Get ready for an un-fore-gettable weekend Saturday, April 1 (18+) and Sunday, April 2 (for families) 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 that promises hole-in-one-fun for the whole family! It will be a great chance to have a ball, support a great community resource, and get a rare look at the library “after hours.”

Click here for more information.

To directly purchase tickets:
for Saturday click here
for Sunday click here.

Hello Ashland families!

I hope you've had a wonderful start to your 2023. We have many exciting events coming up this April, so read on for more info about those, as well as some book recommendations and articles to check out.

Do you have an infant or toddler that you have to juggle while your older child attends a craft program?  The Children's Room has recently added two high chairs for just that purpose.  Please feel free to use one next time you need to keep your little one from wandering off or creating havoc!

The Friends of the Library will be hosting their book sale this month on Saturday, April 1, as well as hosting a mini-golf at the library fundraiser! More information and tickets can be found above.

The library will be closed on Monday, April 17 for Patriots' Day.

Thanks for stopping in!

Ryan
Children's Library Assistant

One Time Programs

Family Movie:
Puss in Boots:
The Last Wish

Friday, April 7 from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For families

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll when he learns that he has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

(animated, rated PG)

Joys of Nature-- Wild World of Reptiles

Saturday, April 15 from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 4 and up

What is the difference between a lizard and a snake and a crocodile and an alligator? Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? Are snakes really slimy? Learn more about our wonderful scaly friends and meet some reptile special guests.

*SPECIAL* PJ Story Time (Stuffed Animal Sleepover!!!)

Tuesday, April 18 from
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For ages 3 and up

Bring your stuffed animals with you and they will have a sleepover at the library. Who knows what crazy things they'll get up to?

Come by anytime on Friday or later to pick up your stuffie, along with some photos of their crazy antics.
Please be sure your child will be okay without their stuffed animal for a few days, and bring their second or third favorite if necessary!

Bird Stories and Wooden Birdhouse Craft

Friday, April 21 from
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For grades K - 4

Paint a wooden birdhouse that can be used as an indoor decoration.

Robotics Demonstration

Saturday, April 29
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For grades 2 and up

Team Goofy Gyros presents a Robotics demonstration. Put fun in STEM. Join us to learn about LEGO Robots. These budding engineers will share their knowledge of LEGO Robotics and FLL with the community.

Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals

Saturday, April 29
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 4 - 8

Learn how veterinarian Dr. Rosie helps animals with an interactive reading of her book. Kids should bring their own stuffed animals and will be given mini vet kits and learn how to treat their stuffed animal. (Mini stuffed animals will be provided for kids who do not bring one.) There will be a limit of 30 kits.

Recurring Programs

Monday or Friday After School Story and Craft
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Fridays at 4:00 p.m.
For ages 4-8

Each week we will read a story and do a related craft project.  For Pre-K through early elementary. Mondays and Fridays will have the same craft.

Ashland Moms -- Little Crafters
Monday, April 24 at
10:15 a.m.
For ages 0-5 

The Ashland Moms offer a story & craft program for little ones once a month. Caregivers are asked to participate with their children. 

Project ABC Play Group
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
For ages 0-5

Come explore and learn to play with your little one to stimulate their growth and development. This structured program helps prepare children for socialization and a school experience.

PJ Storytime
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
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.

Lapsit
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 0-4

Join Miss Lois for a story time full of songs and fingerplays. Check out the songs performed by Miss Lois here!

Read to a Dog

Thursday, April 13 and
Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m.

For kids who are reading

Children will have the chance to read to one of our corgi friends - Knives or Machete. Both are registered therapy dogs.

Lego Club

Thursday, April 6 and
Thursday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m.

For ages 5 and up

Each child will be given a box filled with an assortment of Lego blocks to build a creation using only what's inside the box. Creations will be displayed.

Saturday Morning Storytime
Saturday, April 1, 8, and 22
at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and up

On Saturdays without other morning programs, come listen to Ryan read some of his favorite stories aloud.

Crafty Saturday
Saturdays all day
For ages 4 and up

Join us for a different drop in craft project every week.