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Nature Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Nature, STEM, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime to reflect the newest topic of our Naturalist Corner. All ages welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Pokemon Club

Gotta catch 'em all! Stop by the library to join us as we do activities based around popular Pokemon characters and content. There will be some craft based activities mixed with discussion of favorite characters. Feel free to bring along your Pokemon cards and join us for this club geared towards Elementary aged kids (Grades K - 4). 

Event Details:

Trading of Pokemon Cards at this event is done at your own risk.

Drop in any time between 4-5pm. 

Ashland Village Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm in the Stockwell Room of the library. All meetings are open to the public.

Story Scribes

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively through various prompts and exercises. Whether it’s writing a short story or poem, drawing a picture, or making a collage, everyone has the opportunity to share. 

Sensory Play

10:00am - 11:30am
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Drop-in, 10am-11:30am. Discover new textures and experience new brain building activities. Primarily for ages 12-36 months by older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Ashland Heights | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

West View Estates | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Baby Pop-Up Play

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

"Baby & Me: Pop Up Play" is a lively event at the library for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. It focuses on playtime adventures to boost brainpower and social skills through sensory activities, toys, music, and books.

Clear Creek | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

APL Art Academy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

APL Art Academy

Let creativity shine by participating in our APL Art Academy, from color wheels to painting we will be creating fun art projects that you can take home and display. We will be doing activities geared towards Elementary aged kids (grades K - 4). 

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4-5pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

Savannah | Community Stop

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Nature Explorers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nature, STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Elementary-age kids will foster a deeper connection with the environment through educational activities and hands-on exploration. In partnership with Ashland County Parks. 
 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

Weather permitting, this program will be outdoors. Be sure to dress appropriately. 

Crafting Connections

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

All ages are invited to come together to engage in crafting activities, share skills and experiences, and build relationships. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join.

Author Visit | J.P. Mitchell

10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming children's author J.P. Mitchell for an author visit. Her book, "Sweet Fire," was named one of 2023's best Indie Picture Books. 

Big Messy Art!

10:00am - 11:30am
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Prepare to be messy! Our littlest patrons can explore the art process with a variety of mediums. Best for kids 5 and under. Drop in 10am-11:30am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dress for a mess

This is a hands on project or activity.  Be sure to dress for mess!

The Studio | Lab Time

1:30pm - 2:30pm
STEM
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

June 10: Tinker Lab: Building (ages 3-12 recommended)
June 24: Microscopes & Slides: (ages 6-13 recommended) 
July 8: Coding Play: (ages 3-8 recommended)
July 22: Explore VR: (ages 10+) 

Cinnamon Lake | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Jeromesville | Community Stop

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Super Science!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
STEM
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Super Science!

Stop by the library after school to explore with fun, hands-on, science based activities. This program will be geared towards Elementary aged children grade K-5. 

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4-5pm. 

Ashland Village Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

BINGO

10:00am - 11:00am
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for the classic game of BINGO. B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name-o!

There is no cost to play, this BINGO game is for amusement only. Small prizes will be awarded to winners. 

All ages are welcome.

1,2,3...Count With Me

10:00am - 11:30am
STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: STEM, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Toddlers will have fun with numbers using rhymes, books, and active play. Drop in, 10am-11:30am

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Ashland Heights | Community Stop

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited