Visit the Ashland Library website Calendar for additional info and registration links: https://tinyurl.com/apl-calendars

Special Events

In Person:

Second Annual Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest! Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Second Annual Young Artists Comics Fest features young artists - kids 8-18 who are making their own comics and, now, will have the opportunity to sell them. Comics workshops, headliners, and book sales, and signings.

"MockTails and Mini-Golf"

Friends of the Ashland Library Fundraising Event for Adults. Saturday, March 28, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Play Mini Golf in the Ashland Library - Friends of the Ashland Library Fundraising Event Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Get ready for an un-fore-gettable weekend, March 28 and 29, when you can play 18 holes of mini golf INSIDE the Ashland Library. The Friends of the Ashland Public Library is teaming up with local business sponsors for this tee-riffic fundraising event. 

Adult

In Person:

Front Street Readers Book Club  Tuesday, March 3 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Read An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Mah Jongg Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. Knowledge of the American version of Mah Jongg rules and your own National Mah Jongg League card is necessary.

Card Making with Jan Poppendieck  Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Jan will teach embossing, die cutting, proper stamping, and the use of equipment, individually and group techniques of creating unique cards.

Historical Fiction Book Club  Tuesday, March 10 at 11 a.m. Read The Tiffany Girls by Shelley Noble.

Women's Wisdom Circle  Thursday, March 12 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For this session, Paula Topliffe will lead a discussion on: Building a sisterhood

Mystery Book Club Friday, March 13 at 12 p.m. Read Win by Harlan Coben.

Cook Book Club Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Cook from My America: Recipes From a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi.

Bio/Memoir Book Club  Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Read It's How We Play the Game by Ed Stack.

Hybrid:

Ask a Master Gardener Panel with the Ashland Garden Club on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Spend an evening with three local Master Gardeners (either in person or online!) who will be available to answer your questions about a wide range of gardening topics.

Virtual:

Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Bird Feathers & Their Fascinating Functions. Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront

Queen Boudica of the Celts with Bill Thierfelder Tuesday, March 3 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. But to many on this side of The Pond, Boudica’s story is still unknown. This program attempts to correct that. Boudica remains one of the most remarkable leaders in Western History.

A Conversation with Romance Author E.H. Lupton  Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. E. H. Lupton joins us for a conversation about the Wisconsin Gothic series. We're huge fans of Dionysus in Wisconsin and are thrilled that Renaissance was released on March 2. 

Environmental Book Club Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch by Andrea Freeman.

Launching a Passion Project with local author Anita Saville Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Join Chelmsford author Anita Saville to learn best practices for getting your project off the ground. Her recent book, With a Passion: Seeing Good Ideas Through, uses the compelling story of Budget Buddies, an award-winning nonprofit, to help others make meaningful change in their communities.

Romance Book Club Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Topic: Omegaverse!

"Vacations Can Be Murder: The Mid Atlantic States" with True Crime Author, Dawn M. Barclay  Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Dawn M. Barclay will be chatting about her new book (the 2nd in the series), Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States.

Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey Tuesday, March 10, from 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Stories from the Nature Conservancy’s Work on Elm, Chestnut, and Other Trees in Peril Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m.

Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer at redreadreviews Tuesday, March 10 from 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Job Search Help - AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Resume and LinkedIn Coach Virginia Franco. Wednesday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m.

Declutter series with Jamie Novak  Thursday, March 12, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: Thomas Jefferson Friday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Friday Night Film Discussion  Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses You Can't Catch Us Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m.

Iconic Entertainers: Sammy Davis, Jr. with Clint Edwards   Tuesday, March 17, from 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Bill Gette: Arizona’s Natural Beauty Thursday, March 19, from 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Sarah Miriam Peale - America’s First Female Professional Painter Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan Thursday, March 19, from 6:30 - 7 p.m.

"Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr: A Legacy in Landscapes" with Bruce Magnuson Thursday, March 19, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer at sometimesleelynnreads  Thursday, March 19, from 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Author Matthew Algeo Discusses New York's Secret Subway  Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Old Growth Forests of New England with David Govatski  Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

Bridgerton Discussion: Season Four - Benophie Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

From Pixels to Personality with Deborah Tual Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.

