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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: 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.

Crafting Connections

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Fun Fridays with United Way of Ashland County

11:45am - 1:15pm
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We’re partnering with United Way of Ashland County again this year to bring you Fun Fridays at Foundation Plaza downtown. The Bookmobile will be there with fun giveaways, materials to checkout, and Summer Reading supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

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

Touch-A-Truck

10:00am - 1:00pm
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Fun for the whole family! Kids of all ages are invited to climb on, sit behind the wheel of, and explore a variety of fantastic vehicles, many from local businesses and organizations.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

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

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: 25
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: 20
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

Nature Journaling

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Health & Wellness, Nature, Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature, Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Participants are invited to observe and record the natural world around them during this journaling program. In partnership with Ashland County Parks.

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.

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

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: 18
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.

The Craft Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

The Craft Workshop

Adults are invited to get creative and join us  for The Craft Workshop. We will have all of the materials needed for you to make and take home a unique piece.

Event Details:

- Jun: Herb/Flower Hanger
- Jul: Craft Buffet (Workshop Leftovers)
- Aug: Junk Journals

Realm of the Reptile

10:00am - 11:00am
Nature, Performance
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Nature, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Embark on an enthralling journey into the captivating realm of reptiles, where a world of scales, tails, and cold-blooded wonders awaits your discovery.

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: 16

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. 

Storytime on the Lawn

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 can join us outdoors for a weekly storytime, weather permitting*. We will be in the green space beside the overflow parking lot on Quarry St. 

*If it is raining you can find Storytime inside in The Studio

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.

Outdoor Program

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

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: 9
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.