March Madness (Library Style!)

Come in during the month of March to pick your faves for adult and YA books each week. We'll announce the winners at the end of the month (no trophy, we don't go that far :)

Friends of the Ashland Library Book Sale

The Friends 2 day Book Sale and Donation Day is back! 

Friday, March 3 @ 6-8pm
Saturday, March 4 @ 10-4pm

Shop for gently used book for all ages - March is a long month, so you'll need to stock up! You can also drop off donations at the same time.

If you cannot make it at this time you can drop off small donations in the drop box that is in the lobby of the library. 

All proceeds of the Friends book sales fund the 100 % of the amazing programs, museum passes, and summer reading initiatives at the library. We'd be lost without our Friends!

Contact the Friends with any questions — they'd love to hear from you! 

Adult Programs

We have in person, hybrid or virtual programs! Please click on the link to receive the zoom information if its online. Check your spam folder if you don't see the confirmation in your inbox. 

Virtual - Author and Veterinarian, Philipp Schott, Discusses Pets, Vets, and Publishing
*For Teens and Adults
Wednesday, March 8 @ 7pm

We welcome author and veterinarian, Philip Schott, to our virtual stage! He will be discussing his latest book "The Battle Cry of the Siamese Kitten", how his veterinary practices informs his stories, and the path to publishing. We hope all of our pet/author/speaker lovers out there will join us!

Environmental Justice Film Screening and Discussion: "RiverBlue"
Saturday, March 11 @ 1pm

Join us for a viewing and discussion of "RiverBlue", which documents the profound and alarming impact of textile factories serving the fast fashion industry in Western countries, on rivers in Bangladesh, China, India, and Indonesia. Leading clothing designers propose more sustainable methods. Ashlander, Rajashree Ghosh will lead the follow up conversation.

This and Next Week

Virtual - LGBTQ+ Book Club *For 15-100
Monday, February 27 @ 7pm
Read "Let's Talk About Love" by Claire Kann

Virtual: A Trip To China with Jack Holmes
Tuesday, February 28 @ 10:30am
China is a cultural adventure for Westerners, and history for immigrant Chinese. Today, visit Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and the unforgettable Lijiang River near Yangshuo.

Virtual: Front Street Readers Book Club
Tuesday, February 28 @ 6:30pm
Read "Sheltering Rain" by Jojo Moyes

Virtual - Nature Photography (Discussion Session) with Steve McGrath *For Adults
Tuesday, February 28 @ 7pm
Join us for this virtual discussion of images taken at that Steve's field sessions or one's you've taken on your own. 

Virtual: Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Presents 'Olmsted's Life & Legacy'
Wednesday, March 1 @ 12pm
Despite trying on many hats, everything Olmsted did in his life prepared him to become a landscape architect. Examine Olmsted's life from his early years up until his final days.

Virtual - Environmental Book Club
Wednesday, March 1 @ 6:30pm
Read "Animal, Vegetable, Junk" by Mark Bittman

VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club
Thursday, March 2 @ 6:30pm
Comfort Read Romances

The Garden of Words: A Writing Workshop 
Friday, March 3 @ 10:30am
Join us to put into writing your story or come to commune with other budding authors as we learn how to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard :)

Nature Photography with Steve McGrath (Field Session)
Saturday, March 4 @ 10am
Learn how to use your various devices to take the best nature photographs that you can!

Jewelry Making - Joyful Words with Stretch Beaded Bracelets
Monday, March 6 @ 6pm
You'll be amazed with what you can create with just a bit of stretch bead cord and some beads. Join us for a fun evening of creating and connecting.

Virtual: The Life & Presidency Of Gerald Ford
Tuesday, March 7 @ 2pm
Gerald Ford was the President that nobody expected... including Gerald Ford. Who was he? How did he become President? What differentiates his Presidential Library and Museum from those of other Presidents? 

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