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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: 16
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. 

Regress & Destress

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens grades 9-12 do you need a break from finals? We will be enjoying relaxing activities from childhood, like coloring, play-dough, building with magna-tiles, and more!

Snacks will be provided. 

Movie Matinee

11:00am - 1:00pm
Movie
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

- Jun: Wonka (PG)
- Jul: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG)
- Aug: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (PG)

Popcorn will be provided

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: 17
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.

Play Yard Closed

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Play Yard
Age Group: Baby, Children

Adventure Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for a half hour of stories and songs based on our summer theme: Adventure. 

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.

Adventure Storytime

10:45am - 11:15am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for a half hour of stories and songs based on our summer theme: Adventure. 

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.

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: 16
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.

Community Game Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Stop by for game night at the library. Bring along family or friends and play one of the games from our collection or bring your favorite and teach us how to play. There will be a selection of games appropriate for all ages.

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.

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: 13

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!

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is a great option for those who have limited mobility, injuries, or find it difficult to get up and down from the floor.

Creative Ink

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get artsy, get crafty, get creative with this program for grades 6-12.
- Jun: Bookend Painting Part I
- Jul: Bookend Painting Part II
- Aug: Perler Bead Museum Art

Evening Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us in the evening for a half hour of stories and songs, ages 0-5 recommended.

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.

Crafting Connections

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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: 15
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: 14
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+) 

Play Yard Closed

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Play Yard
Age Group: Baby, Children

Adventure Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for a half hour of stories and songs based on our summer theme: Adventure. 

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.