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Day Trippers

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room

Featured Felons and the Golden Age of Cinema | Ashland Chautauqua

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Other
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Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

John Dillinger was killed moments after leaving the movies on July 22, 1934. The film he had just watched starred Clark Gable and William Powell and was part of a film genre increasingly influenced by the crime wave of 1933-34.

Library LEGO Masters

5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEM
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Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 show off your LEGO building skills and creativity with a LEGO program just for you. Come compete in various challenges each month to become a Library LEGO Master. 

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: 14
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.

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.

Stories of Food & Fun: Children's Program | Ashland Chautauqua

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

From traditional tales such as Stone Soup, where a stingy community learns to share, to modern stories such as the tender tale of The Bake-Shop Ghost. Food will be the center of each story and the children will learn as well as be entertained.

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: 26
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.

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: 17
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.

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: 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.

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: 19
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.

Better Read Book Discussion

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Better Read Book Discussion

Did you love it, hate it, or was it just meh? This is your chance to share your thoughts. The library will have a supply of each month's book available at the Public Services Desk.

Event Details:

- Jun: The Anthropocene Reviewed, by John Green
- Jul: A Psalm for the Wild Built, by Becky Chambers
- Aug: The Book of Fire, by Christy Lefteri
 

Afternoon Adventures

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4pm-5pm for each session for a themed activity based on well loved books and series. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

Author Visit | Allison Lawrentz Barnhart

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
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Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join local author Allison Lawrentz Barnhart as she discusses her debut book, “The Record Keeper: The Unfolding of a Family Secret in the Age of Genetic Genealogy.” 

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: 5
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.

BookTok Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you enjoy quality books, talking about the characters you love, & discovering great new reads, then join us for the BookTok Book Club!

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: 14
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.

Healthy Living

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: 19
Event Details:

This program covers a wide range of topics related to healthy living, including information from outside presenters. 
- Jun: Literature Based Travel w/ Sarah Harper
- Jul: Adventurous Cooking: Veggie Couscous

Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us as we host the Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts group at the library. 
- Jun: Hanging Baskets - Care
- Jul: Macrame & Painted Pots
- Aug: Flower Pressing & Produce Sharing

Little Sprouts STEM 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: 25
Event Details:

Drop in, 10am-11:30am to explore the world of STEM through play. Best for kids 5 and under.

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: 19
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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Lego Club

Participate in challenges and different building activities to create something extraordinary with LEGO bricks. This program will give builders plenty of time to complete different problem solving activities geared towards Elementary age children (Grades K - 4). LEGO bricks will be provided.

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 4-5pm.