You Be the Jury: Lizzie Borden Trial – Chautauqua
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHWas Lizzie Borden guilty of first-degree murder or not? You’ll have a chance to hear the evidence for yourself in the famous 1892 case of a woman accused of murdering her father and her stepmother with a hatchet. Examine the diagrams, learn the timeline, and hear the evidence. Then, decide for yourself. Do you think […]
What Almost Stopped Her – Chautauqua
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHHow real were the apparent obstacles blocking Marie Curie’s path to the laboratory? Find out the political, medical, and romantic backstories of hardships that could easily have kept Marie Sklodowska’s (Marie Curie’s) name in obscurity.
Singing and Storytelling – Chautauqua
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHElsa Wolff is known throughout Colorado as, “The Guitar Lady”, singing and telling stories to children of all ages. Her motto is, “Music lifts the Heart – Stories spark the imagination”. Join Elsa for a program combining Interactive Singing and Storytelling. Appropriate for grades K-3. This program is presented in partnership with Ashland Chautauqua.
Ocean Jeopardy!
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHThis is Jeopardy! Ages 10-18 can join us for a round of Ocean themed Jeopardy that is sure to be a blast. Bring your knowledge of the sea and see who comes out on top!
Haunted Lighthouses
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHJoin ORBS (Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits) for haunting tales of area lighthouses. Two lighthouses with interesting history, tragedy, and tales of spirits will be presented. ORBS has been investigating for over 14 years helping families, businesses, and historical locations. Their cases have been featured on Animal Planet, Biography Channel, History Chanel, Travel Chanel and […]
Treasures of the Deep: Escape Room
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHArrrr you qualified to be a pirate? Davy Jones is looking for a new crew with the wits and keen eyes to keep the Royal Navy at bay. Cap'n Jones has devised a deviously difficult test to find the best buccaneers, charismatic corsairs, and most prodigious pirates to sail the seven seas. Have what it […]
Mermaid Storytime
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHA very special guest from the sea will make an appearance at the library. Mermaid Jennifer will join us on dry land to share a very special Storytime. Sign up for the time slot that works best for your family.
Innovation Exploration
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHJoin us for a STEM celebration to learn what it takes to become an inventor! We will use the Invention Convention curriculum to teach kids the seven steps of the invention process. Each week builds on the next, so plan to attend as many sessions as possible. Recommended for ages 6-10. Registration for many of […]
Special Meeting of The Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHThe Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting to go in executive session on August 1, 2022. - Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm in the Stockwell Room of the library. All meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to […]
Writing Workshop with AU MFA Faculty
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHJoin the AU MFA Faculty for a number of writing workshops to work on your craft. All events are free and open to the public: July 27, 28, 29 - Tess Taylor: Poetry - Stand in the Place Where you Are: Reading and Writing Stories of Place: How do writers gather from the lived […]
CANCELED | Youth Advisory Council
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHYouth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group for grades 6th - 12th, that advises the teen librarian on how to make the library more teen-friendly.
The Craft Workshop
Stockwell Room 224 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OHAdults are invited to get creative and join us on the second Tuesday of each month in the Page Room for The Craft Workshop. We will have all of the materials needed for you to make and take home a unique piece. June: Painted Planter Pots July: Shell Candles August: Macrame Keychain You must register […]
