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Drop in Gift Making Workshop

Drop in Gift Making Workshop for Kids

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, children will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and make meaningful gifts for their loved ones just in time for the holidays. Drop in any time 10am-2pm. Available while supplies last. 

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to a delightful tea party to celebrate the 250th birthday of the esteemed Jane Austen.

Penguin Party Storytime

Penguin Party Storytime AM

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Penguin Party Storytime, where little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to waddle in for fun tales and a creative craft.

Penguin Party Storytime

Penguin Party Storytime PM

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby/Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful Penguin Party Storytime, where little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to waddle in for fun tales and a creative craft.

Escape From Oz

Escape From Oz - Escape Room

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the mystical land of Oz, you must solve puzzles and decipher clues to discover the way back home before the witch returns to her tower. Grades 6-12. 

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses. This hands-on activity fosters creativity and critical thinking in a festive, engaging environment.

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Kids Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses. This hands-on activity fosters creativity and critical thinking in a festive, engaging environment.

Teen Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Teen Gingerbread House STEM Challenge

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 can apply engineering and math skills by designing and constructing gingerbread houses.

Unsolved Case Files

Unsolved Case Files

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 have the exciting opportunity to dive into the world of detective work. Put your problem-solving skills to the test and uncover the mystery in this fun game!

Boba & Ghibli

Boba & Ghibli: Kiki's Delivery Service

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families can join us for an afternoon of sipping on delicious boba tea, eating popcorn, and watching a beloved Studio Ghibli film: Kiki's Delivery Service. 

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Bullet Journaling

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

Join our engaging workshop where you’ll learn the art of bullet journaling to organize your thoughts, enhance productivity, and express your creativity in a personalized way.

Dino Explorers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
STEM
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting year-long adventure with Dino Explorers, designed especially for kids in grades K-5. 

Movie Matinee

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Movie
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for a movie at the library. The best part? Admission is completely free! So, grab some snacks, sit back, and enjoy a great movie with friends or family. Popcorn will be provided.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and fun filled thirty minutes of books, activities and songs. This Storytime is especially for those who are ages 3 through 5 years old.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and fun filled thirty minutes of books, activities and songs. This Storytime is especially for those who are ages 3 through 5 years old.

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.

Jeromesville | Community Stop

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

Evening Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

Better Read Book Discussion

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

- Dec: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- Jan: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
- Feb: Good Material by Dolly Alderton

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Pop in to the library for thirty minutes of music, stories, finger-plays and fun for toddlers. This Storytime is best for those 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. 

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.

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Pop in to the library for thirty minutes of music, stories, finger-plays and fun for toddlers. This Storytime is best for those 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. 

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 - 30th Year Celebration

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

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). 

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

Drop in any time between 4-5pm. 

Sit, Stay, Read

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Kids Area - Main Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Sit, Stay, Read" is back at the library! This beloved program invites young readers to drop in and enjoy the unique experience of reading to a friendly therapy dog.

Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we host the Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts group at the library. 

Chair Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Baby Laptime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Giggle and wiggle with a special time of music, rhymes, and books for babies up to 18 months old with their caregivers. Older siblings are 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.

Chair Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Teen Cuisine

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 join us safe and welcoming environment to experiment with new recipes and develop your culinary skills.
- Dec: Holiday Pudding Parfait
- Jan: Spaghetti
- Feb: Fluff

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Crafting Connections

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Coffee & Books

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by in the morning for a cup of coffee and a chat about the monthly book: 

Clear Creek | Community Stop

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

Chair Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Chair Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Community Conversations | Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join for a community conversation at Ashland University (XR Conference Room, 1st floor Archer Library) as we partner with the Ashland Center for Nonviolence: