Ashland Public Library

Ashland Public Library The Ashland Public Library offers a variety of free programming, events and materials for children,

IN TWO DAYS!!In Person - SuAsCo Climate Collaborative Community Meeting: Planning for Climate ResilienceThursday, June 2...
06/23/2026

IN TWO DAYS!!

In Person - SuAsCo Climate Collaborative Community Meeting: Planning for Climate Resilience
Thursday, June 25 from 6:30—8:00 PM
Schiesske Large Meeting Room
Ashland Public Library
66 Front St, Ashland, MA, 01721

Join Becca Solomon, Ashland's Conservation Agent, for the next SuAsCo Climate Collaborative community meeting as we continue building a shared vision for climate resilience across the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River watershed.

Walk-ins will be welcome!

This meeting will build on the momentum from our kickoff event and focus on:
- Key climate challenges facing our watershed
- Early insights from regional data and community input
- Opportunities for collaboration across towns and organizations
- How you can stay involved and help shape next steps

Friends of the Ashland Library

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AMAZING Summer Reading Kickoff Party this past Saturday—we're just getting s...
06/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AMAZING Summer Reading Kickoff Party this past Saturday—we're just getting started! We've got an awesome lineup of programs for kids going on this week, including a Potato Party, a screening of the newest SpongeBob movie, and a Family Sports Trivia game (to win some awesome prizes). Check out our online calendar to register for these programs and to see what else we've got going on!

Ashland Moms Friends of the Ashland Library Ashland Massachusetts

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten MarcilMonday, July 6 from 7...
06/23/2026

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil
Monday, July 6 from 7:00—8:00 PM

We are so pleased to be continuing this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! We're thrilled to welcome Kiersten Marcil, Author & Adventurer in History to our virtual stage. She will be discussing Iron in the Water: How American Rebels Blocked British Control of the Hudson River - Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River. This crucial passageway was considered key to transporting men, weapons, food, and morale from the Canadian and Northern Departments to the South. We will delve into primary sources describing the construction of the Montgomery Chain in 1777, plus the Great Chain and its home at West Point in 1778. No such exploration would be complete without a glimpse into the people and politics of such a weighty endeavor. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

Register HERE(https://tinyurl.com/apl-250-762026).

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. We are also pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event.

Kiersten Marcil Aesop's Fable Friends of the Ashland Library

IN TWO DAYS!!Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: "Boston, 1776" with author J.D. DickeyMonday, June 22 from 7:00—8:00...
06/21/2026

IN TWO DAYS!!

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: "Boston, 1776" with author J.D. Dickey
Monday, June 22 from 7:00—8:00 PM

We are so pleased to be starting this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and who would be better to kick it off than author J.D. Dickey discussing his book, "Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City". Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution’s capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation’s War of Independence. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

Find more details HERE(https://tinyurl.com/apl-250-6222026).

You can buy signed books by J.D. from Aesop's Fable(https://aesopsfable.com/products/boston-1776), just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. We are also pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event.

J.D. Dickey Aesop's Fable Friends of the Ashland Library

06/18/2026

We love when Clara comes to the library and makes these fun videos! Today's is all about teen summer reading, featuring our teen librarian, Jackie! If you know someone 12-18, have them come on down!

Here's your last-minute reminder that we kick off this year's summer reading program on Saturday with CLOCKSTOCK! Join u...
06/18/2026

Here's your last-minute reminder that we kick off this year's summer reading program on Saturday with CLOCKSTOCK! Join us between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to get signed up for Reading Dragons (K-6) or Sprouts (Pre-K and below). Plus, we'll have all kinds of fun activities going on, including a bounce house, crafts, lawn games, alpaca petting, and more!

Sub Zero Ice Cream - Ashland and the Friends of the Ashland Library will be joining the festivities to sell ice cream and snacks!

Ashland Moms Ashland Massachusetts

06/16/2026

One of our favorite art displays of the year - our Ashland High School Art Students! Their talent is astonishing!

Friends of the Ashland Library Ashland Moms Ashland Massachusetts

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with historian Bruce E. MowdayMonday, June 29 from ...
06/16/2026

Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with historian Bruce E. Mowday
Monday, June 29 from 7:00—8:00 PM

We are so pleased to be continuing this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! We're thrilled to welcome historian Bruce E. Mowday to our virtual stage. He'll be discussing the common soldier at Valley Forge with a strong New England connection, Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. He wrote about the condition of American troops and Lafayette’s (who celebrated the last two years in New England) review of his troops is recognized. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!

Register HERE(https://tinyurl.com/apl-250-6292026).

You can buy signed books by Bruce from Aesop's Fable(https://aesopsfable.com/products/killer-at-the-door), just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. We are also pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event.

Bruce Mowday Aesop's Fable Friends of the Ashland Library

IN TWO DAYS!!Virtual - Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi RyanWednesday, June 17 from 6:...
06/15/2026

IN TWO DAYS!!

Virtual - Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan
Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30—7:00 PM
Online - Zoom

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews.

Register on Zoom HERE(https://tinyurl.com/apl-myst-thrill-ryan-2026). You can sign up for one session or for all!

You can purchase signed books by Hank from Newtonville Books. Just note in the comments that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate.

We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel.

Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event.

Hank Phillippi Ryan Friends of the Ashland Library Newtonville Books

At the Ashland Library - Week of June 15, 2026. See our Full Newsletter here: Email link https://conta.cc/4eGOdmL
06/15/2026

At the Ashland Library - Week of June 15, 2026. See our Full Newsletter here:
Email link https://conta.cc/4eGOdmL

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66 Front Street
Ashland, MA
01721

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+15088810134

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