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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting

Thursday, September 4, 2025 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?

Intermediate Sign Language

Intermediate Sign Language Class

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Page Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enhance your communication skills by joining our intermediate sign language class, designed to build upon the foundations established in the beginner courses held previously. 

Intermediate Sign Language

Intermediate Sign Language Class

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Page Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enhance your communication skills by joining our intermediate sign language class, designed to build upon the foundations established in the beginner courses held previously. 

Intermediate Sign Language

Intermediate Sign Language Class

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Page Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enhance your communication skills by joining our intermediate sign language class, designed to build upon the foundations established in the beginner courses held previously. 

Potato Derby

Potato Derby

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Join us at the library for a fun-filled Potato Derby, where creativity and competition meet as participants design and race their own potato cars. 

Local Author Visit Nancy Seberiano

Local Author Visit - Nancy Seberiano

Thursday, September 25, 2025 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 us for a poignant evening with local author Nancy Seberiano as she discusses her powerful memoir, The Year I Couldn’t Cry. This deeply personal book offers a gripping eyewitness account of a mother’s journey through unim

Community Conversations Book Club

Community Conversations | Book Club

Friday, September 26, 2025 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 (AU Student Center Room ABCD (2nd floor)) as we partner with the Ashland Center for Nonviolence:  
- Sep: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Intermediate Sign Language

Intermediate Sign Language Class

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Page Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Page Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enhance your communication skills by joining our intermediate sign language class, designed to build upon the foundations established in the beginner courses held previously. 

Minecraft Escape Room

Minecraft Escape Room

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

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

Grades 6-12 can join us for a fun Minecraft themed escape room. Work together to see if you can solve the puzzles and escape!

Movie Matinee

Movie Matinee: "A Minecraft Movie"

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stockwell Room at Ashland Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Join us for a special screening of A Minecraft Movie, featuring an exclusive short film by talented local youth, you won’t want to miss!

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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.

- Oct: Bunnicula by James Howe

Baby Playtime

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
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, Children
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Baby, 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.

Evening Playtime

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

Sensory Play

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

Evening Playtime

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

Big Messy Art!

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

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.

Dino-vember Storytime AM

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
Event Details:

A roarsome Dino-vember Storytime with dinosaur tales and fun activities for ages 0-5 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.

Dino-vember Storytime PM

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

A roarsome Dino-vember Storytime with dinosaur tales and fun activities for ages 0-5 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.

1,2,3...Count With Me

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

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Ashland Public Library

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