Art on Thursday: Fierce Females: Women in Art Thursday, March 26, from 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

"The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m.

In Conversation with Horror Author Lindy Ryan Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

When We Spoke to the Dead with Ilise Carter Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

Adult Weekly:

Knit and Crochet Club Mondays at 6 p.m. Walk-In.

Gentle Yoga Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Registration required.

Children: 

Special Programs

Dungeons & Dragons: The Next Campaign  Ages 8-12

Wednesday, March 4, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, from 4:30- 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Join the next campaign of Dungeons & Dragons and embark on an exciting journey into the world of role-playing games. With the guidance of an experienced Dungeon Master, beginners will continue to learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and gameplay.

Little Picassos Club Grades K-2. Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30 -5:15 p.m. Join Miss Kayla for Little Picassos—revamped! Perfect for kids who love to get their hands messy. Registration required.

Art Club  Grades 3-6. Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. Young artists in grades are invited to join Miss Lindsay to make awesome creations through a variety of different mediums. Registration required.

Minecraft Bobbleheads Ages 8-12. Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Don't miss this unique art class to make your own Minecraft Bobblehead with Pop-Up Art School! This program is 90 minutes long. Registration is required.

Coding Class for Kids  Grades K-5. Saturday, March 14 at 12:15 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 12:15 p.m. Join us for a coding journey that’s out of this world! Space is limited, and registration is required.

LEGO Club! Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Pokémon Club Grades 2-6 Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Come hang out and make new Pokémon friends! Registration required.

Rainbow Crafternoon  Grades K-5. Wednesday, March 25, from  - 4 p.m. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to make a craft. 

Off the Page Movie Club: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs  For Families. Saturday, March 28, from 1 - 3 p.m. This month, we’ll be highlighting Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett and its 2009 movie adaptation.

Little Crafters  Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Come join the Ashland Moms Club for this storytime, where little hands get to explore big ideas! For families with children ages 0-5. 

Juntos en la Biblioteca: Actividades en Español en Familia  For Families. Para Familias. Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. Los invitamos a disfrutar en familia de una sesión de actividades en español en la biblioteca. En “Juntos en la Biblioteca,” ofreceremos la oportunidad de creer lazos fuertes en comunidad, ¡todo en español! | Join us for family activities in Spanish at the library! Through "Juntos en la Biblioteca" (Together at the Library), we're creating a space to strengthen community ties and connect, entirely in Spanish!

Family Paint Night For Families. Tuesday, March 31, from 6 - 7 p.m. Come join us for our first-ever Family Paint Night! We’ll provide the canvases, paint, and light refreshments. Kids can paint whatever they’d like instead of following a set design! Space is limited, registration required.

Weekly Storytimes (no registration):

Tuesday Clocktown Rockers! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. We'll dance to favorite kids' tunes, have fun with instruments and other props, and read a story, all while building your child's early literacy and executive function skills.

Baby Time For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Lindsay for Baby Time. 

ABC Adventures For ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Fridays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kayla for this new literacy-focused storytime! Each week, we’ll focus on different letters of the alphabet and letter sounds as a cornerstone of building early reading skills. 

Saturday Stories

For families with young children. Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kayla for our weekly Saturday morning storytime! We’ll read lively stories, do fun rhymes and movement activities, and sometimes work on simple crafts.

Recurring Weekly Programs:

Project ABC: Play, Learn & Grow Ages 0-5. Mondays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join the Metrowest YMCA in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham for a fun and interactive experience designed just for little ones. Registration is required, and is found on their website: https://www.projectabc.org/

Teen:

March Madness All month. Kids can vote online for their favorite books. Who will come up on top? Visit our calendar or the teen room for more information.

Game Day Saturday, March 14, from 1 - 3 p.m. For teens 12-18. The name says it all. Come play with us! No registration needed.