Ashland Public Library
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Sunday May 19 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Monday May 20 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Monday Knit and Crochet Club *For Adults
Bring your knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Watch the library calendar for special Saturday Workshops once per month. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=12443
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Crochet Class: Introduction to Granny Squares *For Adults with some crochet skills
A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes, and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process. During our two-hour class, we will explore th......More
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 7:50pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group @ the Ashland Library
We're thrilled to have Martha Coleman joining us to lead our English as a Second Language Conversation Group here in Ashland! This group is created to help improve your English conversational skills, meet new people, and learn new English vocabulary. In each meeting, yo......More
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual - LGBTQ+ Book Club: Read "All My Mother's Lovers" *For 15-100
We are so pleased to be partnering with the Peabody Institute Library (Peabody, MA) and Parker Memorial Library (Dracut, MA), which will be hosting, to bring this book club for the LGBTQ+ community! and allies! If you are between the ages of 15-100 (yes, really!) and wo......More
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual - Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Romance Author Camilla Evergreen: "How to Find Love When You're Weird"
We are thrilled to be chatting with romance author Camilla Evergreen whose book "How to Find Love When You're Weird" makes it clear that people on the spectrum, (in fact, ALL people) are worthy of love and an HEA (happily ever after). In fact, we would posit, that it's ......More
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Tuesday May 21 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Tuesday May 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5
For ages 5 and under. A parent and child group offered by the Metrowest YMCA and the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham. A structured program to help prepare children for socialization and a school experience. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?E......More
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Tuesday May 21 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up
Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=12118
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
In Person - Gentle Yoga *For Adults
Join yoga instructor, Judy Thapa, in this weekly relaxing, end-of-day gentle yoga session. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Let your tensions go and be ready to focus on yourself for 45 minutes. This series is for adults 18+. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calen......More
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual: Democracy Talks: Access to Books in the Context of Mass Incarceration
Kelly Brotzman, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program in Quincy, MA, will discuss mass incarceration in the US, the role of education in reducing recidivism, the critical role books play for people in prison, and Prison Book Program's role in getting reading mat......More
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Wednesday May 22 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Wednesday May 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime Sprouts * For ages 0-3 with a caregiver
Join us for a fun and interactive story time filled with singing, reading, bounces, fingerplays, puppets, instruments, and more! This engaging program is designed to introduce young children to the joys of literature and music while promoting early literacy skills. For ......More
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Wednesday May 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Virtual: Addison Gallery Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Cecere
Join Jennifer Cecere, the Addison Gallery's Edward E. Elson Artist-in-Residence, for a virtual tour and discussion of her body of work and her site-specific installations at the Addison this spring. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=13187
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Wednesday May 22 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Trivia Night
Come test your knowledge against your friends at our Teen Trivia Night! May's theme is Harry Potter. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=13274
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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual - iPhone Photo Editing & Enhancements, Photo Organization and Storage
Learn how to edit and enhance your photos with confidence using the Photos app on your iPhone. The built-in editing and enhancement tools are amazing and you can easily fine-tune your photos in minutes. Learn pro tips on photo editing from a professional photographer wi......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Ashland Adult Book Club: Read "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy"
Please join us over Zoom for a discussion of "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=12348
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Thursday May 23 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Thursday May 23 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
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Thursday May 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Virtual - Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
In this presentation, we will delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content. From examining examples of deep fakes to ethical considerations, we will uncover the multiface......More
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Thursday May 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual: End-of-Life Doulas: What Do They Do & Why Would I Want One?
This virtual presentation will teach you about End-of-Life doulas – trained non-medical providers, who can be present from an initial diagnosis to ultimate death. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=13191
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Friday May 24 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Friday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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Friday May 24 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
(In-Person Walk-In) Friday Afternoon Story and Craft *For Ages 4-7
Stop into the children's room for a program that is geared toward pre-school aged children and their caregivers. We will read a story and do a related craft project. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=12195
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Friday May 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion: "Cold Souls" (Kanopy) *For Adults
Welcome to our Friday Night Film Discussions! Today we’ll be discussing “Cold Souls" in which Paul Giamatti stars as himself, agonizing over his interpretation of Anton Chekhov's Classic Play, "Uncle Vanya. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=13026
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Saturday May 25 through May 26
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Saturday May 25 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Sunday May 26 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Monday May 27 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Tuesday May 28 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Tuesday May 28 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Project ABC Play, Learn, and Grow Group for Ages 0 to 5
For ages 5 and under. A parent and child group offered by the Metrowest YMCA and the Early Childhood Alliance of Ashland & Framingham. A structured program to help prepare children for socialization and a school experience. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?E......More
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Tuesday May 28 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!) *For Ages 3 and up
Come in your pajamas, and bring your favorite stuffed animals! We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=12119
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Tuesday May 28 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
In Person - Gentle Yoga *For Adults
Join yoga instructor, Judy Thapa, in this weekly relaxing, end-of-day gentle yoga session. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Let your tensions go and be ready to focus on yourself for 45 minutes. This series is for adults 18+. https://www.ashlandmass.com/calen......More
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Tuesday May 28 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Virtual - Science Café - Materials and Medicine: An Evening with MIT Professor and Inventor Robert Langer
We're excited to join the Cary Library, Lexington, for this special event! LNPs. Lipid nanoparticles. Heard of them ? They are the reason the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines were developed so quickly and able to stem the tide of COVID worldwide. LNPs and the whole fie......More
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Wednesday May 29 All Day
Adult Spring Reading Challenge
We had so much fun with Adult Winter Reading earlier this year that we had to do it again to celebrate Spring! Once again, read whatever you want during the month and count up the minutes. You can submit up to 1800 minutes (30 hours) worth of reading time. Each hour tha......More
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Wednesday May 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime Sprouts * For ages 0-3 with a caregiver
Join us for a fun and interactive story time filled with singing, reading, bounces, fingerplays, puppets, instruments, and more! This engaging program is designed to introduce young children to the joys of literature and music while promoting early literacy skills. For ......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Homeschoolers' Meetup *For Homeschooling Families
Homeschooling families are invited to a special crafternoon at the library! https://www.ashlandmass.com/calendar.aspx?EID=13230
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Wednesday May 29 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual - New Yorker Cartoonist and Bestseller Bob Eckstein Shares His Favorite Museums and Cartoons
Museum Enthusiasts, this one is for you! Join author Bob Eckstein as he celebrates the book birthday of his most recent release, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums". This book is filled with lush and ......More