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The Studio: Stop Motion - Teens

The Studio: Stop Motion - Teens

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 can join us for a weeklong program to produce their very own stop-motion video later to premiere at The Ashland Theatre.

Art Exploratorium

Art Exploratorium

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

On Sundays all ages are invited to explore the world of art through various self-led art projects. Stop by to create something unique this summer as we “Color Our Word.” Drop by The Studio any time 

Music at the Blissful Mr. Evan

Music at the Blissful: Mr. Evan

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Music, Performance, STEM

Age Group:

Everyone
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mr. Evan an award-winning national touring musician from Boston, MA for a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family. 

Mural Painting - Kids & Teens

Mural Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Unleash your creativity this summer by joining our Collaborative Art Project for kids and teens!

Bike Decorating

Bike Decorating

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Get ready for Ashland Main Street's Push 'Em Pull 'Em Parade by decorating your bike, wagon, etc. with supplies at the library. Drop by any time 1pm-3pm in The Stockwell Room. 

 

Mural Painting - Kids & Teens

Mural Painting

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity this summer by joining our Collaborative Art Project for kids and teens!

The Studio: Stop Motion - Kids

The Studio: Live Action - Kids

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 can join us for a weeklong program to produce their very own live-action video later to premiere at The Ashland Theatre.

The Studio: Stop Motion - Kids

The Studio: Live Action - Kids

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 can join us for a weeklong program to produce their very own live-action video later to premiere at The Ashland Theatre.

Science Heroes Adventure of the Missing Color

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Music, Performance, STEM

Age Group:

Everyone
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

The Studio: Stop Motion - Kids

The Studio: Live Action - Kids

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 can join us for a weeklong program to produce their very own live-action video later to premiere at The Ashland Theatre.

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Playground Picassos

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bookmobile will be at Brookside Park with a fun craft/art project to do—all while enjoying fresh air and fun. Grab a brush and let’s make some masterpieces then go play at the playground!

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

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

Outdoor Program

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

Ashland Village Community Stop

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

Open STEM Lab

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

Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at our open STEM lab, designed to inspire and engage students in grades 6-12.

Books in the Park with Ashland County Parks

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile will be at various county parks reading a story as part of the Ashland County Parks “Books in the Park” Program. 

Story Scribes

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:

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. 

Art Exploratorium

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

On Sundays all ages are invited to explore the world of art through various self-led art projects. Stop by to create something unique this summer as we “Color Our Word.” Drop by The Studio any time 

Sensory Play

10:00am–11:30am
Baby, Children
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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.

Tutoring

9:00am–10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room

Summer Storytime - AM

10:00am–10:30am
Baby, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover captivating tales at our morning summer Storytime. Perfect for children 0-5, come enjoy a magical start to your day outdoors! We will be holding Storytime in the yard next to the overflow parking lot, weather permitting.

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.

Black River Elementary | School 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

Mapleton Schools | School Community Stop

3:00pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required

Mtg W

4:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Study Room

Summer Storytime - PM

5:30pm–6:00pm
Baby, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by in the evenings for summer tales perfect for ages 0-5. Come spark imagination in young readers while connecting with others. We will be holding Storytime in the yard next to the overflow parking lot, weather permitting.

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.

Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Music, Performance, STEM
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will learn about and meet amazing animals in this fun and interactive show with reptiles, snakes, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at (419) 289-8188.

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.

Outdoor Program

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

Citizenship

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

Clean Marinas Program Team Meeting

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room

Agape Acres Community Stop

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile
Registration Required

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

Afternoon Adventures

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

Tutoring

9:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room

Study

9:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Study Room

Chair Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
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, Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Baby Laptime

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.