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Film Festival

Film Festival: Kid & Teen Film Showcase

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Movie, STEM, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Ashland Theatre for a morning of creativity as participants from our summer film workshops premiere their stop-motion and live action short films. 

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

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!

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. 

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Age Group
Program Type

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.

Recipe Swap

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a dish and the recipe to share with the group that reflects the monthly theme. 
- Sep: Food on a Stick
- Oct: Chocolate & Coffee
- Nov: Favorite Recipe from your Parent/Grandparent

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Teen Cuisine

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

Grades 6-12 join us safe and welcoming environment to experiment with new recipes and develop your culinary skills.
- Sep: Burgers
- Oct: Dessert Taco
- Nov: Mini Meatballs
 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we host the Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts group at the library. 

- Sep: Making Clay Plant Markers
- Oct: Garlic
- Nov: Pine Wreaths

Little Sprouts STEM 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 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.

Local Author Visit - Nancy Seberiano

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
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

Puzzle Club

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

Whether it’s jigsaws, crosswords or Sudoku, come and join us for some puzzling fun. 

All ages are welcome.

Minecraft Escape Room

10:00am–11:00am
Teens
Gaming, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ashland Public Library

Recipe Swap

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a dish and the recipe to share with the group that reflects the monthly theme. 
- Sep: Food on a Stick
- Oct: Chocolate & Coffee
- Nov: Favorite Recipe from your Parent/Grandparent

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashland Public Library
Room: Stockwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we host the Ashland Ohio Plant Enthusiasts group at the library. 

- Sep: Making Clay Plant Markers
- Oct: Garlic
- Nov: Pine Wreaths

Teen Cuisine

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

Grades 6-12 join us safe and welcoming environment to experiment with new recipes and develop your culinary skills.
- Sep: Burger
- Oct: Dessert Taco
- Nov: Mini Meatballs
 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a mess

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served or used at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

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.