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The Library will be closed on Wednesday, Nov.11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Adult - In Person:

In Person - Paint Night with Ashwini Chitnavis  For Adults Only. Monday, Nov. 2 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. We're excited to bring Paint Night to Ashland! We welcome Ashwini Chitnavis to host this session where you learn to paint on canvas. No art experience necessary, just an open mind and a can-do attitude.

In Person - Front Street Readers Book Club Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas.

In Person - Mah Jongg Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.

Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1-3 p.m.

In Person - Card Making with Jan Poppendieck Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

In Person - Historical Fiction Book Club Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Read The Romanov Brides by Clare McHugh.

In Person - Women's Wisdom Circle Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6-7:30 p.m. For this session, Paula Topliffe will lead a discussion on: Healthy Holidays - Setting boundaries to manage your holidays.

In Person - Mystery Book Club Friday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. Read The Searcher by Tana French.

In Person - Cook Book Club Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Cook from The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman.

In Person - Bio/Memoir Book Club Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. Read Measure of a Man by Martin Greenfield.

In Person - Adult Coloring Group: Drawing Outside the Lines Friday, Nov. 20 at 12-1 p.m.

Adult - Virtual:

Virtual - Nathaniel Hawthorne's Little-Known Fragments & Microfictions Monday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

Virtual - Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Shannon McKenna Schmidt discusses "The First Lady of World War II" Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Environmental Book Club Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Read The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms that Sustain Life by Johan Elköf.

Virtual - The Wreck of the Royal Tar Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.

VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Topic: Sunny vs Grumpy.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Watch Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: Petticoat Patriots with Speaker and Author Libby McNamee. Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

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

Virtual - Types of Fish and What to Do with Them: Q&A with Helen Rennie. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Declutter series with Jamie Novak: 5 Things to Tidy When Company is on the Way. Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7-8:30 p.m.

Virtual - Photography Critique with Photographer Jim Kahnweiler: People. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: James K. Polk. Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Virtual - "Little Mister Victory" with Author and Historian David Kruh. Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Armchair Travel To Azerbaijan Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2-3:30 p.m.

Virtual - Patsy Cline with Clint Edwards Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

Virtual: Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6-6:30 p.m.

Virtual: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7-7:30 p.m.

Virtual - Uncovering The Plymouth Blitz - Researching & Remembering One Of WW2's Deadliest Air Raids. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Bill Gette: Florida’s Gulf Coast: Fort De Soto to Tippecanoe. Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1-2:15 p.m.

Virtual - Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe. Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30-7 p.m.

Virtual - Art on Thursday: Wide Open Spaces: Great Landscapes in Art. Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7-8:15 p.m.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Watch To Catch a Thief.

Virtual - Indian Stage Magicians In 1800s Boston Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.

Virtual - Explore Architectural & Historical Secrets of The New York Botanical Garden. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.

Virtual - The Real Thanksgiving with Bill Thierfelder. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7-8:15 p.m.

Virtual - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles. Monday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.

Adult Weekly

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

In Person - Mindful Meditation Fridays at 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Children: Special Programs

Unicorn Party!  for families. Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. No registration required!

Paws to Read with Gunner! Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.

VEX IQ Robotics for Kids!  for grades 2-6. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6-6:45 p.m.

Art Club  for grades 3-6. Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:30-5:30 p.m.

LEGO Club!  for grades K-3. Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.

Little Picassos Club  for grades K-2. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Little Crafters for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Thursday, Nov. 19 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Juntos en la Biblioteca: Actividades en Español en Familia  for families | para familias. Monday, Nov. 30 at 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Weekly Storytimes (no registration)

Clocktown Rockers! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays at 10:30-11 a.m.

Baby Time For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Wednesdays at 10:30-11 a.m.

STEM Storytime for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Fridays at 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Saturday Stories for families with young children. Saturdays at 10:30-11 a.m.

Recurring Weekly Programs

Project ABC: Play, Learn & Grow for ages 0-5. Mondays at 11a.m.-12 p.m. Registration is required, and is found on their website: www.projectabc.org

Wonder Workshop for ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Thursdays at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Wonder Workshop is brought to you by the Metrowest YMCA, the same people behind our fan-favorite Project ABC!

Teen

Teen In-Person - Therapy Dog Visit

Tues. Nov. 10 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 17 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 24 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Back to school season can be stressful. Take some time to relax by visiting Dolly, a certified therapy dog, at the Ashland Public Library. Dolly will be hanging out in the Teen Room. Dolly is a sweet pup, who would love to make some friends. Stop on by for a paws-itively good time!

Teen - In-Person Creative Writing Club Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. Stop by the Ashland Public Library to do some creative writing. You can continue working on a project or start a new one! There will be optional prompts for inspiration.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In Person Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Share your ideas, help plan teen events and make some crafts! This event can be attended for community service hours.