Harbor-Topky Memorial Library

08/31/2026

THIS WEEK!
Creating Memory Snapshots Workshop
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Even the most ordinary lives hold extraordinary moments, and when we’re able to share those experiences, we can have an impact on other people as well.

In the “Creating Memory Snapshots” 90-minute workshop for writers and non-writers alike, you’ll learn how to transform your memories into brief, engaging pieces to share with friends or family members or to use as a basis to create a memoir or family history.

Bring a notebook or paper, along with pens or pencils, and be prepared to explore those important times in your life!

Join Nancy Christie on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to start your journey. The program is free and open to the public.

08/27/2026

TODAY!

Join the Harbor Topky Friends of the Library in welcoming Ashtabula City Manager Jim Timonere on Thursday, August 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He will be speaking on the state of the city.

The program is free and open to the public.

08/25/2026

There will be no board meeting in September. The next board meeting will take place on October 7th.

08/20/2026

TODAY!

Ashtabula County During the American Civil War
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:00 p.m.

At the outbreak of the American Civil War, over 320,000 Ohio citizens volunteered to serve in the Federal Army. Over 35,000 eventually become a casualty of the War. Ashtabula County, too, answered the call of war, with its recruits helping to form the 29th Ohio Infantry Regiment and the 11th New York Light Artillery. These soldiers served on many battlefields and suffered heavy casualties.

Join Professor Dennis Doyle at the Harbor-Topky Memorial Library on Thursday, August 20th, at 5:00 p.m. for his presentation "Ashtabula County During the American Civil War." Professor Doyle’s program will focus on the experiences Ashtabula County soldiers had during their Civil War service. He will also cover such topics as recruitment, training, the battle fought, and the soldier's motivation to serve.

A Chicago native, Professor Doyle grew up in Joliet, where he still resides. He has a master’s degree in history from American University in Washington, D.C.; a master’s degree in sociology from DePaul University in Chicago; and a bachelor’s degree in history from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Prof. Doyle recently semi-retired from teaching history and sociology at Joliet Junior College in Illinois He is the current VP and former president of the Civil War Round Table of Chicago.

This program is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For any questions, please call the library at (440) 964-9645.

(Photo Credit: Antietam Battlefield, 2006, by Andy Pochatko)

08/12/2026

Come to Harbor-Topky Memorial Library to see Outback Ray tomorrow, August 13th, at 3:30 for our summer closing program! They will be here until 4:30 and we will be here with music, games, and more until 5:30!

We are receiving a lot of messages asking for our public events for this summer. Our shows fill up fast so call ahead to see if they are doing a sign up. We will be adding to this list as show are still coming in. Outback Sky & I can not wait to see you all this summer!!!

Summer Public Events

5–30 at 10:30 AM Brookfield Library
6–2 at 3 PM Home County District Public Library
6–3 at 10:15 AM Buckeye Library (Outback Sky)
6–3 at 11:30 AM Buckeye Library (Outback Sky)
6–3 at 11 AM Wadsworth Public Library
6–3 at 1 PM Wadsworth Public Library
6–4 at 1 PM Liberty Library
6–4 at 4 PM Stark Library Southgate Branch
6–5 at 3 PM Lakewood Public Library
6–6 at 12 PM Doylestown Branch Library
6–6 at 2:30 PM Morley Library
6–9 at 1 PM Henderson Memorial Public Library
6–9 at 3 PM Rock Creek Library
6–9 at 3 PM Beachwood Library (Outback Sky)
6–10 at 11 AM Green Branch Library at Green Amphitheater
6–10 at 2 PM Odom Boulevard Branch Library
6–11 at 10 AM Willard Memorial Library
6–11 at 1 PM Tallmadge Branch Library (at community center)
6–12 at 10 AM Jackson Township Amphitheater
6-13 at 2 PM Jungle Driving School in Brecksville (Outback Sky)
6–16 at 1 PM Firestone Park Branch Library
6–17 at 1 PM Mogadore Branch Library
6–17 at 3 PM Independence Summer Event in the Park
6–18 at 11 AM Portage Lakes Branch Library
6–18 at 2 PM Norton Branch Library
6-20 at2 PM Domonkas Branch Library (Outback Sky)
6–23 at 11:30 AM Fairlawn Bath Branch Library
6–23 at 1 PM Fairlawn Bath Branch Library
6–24 at 1 PM Goodyear Branch Library
6-24 at 1:30 PM Lodi Library (Outback Sky)
6-24 at 3:30 PM Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival Park (Outback Sky)
6–25 at 1 PM Kenmore Branch Library
6–26 at 11 AM Cuyahoga Falls Library
6–27 at 11:15 AM Shreveport Library
6-27 at 2 PM Spartan Community Festival in Lakemore
7-7 at 1 PM Elyria Public Library
7-7 at 3 PM Town Center at Strongsville
7–8 at 2 PM Richfield Branch Library
7–9 at 1 PM Canal Fulton Public Library
7–9 at 3 PM Creston Branch Library
7–10 at 10 AM Jackson Township Amphitheater
7–11 at 12 PM village of Creston Community Event
7–14 at 4 PM Sugarcreek Library
7–14 at 6 PM Strasburg Library
7–15 at 1 PM Austintown Library
7–15 at 3:30 PM North Hill Branch Library
7-16 at 11 AM Rittman Branch Library
7–16 at 2 PM Springfield Lakemore Branch Library
7– 18 at 12 PM Barberton Library
7–20 at 2 PM Highland Square Branch Library
7–21 at 10 AM Wooster Public Library
7–22 at 10 AM Ashland Library
7–22 at 10 AM Willoughby Eastlake Library (Outback Sky)
7–23 at 10 AM Green Amphitheater
7–23 at 1 PM Struthers Library
7-23 at 3 PM Newport Branch Library
7–24 at 10:30 AM Stow Monroe Falls Public Library
7–25 at 11 AM Salem Public Library
7–28 at 10 AM. Plain Township Amphitheater
7–29 at 1 PM Mercer Area Library
7–29 at 3:15 PM Mercer Area Library
7–30 at 1 PM Burton Library
8–1 at 12PM West Salem Library
8-1 at 12 PM St John School Ashtabula; Adam’s Angels Fundraiser (Outback Sky)
8–1 at 2:30 PM Moebius Nature Center
8–1 at 4:30 PM Charlestown Summer Festival
8–5 at 10 AM Canfield Events on the Green
8–7 at 10 AM Medina County Fair (Outback Sky)
8–7 at 2:30 PM Medina County Fair (Outback Sky)
8–7 at 4 PM Medina County Fair (Outback Sky)
8–14 at 3 PM Jackson Township Amphitheater
8–15 at 12 PM to 4 PM Momentum Church Twinsburg (4 shows)

08/06/2026

Join us at Lakeside High School's football stadium on August 10th from 4:00 - 6:00 for the Ashtabula County City Schools Back to School Bash!

08/06/2026

Join us for our Summer Closing Program on August 13th from 3:30 - 5:30! Outback Ray will be here until 4:30, and then we will have music, games, prizes, and more until 5:30!

Harbor-Topky Memorial Library
440-964-9645

Reminder: Last day of summer foods will be August 14th

07/25/2026

Join us for our Teen Tie-Dye Class on Thursday, July 30, from 4:30–5:30 PM!

All supplies will be provided, and each participant will get to tie-dye a canvas tote bag to take home. Teens are also welcome to bring a white T-shirt, socks, or any other white cotton item they'd like to tie-dye.

We can't wait to see your creativity come to life!