Special Event:

Exciting News! The Friends are hosting a PUTTS4PAGES Mini Golf at the Library fundraiser on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd! Tickets on sale now! 

“MockTails and Mini-Golf” - Friends of the Ashland Library Fundraising Event *For Adults

Saturday, April 1 @ 6:30-8:30pm

Play Mini Golf in the Ashland Library - Friends of the Ashland Library Fundraising Event

Sunday, April 2 @ 11am-4pm

Contact the Friends ([email protected]) with any questions, esp if you would like to help sponsor the event - we love our local organizations! 

PS:

April 1st 10-1pm is also the Friends Mini-Booksale and Donation day. They are going to be exhausted but happy!

Adult:

Nature Photography with Steve McGrath *Field Session

Saturday, April 1 @ 10am

Join photographer Steve McGrath out in the “field” to learn how to take the best pictures!

Artist Reception: Meet Pamela Dorris DeJong

Saturday, April 1 @ 1pm

Learn all about Pamela’s art, and be wowed by both the Orbs 3D exhibit on the walls and in the glass case.

Essential Oils with Hannah Stein: Lemon and Wild Orange 

Tuesday, April 4 @ 6:30pm

Join fellow Ashlander and Hannah Stein, Owner of Ashland REIKI & Wellness Center, in this new series as we explore the benefits of using essential oils in your daily life. This month we discuss lemon and wild orange!

Virtual - Environmental Book Club

Wednesday, April 5 @ 6:30pm

Read “How to Give Up Plastic” by Will McCallum.

HYBRID - Romance Book Club

Thursday, April 6 @ 6:30pm

Read Romantic Suspense Romances

Virtual - Aftermath: Fast Fashion and Textile Waste

Thursday, April 6 @ 7pm

Did you know that Americans throw out more than 34 billion pounds of used textiles per year? Dr. Julia DeVoy will trace the current state of textile waste in the United States, its global public health impacts, and associated issues of environmental injustice.

The Garden of Words: A Writing Workshop 

Friday, April 7 @ 10:30am

Friday, April 21 @ 10:30am

Join us to put into writing your story or come to commune with other budding authors as we learn how to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard :).

A Meditative Outdoors Spring Walk with Hannah Stein

Saturday, April 8 @ 10am

Join fellow Ashlanders and Hannah Stein, Owner of Ashland REIKI & Wellness Center, on this walk designed to increase your awareness of the relaxing and healing benefits of nature that you can discover right here in Ashland, Massachusetts. 

ReWilding: Native Plant Gardening for the Planet and ALL Her Inhabitants with Trevor Smith

Saturday, April 8 @ 10am

Native plants and pollinators are all the buzz these days. What are natives? Why should we plant natives? How can we work them into our landscape and gardens? All this and more will be covered in this brief class providing you with all you will need to know to go make informed decisions for your landscape.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, April 8 @ 12pm

Cook from “Good Veg : Ebullient Vegetables, Global Flavors : A Modern Vegetarian Cookbook” by Alice Hart

Card Making with Jan Poppendieck 

Monday, April 10 @ 6:30

Registration opens two weeks prior and this program fills up quickly!

Virtual: The ABCs of Immigration: An Introductory Series

Monday, April 10 @ 7pm

The ABCs of Immigration, provides an overview of common immigration statuses, the privileges and restrictions associated with each, and common pathways to obtain legal immigration status — including through family and humanitarian protections.

Virtual: Q&A with Author Kate Spencer

Tuesday, April 11 @ 7pm

We are thrilled to host author Kate Spencer for this very special Q&A about her incredibly fun and funny debut novel, “In a New York Minute”, while also talking about all of the incredible projects she is involved in! Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, April 12 @ 6:30pm

Read “The Woman in the Library” by Sulari Gentill

Virtual - Going Zero Waste As a Family with Sarah Robertson-Barnes

Wednesday, April 12 @ 7pm

Learn how to manage eco-anxiety and lessen your impact on the planet with easy-to-implement sustainable living tips for busy families. All ages are welcome!

Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson

Thursday, April 13 @ 6:30pm

Every month, Nancy will teach us drawing techniques with different mediums, papers, and ideas.  Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion

Friday, April 14 @ 7pm

Watch “And Then We Danced”

Virtual - Author Christopher Morash Discusses “Dublin” - The Place and the Literati!

