April 2025 at the Ashland Library

The Library will be closed on Monday, April 21, for the Marathon. 

For the full list of events and descriptions, visit https://tinyurl.com/apl-calendars. Registration is required for many programs. 

Adult:

Virtual - Front Street Readers Book Club

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7 p.m.

Read Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L Carter

Virtual - Travel Photography 101 with Deborah Tual

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7 p.m.

Virtual - Bestselling Author Kerri Maher Discusses All You Have To Do is Call

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Mah Jongg

Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:00 p.m.

Virtual - Adult Book Club

Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30 p.m.

Read The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Virtual - Environmental Book Club

Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30 p.m.

Read The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes Our Brains by Clayton Page Aldern.

Virtual - Bestselling Author Marie Benedict

Wednesday, April 2 @ 7 p.m.

Online - Zoom

Marie Benedict to discuss her new historical fiction mystery, The Queens of Crime.

HYBRID - Romance Book Club

Thursday, April 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

Read a Monster Romance

Virtual - Declutter series with Jamie Novak: How to Know What’s It Worth: appraise your items

Thursday, April 3 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Create Your Own Kentucky Derby Hat

Monday, April 7 @ 6-7:30 p.m.

Virtual - Local Farms, MA - Produce, Meats, Dairy, Oh My!

Monday, April 7 @ 7 p.m.

Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30p.m.

In Person - Men’s Discussion Group: Managing Stress

Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

Virtual - Batch Cooking and Your Healthy New Habits with Terry Walters

Tuesday, April 8 @ 7 p.m.

Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews

Tuesday, April 8 @ 7:30 p.m.

Virtual - Bram Stoker Award Winner Cynthia Pelayo with Christopher Golden

Wednesday, April 9 @ 7 p.m.

Cynthia Pelayo will discuss her new horror/thriller, Vanishing Daughters, in conversation with bestselling author Christopher Golden.

In Person - Women’s Wisdom Circle: Mindfulness practice for the every day

Thursday, April 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

Virtual - The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels: A Panel Discussion

Thursday, April 10 @ 7 p.m.

Virtual - Birds of the Hawaiian Islands

Thursday, April 10 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Mystery Book Club

Friday, April 11 @ 12 p.m.

Read Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion

Friday, April 11 @ 7 p.m.

Watch “The Old Oak” (Kanopy)

Virtual - Tudor Queens and Ladies in Waiting: A Discussion with Authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott

Saturday, April 12 @ 10 a.m.

Virtua.l - Author and Historian Helen Fry Discusses “Spymaster: The Man Who Saved MI6” 

Saturday, April 12 @ 2 p.m.

Virtual - African Art Series: Likeness and Beyond: Portraiture in Iconic African Art

Sunday, April 13 @ 2:30 p.m.

In Person - Card Making with Jan Poppendieck

Monday, April 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

Virtual - The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again!

Monday, April 14 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Cook Book Club

Tuesday, April 15 @ 5 p.m.

Cook from My Vermont Table: Recipes for All (Six) Seasons by Gesine Bullock-Prado.

Virtual - Masters of Song: Streisand and Hamlisch with Clint Edwards

Tuesday, April 15 @ 7p.m.

Virtual - Tribal Nations: Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Resilience

Tuesday, April 15 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Bio/Memoir Book Club

Wednesday, April 16 @ 11 a.m.

Read My Side of the River by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez

In Person - Half-Past Crafts: Tiny Toadstools

Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual - Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Thursday, April 17 @ 6:30-7 p.m.

In Person - Great Decisions

Thursday, April 17 @ 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Discuss U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

Thursday, April 17 @ 7:30-8 p.m.

Virtual - Grim(m) Fairy Tales with Bill Thierfelder

Tuesday, April 22 @ 7 p.m.

Virtual - Author Lindy Ryan

Wednesday, April 23 @ 7 p.m.

Author Lindy Ryan will discuss her new horror novel, Another Fine Mess

Virtual - Art on Thursday: Treasures of the Gardner Museum: A Journey Through Art and History

Thursday, April 24 @ 7-8:15 p.m.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion

Friday, April 25 @ 7 p.m.

Watch Rashomon (Kanopy)

In Person - Gardening Series: Ways to make paper pots for Seedlings

Monday, April 28 @ 6-7:30 p.m.

Virtual - No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author and Historian David Kruh

Monday, April 28 @ 7 p.m.

In Person - Photography Challenge

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

In Person - Make Your Own Flower Crown *For Adults

Wednesday, April 30 @ 6:30p.m.

Adult Weekly:

Knit and Crochet Club, Mondays @ 6pm, Walk-In

Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays @ 6 p.m., Registration is required

ESL Conversation Group, Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m., Walk-In

Children: 

Special Programs:

Clocktown Rockers! 

*For ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Friday, April 4 @ 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 25 @ 10:30 a.m.

