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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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Cinnamon Lake | 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

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

Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm in the Stockwell Room of the library. All meetings are open to the public.

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. 

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.

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

4:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Book Club, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

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

Crafting Connections

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closes Early at 12pm

12:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Boba & Ghibli: Kiki's Delivery Service

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:

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. 

Cinnamon Lake | 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

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

Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm in the Stockwell Room of the library. All meetings are open to the public.

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.

Board Game Cafe

3:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Gaming
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in an exciting world of strategy and fun at our Board Game Café, where you can explore a variety of games from our library collection. Perfect for families, this engaging event includes snacks to fuel your gaming adventures!

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

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

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

BINGO

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

Join us for the classic game of BINGO. B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name-o!

There is no cost to play, this BINGO game is for amusement only. Small prizes will be awarded to winners. 

All ages are welcome.

Puzzle Swap

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Gaming, Other
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Bring your unwanted puzzles to the library. Puzzles for all ages are welcome. Puzzles must have all pieces or be clearly marked on the outside of the box to say there are pieces missing.