Saturday, April 15 @ 10am

If you are a fan of classic literature and love a pint o’ Guinness while you’re reading, join us for this conversation with author & professor at Trinity College Christopher Morash as he discusses his book “Dublin: A Writer’s City” which unfolds a book-lover’s map of this unique city, inviting us to experience what it means to live in a great city of literature.

Name That Tune – Showtunes *For Older Teens and Adults

Saturday, April 15 @ 2pm

Hello my baby, hello my honey, Hello my ragtime gaaaaal.... Let’s get for Showtunes! Whether it’s Oklahoma or Jagged Little Pill, there will be something here for you! 

Saturday Knit and Crochet Club and Workshop: Flower Center Squares 

Saturday, April 15 @ 2pm

Join us this week for our monthly special Saturday Workshop- Crocheting Flower Center Squares.

Bio/Memoir Book Club

Wednesday, April 19 @ 11am

Read ‘Bookends’ by Zibby Owens

Half-Past Crafts

Wednesday, April 19 @ 6:30pm

We will be learning how to make pom poms, and then using them to make adorable cockatoos!

Virtual: Q&A with Romance Author Mia Sosa

Wednesday, April 19 @ 7pm

If you haven’t read Mia Sosa, you are missing out! Her books will bring a smile to your face, warmth to your heart, and heat to your cheeks. We are so looking forward to having this time to ask her all of our burning (pun intended) questions about her books, writing, and inspirations. 

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Thursday, April 20 @ 6:30pm

Discuss War Crimes

Virtual -Author Louise Gray discusses “Avocado Anxiety and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From”

Saturday, April 22 @ 10am

In an effort to make sense of the complex food system we are all part of, Louise Gray decides to track the stories of our five-a-day, from farm to fruit bowl, and discover the impact that growing fruits and vegetables has on the planet. 

Virtual - Romance Authors Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost Celebrate a Book Birthday!

Saturday, April 22 @ 4pm

It’s a very special book birthday! We’re celebrating the 2nd book from Bones’ perspective - Jeaniene Frost’s “Both Feet in the Grave” - another MUCH anticipated addition to her Cat and Bones series. And, who better to celebrate with than good friends Ilona and Gordon Andrews (who are well acquainted with much anticipated books!).

Virtual - LGBTQ+ Book Club

Monday, April 24 @ 7pm

Read “I Wish You All The Best” by Mason Deaver

Virtual: Rights and Benefits for Immigrants: An Introductory Series

Monday, April 24 @ 7pm

Attendees will receive a broad overview of immigrant eligibility for health and safety net programs. This training also discusses best practices for interactions with law enforcement and preparation for worst-case scenarios.

Virtual: Front Street Readers Book Club 

Tuesday, April 25 @ 6:30pm

Read “The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn

Virtual - Nature Photography (Discussion Session) with Steve McGrath

Tuesday, April 25 @ 7pm

Be prepared to share and chat about your nature pics. 

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion

Friday, April 28 @ 7pm

Watch “Nowhere in Africa”

Virtual: Trivia Night - TV Commercials

Friday, April 28 @ 7pm

Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge! This month, we will be looking at TV commercials. Play solo or organize a team! The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun!)

Adult Recurring:

Knit and Crochet Club

Saturdays at 2pm

Mondays @ 6pm - Beginning ELL Conversation Circles

Thursdays @ 2pm

Advanced ELL Conversation Circles

Fridays @ 11sam

Tweens and Teens: 

Saturday Video Games 

Saturday, April 1 @ 1:30pm

Come to the library afterschool to play switch games with your friends! Nintendo Switch, Xbox, games and snacks will be provided.

Let’s Draw Really Dumb Stupor Heroes with Rick Stromoski 

*For Grades 5-8

Wednesday, April 19 @ 3:30pm

Learn to draw really dumb Stupor Heroes like Balloon Boy, Mosquito Girl, Hot Dog Man, Giraffe Woman, and Too Much Caffeine Man, with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski in this fun interactive virtual cartooning class. The presenter will be virtual, but the event will be IN-PERSON at the library. Afterschool Video Games 

Friday, April 21 @ 3:30pm

Come to the library afterschool to play switch games with your friends! Nintendo Switch, Xbox, games and snacks will be provided.

Children: 

Saturday Story Time 

*For Ages 3 and up

Saturday, April 1 @ 10:30am

Saturday, April 8 @ 10:30am

Saturday, April 22 @ 10:30am

Come listen to Ryan read some of his favorite stories aloud!