So excited to be chatting with author on Thursday, Feb 9th at 7pm ET! If you haven't read her books, you're in for a treat. If you have, you know of the treat I speak of 🙂. Hope you can join us for this rapid-fire Q&A! Please register:
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Sat, Feb 4 @ 10am (its virtual, so need to bundle up) we partner with for This is Ashland – Raise your flag! Celebrate Sri Lanka. Chitral de Mel will be discussing Sri Lanka on its independence day, its flag, people, history, and culture. bit.ly/apl-sri-lanka
Come on in! Nothing better than a warm space, a good book, and (BYO, in a covered cup :) a nice hot beverage!
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A WIND CHILL WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10:00 AM FRIDAY THROUGH 1:00 PM SATURDAY
WARMING LOCATIONS
Ashland Community Center, 162 West Union Street, Friday, Feb. 3, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ashland Public Library, Saturday, 66 Front Street, Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
One week from today, Mon Feb 6th at 7pm ET - meet the debut authors! and
. We'll have a fab conversation abt books, publishing & writing. Let's shine a light on them all! Pls Reg: bit.ly/apl-debut
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Tonight - Wed, January 25 @ 7pm! Virtual: The Ransomware Hunting Team w/ Authors & . Urgent, uplifting, and entertaining, this book is a real-life technological thriller that illuminates a dangerous new era of cybercrime. Pls Reg:
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Register for this event in February where I'll join other debut authors to discuss being a first-time published author! RSVP NOW linktr.ee/jeanlouisewrit
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What are the challenges and joys of being a debut YA author? Join us on Mon, 2/6 @ 7pm to find out! and discuss the ups and downs of getting what you most wish for! Pls reg: bit.ly/apl-debut
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Let's chat with & audiobook narrator on Wed, Feb 1 @ 7pm ET about how romance books become audiobooks! How to make the voices in our heads sound realistic on record? How to create enough voices for all of Julia's backlist! Pls Reg: bit.ly/apl-julia-kent
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Super fun with discussing what's on her TBR pile (and should be on ours), publishing, diversity, and so much more! AND, apparently, we caused the Saracens to win so we're magic :). Check us out:
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This Sat 1/14 @ 2pm ET, tells us what she's been reading and loving lately! Bring a pencil and paper, you'll be furiously scribbling notes and have your web browser open to your library's catalog as you'll want to reserve them asap! Pls Reg:
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Super fun with and Loretta Chase - 2 Nerdy History Girls who bring the history alive! Enjoy:
Have you seen our January 2023 brochure yet? It's beautiful!! Hope to see you soon. Please RT!
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Virtual: Democracy Talks: Immigrants’ Rights
Tue, Jan 10 @ 7pm
Prof Sarah Sherman-Stokes, assoc dir of the Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Clinic at Boston University School of Law, will share the current issues in asylum law and policy. Pls Reg: bit.ly/3V6TzuB
For teens - Thursday, Jan 5th at 5pm! If you love Tarot or just hanging out with other teens, this one's for you! Share the word because this is going to be the best! Bring cards, if you have them, but we'll also have a bunch on hand. Pls reg or walk in: ttps://bit.ly/tarotTalk
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On Sat Jan 14th @ 2pm ET, we can't wait to see what has been reading and loving so we can add to our 2023 TBR piles! Join us if you love KJ, books, libraries, having a house full of books, or you just love virtual author visits :) Pls Reg:
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1st Newsletter of the New Year! If you don't receive your weekly newsletter, you can sign up to know all of our upcoming programs - which are awesome, if we do say so ourselves :)
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Once again, by popular demand, we bring back the Two Nerdy History Girls Loretta Chase and to discuss their deep historical research which makes for must reads! Join us for another scintillating conversation on Tue, Jan 10th at 7pm ET.
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Dec 17 @ 10:30 am
Join us and for a fantastic and interactive event featuring music, stories, and movement activities!
Come watch this virtual show with a group at the library or from home -- to watch from home, register at bit.ly/apl-turtle.
We can't wait!!
