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 :)

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 Stewardship Through Sustainable Gardening
Saturday, March 11 @ 10am

Casey E. Doyle, a premiere agriculture and soil scientist, will share sustainable gardening practices that cause no harm to the earth and reduce negative environmental impacts. In collaboration with the Ashland Garden Club

This Week

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? 

Virtual: "Dirtbag, Massachusetts": An Evening with Isaac Fitzgerald
Tuesday, March 7 @ 7pm
In "Dirtbag, Massachusetts", Fitzgerald, with warmth and humor, recounts his ongoing search for forgiveness, a more far-reaching vision of masculinity, and a more expansive definition of family and self.

Virtual: Longfellow House-Washington's HQ National Historic Site Present 'Past & Present Here Unite'
Wednesday, March 8 @ 12pm
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? Learn about this unique public resource, reopening for the season in May 2023.

Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, March 8 @ 6:30pm
Read "Malice" by Keigo Higashino.

Virtual: The History Of James Taylor & Carly Simon
Thursday, March 9 @ 12pm
Using performance and interview clips, trace the arc of their careers from “Fire and Rain” and “You’re So Vain” to “Shower The People” and “Anticipation.” The marriage didn’t last, but the hits sure have! 

Art for Adults with Nancy Atkinson
Thursday, March 9 @ 6:30pm
Nancy will teach us drawing techniques with different mediums, papers, and ideas. We hope you can join us and up your artistry game.

Virtual: Hidden Figures & Other Women of NASA
Thursday, March 9 @ 7pm
Celebrate Women’s History Month and explore the lives of the many women who made their dreams of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics come true at NASA.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion
Friday, March 10 @ 7pm
Watch "Ali and Ava" 

Nature Photography with Steve McGrath
Saturday, March 11 @ 10am
(postponed from last week)
Learn how to use your various devices to take the best nature photographs that you can! 

Cookbook Club
Saturday, March 11 @ 12pm
Cook from "The Farmette Cookbook : Recipes and Adventures From My Life on an Irish Farm "

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. Ashlander, Rajashree Ghosh will lead the follow up conversation.

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