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Community Conversations Book Club

Community Conversations | Book Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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:  

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop, Other

Age Group:

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

TAB members (grades 8-12) can join us to give input on library programs, volunteer for exciting projects, and create a space that’s truly theirs. Interested in joining?

Voices of the Land: Reading and Activities Inspired by Aldo Leopold

Voices of the Land: Readings and Activities Inspired by Aldo Leopold

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us during Leopold Week, March 7–13, for a meaningful community reading event that invites us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world and explore our land ethic.

Voices of the Land: Reading and Activities Inspired by Aldo Leopold

Voices of the Land: Readings and Activities Inspired by Aldo Leopold

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us during Leopold Week, March 7–13, for a meaningful community reading event that invites us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world and explore our land ethic.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet Journaling

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Writing Group

Age Group:

Everyone
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.

Grave/Headstone Cleaning

Grave/Headstone Cleaning

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mary Young as she teaches us respectful and effective preservation techniques for gravestones and historical markers.
 

Grave/Headstone Cleaning

Grave/Headstone Cleaning

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mary Young as she teaches us respectful and effective preservation techniques for gravestones and historical markers.
 

Community Conversations Book Club

Community Conversations | Book Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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:  

Kids Pickle Crime Scene

Kids Pickle Crime Scene

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

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

Grades 3-5 can find out what happened to the pickles in this mock investigation. Learn some forensic science techniques to solve the crime!

Teen Pickle Crime Scene

Teen Pickle Crime Scene

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

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

Grades 6-12 can find out what happened to the pickles in this mock investigation. Learn some forensic science techniques to solve the crime!

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Big Messy Art!

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

Evening Playtime

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

Spark imagination and growth in young children ages 0-5, during evening hours. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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.

Tiny Tots Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in playtime with your little one ages 2-5 to spark their imagination. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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

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). 

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!

Baby Playtime

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:

Baby Playtime 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.

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.

Sit, Stay, Read

10:30am–11:30am
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.

ABC 123

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

Toddlers will have fun with letters and 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.

Evening Playtime

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

Spark imagination and growth in young children ages 0-5, during evening hours. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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.

Tiny Tots Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in playtime with your little one ages 2-5 to spark their imagination. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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.

LEGO Club

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

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.

Drop in any time between 4-5pm. 

Baby Playtime

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:

Baby Playtime 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.

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.

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. 

Bill Shanabarger - Local Author Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful reading by local author Bill Shanabarger as he shares his charming children's book, "Daddy That's a Big Fish." Accompanying him will be his lovable dog, Creed. 

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.

Little Sprouts STEM Play

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

Evening Playtime

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

Spark imagination and growth in young children ages 0-5, during evening hours. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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.

Tiny Tots Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in playtime with your little one ages 2-5 to spark their imagination. The sessions benefit both littles and caregivers, offering a chance to connect, share tips, and enjoy a sense of community.

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

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.

Baby Playtime

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:

Baby Playtime 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.

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 Craft Time

10:00am–11:30am
Baby/Toddler, Children
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby/Toddler, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers can practice scissor and gluing skills as they engage in hands-on crafts designed just for them. 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.

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.

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.

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.