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Didn't we say it would be FAR OUT? & brought the BOOM! See for yourself :) You can still get signed books from . AND, your TBR pile will fall over. Tnx & .
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TONIGHT! Thu, 12/8 at 7pm ET, join our discussion w
& about Women in SciFi - an "out of this world" conversation! Signed books from
- Far Out!! Tnx . Pls reg:
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Science Fiction Fans - this one's for you! On Thu, 8/8 at 7pm ET, join our discussion with & about Women in SciFi - an "out of this world" conversation! Signed books from - Far Out!! Pls reg:
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We're heading into Thanksgiving Week! Here are our hours, drop by when we're open or check out our digital services if you haven't already - we have ebooks, digital audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and music that can be downloaded to almost any device. Happy T-Day, Ashlanders!
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While we're all still here: Saturday, November 19th from 10am-1pm is Friends of the Ashland Library Mini Book + Art Sale and Donation Day! Once again, thousands of books to choose from to have something to read/listen to as you head into long drives/flights for the holidays!
How much fun did we have with and in conversation? So. Much. Fun - it can't be quantified!! See for yourself:
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It's Official! The library will be closed on THURSDAY, November 17th from 10-1pm due to paving on Front St. We will reopen at 1pm or let you know if there are any delays. Remember, you can always use our digital catalog if you have a book emergency🙂. Please share the news.
Wed, Nov 16th @ 7pm ET, we chat with authors
& ! Whether you are a fan of vampires, warriors of poseidon, tigers, friends, libraries, authors, or books, tune in! We'll be having an amazing conversation! Pls reg to join the fun:
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This is a conversation we've book looking forward to for a long time!!
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On Thurs, Nov 10th @ 7pm ET, @ashlandlibma welcomes author Carla Kelly, virtually, for a discussion of her books, writing, and inspirations! If you haven't read a Carla Kelly, run out and get her books today - historicals, westerns, WWII! Pls Reg: ashlandmass.com/Calendar.aspx?
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Virtual: Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America, Wed, Nov 9 @ 7pm
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nicole Eustice for a talk on, "Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America".
The library will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.
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Tonight! Virtual: Author Visit with Tajja Isen
Monday, November 7 @ 7pm
Join us for an evening with , writer, cultural critic, and voice actress. Tajja will discuss themes from her book, "Some of My Best Friends: Essays on Lip Service". Pls Reg:
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Wow, it's already November! Time for our November brochure - please share with all of your library lovin' friends! Thanks@
Can't wait to chat w and on Wed, Nov 16th at 7pm ET! We'll be chatting vampires, tigers, and creatures of the night, OH MY! Bring your Qs for a rapid fire Q&A - who knows what kinds of awesome conversations we'll have. Pls Reg:
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Can't wait to hear from on Wed, Nov 2nd at 7pm as she discusses Afrofuturism: A Global Celebration - to imagine & create future worlds where African-descended peoples and cultures can live and thrive. Pls Reg:
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Did you miss our amazing talk with authors & !? If so (or, if you just want to watch again), check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=X1X-JT. AND, you can still buy signed books from - total win!!
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It's true, fun was had by all at Trick or Treating at the Library! We have photographic evidence..... 🙂
We're joining forces today with Ashland Massachusetts Town Hall for an afternoon of Trick or Treating! So, come to the library between 4-7pm, say the magic words to a librarian, and get a free book in the children's room and other goodies upstairs! We're ready for you - 😁🎃👻!!
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We can't wait either!!
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On Tues, Oct 25th at 8pm ET @ashlandlibma hosts SE Asian heritage authors @PiperJDrake
@MPMtheWriter @AuthorSarahS & @thewritinghippo! What a fantastic lineup - can't wait to hear all about their books & lives! Signed books from
@bsb_savoy. Pls Reg: bit.ly/apl-seasian
Best for ages 3-8, but all are welcome! For more info, check out their website:
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Come by tomorrow, 10/22 for the Pineapple Project at 10:30 in the children's room!!
There will be a 30 min theater piece that validates each child's individual freedom without gender bias, followed by a pineapple craft. The performance is hilarious, engaging, and empowering!!
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