year. The artwork on display ranges from traditional studio arts to modern digital and technical arts.

Art educators Scott Smith,Leah Marquist, & Rebecca Micucci celebrate the artistic achievements of their students.

The Friends of The Ashland Library

The Friends are now accepting book donations at the library. You can drop your books off on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

If you cannot make it at this time, we do have a drop off box in the lobby of the library.

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