Wow, we're around the corner from Thanksgiving!

Closing at 1pm
Wednesday, November 23rd

Closed
Thursday, November 24th
Friday, November 25th

This includes curbside pickup. But, our digital catalog is always available and we'll be back in business on Saturday, November 26th. 
 
Download our November brochure! 
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Announcement

The Library will be closed from 10-1 on Wednesday, November 16^th (unless it rains, in which case we'll be closed on Thursday 10-1pm) due to paving on Front St.
Plan on Wed, but if it rains, we will send out a blast and post to social media. 

The Friends of the APL
Mini Book + Art Sale and Donation Day

Saturday, November 19th from 10-1pm
Buy gently used books and materials to cozy up to for the holidays and drop off your donations to make space for them! It's a win/win. All proceeds of these sales fund library programs for all ages (so, it's really a win/win/win ? ). 

And, don't forget the beautiful brush paintings - they would make great gifts!

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 - Authors Jeaniene Frost and Alyssa Day in Conversation
Wednesday, November 16 @ 7pm

Jeaniene and Alyssa will be talking books, friendship, publishing, adventure they've had, and so much more. We'll have plenty of time for your questions so come prepared!

Saturday Knit and Crochet Club and Workshop - Crocheted Hat
Saturday, November 19 @ 2pm

Come join us at the Saturday Needlecraft Club this week where interested participants can learn how to make a cute crocheted hat.

This Week:

Virtual: Making the Long Dream of Fusion Energy a Reality Now
Tuesday, November 15 @ 7:30pm
Professor Whyte has paved an innovative and faster path to producing fusion energy, which promises to be a clean, safe and virtually limitless energy source.
 
Virtual: Great Decisions
Thursday, November 17 @ 7pm
Discuss Biden's Agenda.
 
Virtual: Literary Café presents Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Marjan Kamali
Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm
"Master of suspense” Hank Phillippi Ryan will be our guest at the Literary Cafe. She will be in conversation with Marjan Kamali (author of "Together Tea" and "The Stationary Shop") about writing suspense, why readers love thrillers, and making the leap from television reporter to novelist.
 
Virtual: A History Of Movie Comedies From Charlie Chaplin To Mel Brooks
Friday, November 18 @ 2pm
This presentation will look at the major highlights of screen comedy over the last 125 years, illustrated with more than 40 examples from Hollywood’s funniest films.

Virtual - Friday Night Film Discussion
Friday, November 4 @ 7pm
Watch "Toto Le Heros".

Next Week: 

Virtual: Boston's Haymarket & The Market District with Historic New England
Monday, November 21 @ 11am
Join Historic New England's Ken Turino and Otto Gallotto, President of the Haymarket Pushcart Association, for a presentation on the past, present, and future of Boston’s Market District.

Virtual: A Trip To The Dordogne Region Of France with The Traveling Librarian
Tuesday, November 22 @ 2pm
Also known as the Perigord, the area is focused on the meandering Dordogne River, which eventually passes the grand city of Bordeaux on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. With its distinctive cuisine, dramatic medieval castles and churches, and prehistoric caves and other monuments, the Dordogne is rich in history and French culture. 

Virtual: Boston Tabloid -- The Killing of Robin Benedict
Tuesday, November 22 @ 7pm
Boston Tabloid reconstructs a grisly murder, and explores one man's bizarre obsession. In revisiting this legendary crime, author Don Stradley consulted journalists involved in the media frenzy, prison authorities, arresting officers, and psychiatrists, all in an effort to unravel a most tangled story.

Weekly ELL Classes with Hopkinton Library

These weekly classes alternates between in person and online. Contact the group leader for information on joining for the meetings. We are happy to be collaborating with the Hopkinton Public Library for this series!

Beginner ELL Conversation Circle
Thursdays at 2pm
Contact Janet Fannon to join

Advanced ELL Conversation Circle
Fridays at 11am
Contact Ellen Deustch to join

Knitting

Saturday Knit & Crochet Club
Saturdays at 2pm

Monday Knit & Crochet Club
Mondays at 6pm

Children's Programs

Unless otherwise specified, all programs are in-person walk-in. There may be room capacity limits for some, though, so come early!

Lego Club
*for Kids Age 5 & Up
Saturday, November 19 @ 10:30am

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 within 45 minutes.

This Week

YMCA Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 15 @ 11am
This program is limited to 20 people in the storytime room and is first come, first serve. 

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 15 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(VIRTUAL ONLY) - Lapsit 
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 16 @ 10:30am
Please Note: Due to paving on Front Street, the library is closed and lapsit is virtual only. 

Friday Morning Storytime
*For Pre-School Aged Kids
Friday, November 18 @ 11am

Next Week

YMCA Play, Learn, and Grow Group
for Ages 0 to 5
Tuesday, November 22 @ 11am
This program is limited to 20 people in the storytime room and is first come, first serve. 

PJ Story Time with Ryan (and his stuffed animals!)
*For Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 22 @ 5:30pm
We will read stories about a different one of Ryan's stuffed animals every week.

(Hybrid) - Lapsit 
*Infants, Toddlers &  Caregivers
Wednesday, November 23 @ 10:30am
Please register to receive the zoom link if joining us online.

Crafty Saturdays! 
Saturdays 10am-3pm

Drop in on Saturdays in the Children's Room and find a different craft to do every week!

Teen Programs

Calling all Tweens and Teens! Ana still needs your help in bringing back a Teen Advisory Board.

If you are interested, email them at [email protected]. 

If you're in 8th grade or higher (aged 13 or up) and want to keep up-to-date on events, be the first to know about new books coming in, and have easy access to library resources, join our Discord server!

Program Videos

Check out the library's YouTube Channel! We are recording many of our programs so subscribe today so you don't miss out.

The Friends of The Ashland Library

The Friends Mini Book & Art Sale and Donation Day is the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-1pm (next sale is Saturday, Nov 19th). You can shop AND drop your books for donation off 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. 

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

Art in the Library

“Paintings In & Around Boston”
Watercolors by Diane G. Bell
November 1-December 3, 2022

Franklin MA artist Diane Bell is exhibiting her wonderful watercolor paintings of the Boston and the New England region.

Questions? 

Contact us at [email protected] or 508-881-0134

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