Ashland STEM Club

Saturday, April 5 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

*For grades K-5

Chinese Storytime

Tuesday, April 8 @ 6 p.m.

Baby Sign Language 

*for babies & young children 2 months+

Friday, April 11 @ 10:30a.m.

Mini Marvels: Comics Workshop

*for Ages 5-8

Saturday, April 12 @ 2 p.m.

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

La Hora del Cuento 

*para familias 

Spanish Storytime 

*for families

Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

Los invitamos a disfrutar en familia de una sesión de cuentos en español en la biblioteca. Ofreceremos la oportunidad de sumergirse en historias cautivadoras, rimas divertidas y canciones alegres, ¡todo en español! Join us for a special story time, offering families the opportunity to immerse themselves in captivating stories, fun rhymes, and cheerful songs, all in Spanish.

Medieval Crafternoon: DIY Flower Crowns & Movie Showing 

*for families

Friday, April 18 @ 1-4 p.m.

Poop Museum!

Saturday, April 19 @ 10 a.m.

The Poop Museum is the place to come for those who are curious and have questions about poop, and also, if like Susie Maguire, they LOVE poop, and think it’s fascinating! Susie is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop with the people of the world.

Little Crafters 

*for 0-5 with a caregiver

Monday, April 28 @ 10:30 a.m.

Come join the Ashland Mom’s Club for this story time.

Lego Club with Kim the Lego Lady 

*Grades K-3

Wednesday, April 30 @ 4:30 p.m.

April Vacation:

Celebrate Earth Day: DIY Cardboard Tube Shakers 

*for families

Tuesday, April 22 @ All Day

Sign up for the time that works for you:

Starlab: A Night Sky Adventure

Wednesday, April 23 @ 2-2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23 @ 3-3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23 @ 4-4:45 p.m.

Step inside Starlab, a giant inflatable planetarium, and embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos—no need to wait for nightfall! Join astronomy.

Astronaut Training Camp 

*for grades K-6

Thursday, April 24 @ 2 p.m.

Kids Rocket Launch 

*for grades K-6

Friday, April 25 @ 1 p.m.

Tree Sapling Distribution in collaboration with Neighborhood Forest

Saturday, April 26 @ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day. 

Knight’s Quest: An Escape Room-Style Adventure 

*for ages 8-12 – Choose time that works for you

Saturday, April 26 @ 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 @ 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Book Clubs!

Kindergarten Book Club

Tuesday, April 15 @ 4:30 p.m.

Graphic Novel Book Club Jr. 

*For 1st and 2nd graders

Wednesday, April 16 @ 4:15 p.m.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, April 17 @ 6:30 p.m.

*grades 3 thru 6

Coding Class for Kids

Saturday, April 12 @ 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 @ 1 p.m.

Little Picassos Club

*Grades 2-5

Tuesday, April 8 @ 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 @ 4:30 p.m.

Weekly Storytimes:

Clocktown Rockers! 

*For ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tuesdays at 10:30-11 a.m.

Storytime Sprouts 

* For ages 0-3 with a caregiver

Wednesdays @ 10:30-11 a.m.

Saturday Stories 

*for ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Saturday, April 5 @ 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 12 @ 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:30 a.m.

Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group 

*for Ages 0 to 5

Tuesdays at 11am

Teen:

Teen Makers Club

Thursday, April 10 @ 6 p.m.

Mario Kart Tournament 

*For Teens

Saturday, April 19 @ 12:30 p.m.

Taylor Swift Night

*For Teens

Tuesday, April 22 @ 4:30 p.m.

Comic Workshop 

*FOR TWEENS AGES 8-11*

Wednesday, April 23 @ 4 p.m.

Comic Workshop 

*FOR TEENS AGES 12-15*

Wednesday, April 23 @ 5 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, April 9 @ 5 p.m.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet monthly to discuss what YOU think the library can provide to local teens. Plan events and make crafts that go along with them! Community service hours are offered.

Friends of the Ashland Public Library Monthly Book Sale & Donation Day!

Saturday, April 5 @ 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library will hold a Monthly Book Sale and Donation Day on Sat., April 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

To keep the shelves stocked with fresh selections, the Friends accept donations in the library parking lot of gently used books, audio books and DVDs. Friends volunteers will be available to assist donors during this time. There is also a cart in the mezzanine lobby for donations at any time during library hours. Proceeds from monthly book sales fund library programs for children, teens, and adults, Museum Passes, and so much more!

Proceeds from these monthly book sales and all fundraising efforts made by the Friends fund 100% of children, teen, and adult programs, our wonderful Museum Passes, and so much more! If you can’t make it to the sales, the Friends have a book sale corner on the 1st floor of the library (in the beautiful original part of the building). There, you can find great books for yourself and your family any time the library is open.