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NOTARY SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE, due to vacations during the month, Notary service at the Library will be suspended during March. Should you need a Notary Public during March, please contact the Council on Aging in advance. Thank you for your understanding!
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Picture Book Time (3-4 year olds)
Monday mornings at 10:15 am Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers generally do not accompany children. Drop in; no registration required. |
Patty-Cake Storytime (babies)
Monday mornings at 11:00 am Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop in; no registration required. |
Children's Yoga Class Monday mornings at 11:00 am Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls... We'll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Drop in; no registration required. |
Chess Club (ages 6 & up)
Monday, March 10 & 24 at 6:00 pm Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play. Drop in; no registration required. |
Toddler Time (18-35 months)
Wednesday mornings at 10:15 am Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Spanish Class (4-6 year olds)
Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 pm Class for children age four to six years. Senora Christina will teach Spanish language through stories, songs, games and more. Please register on our calendar. |
Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, March 1 at 12:00 noon Registration for this event is full. To add your name to the wait list, register on the calendar. Welcome the fresh beginnings of spring with a delightful and creative activity at the Spring-Themed Candle-Making Workshop provided by HandTheLight! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and the warm glow of spring! |
Building Route 128
Saturday, March 15 at 3:00 pm David Kruh, co-author of Building Route 128, will discuss the building of this iconic roadway that we love to hate! No registration required. |
Embracing Venus with local author, Doreen Lang
Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00 pm Join author Doreen Lang for an intimate and inspiring talk about her book, Embracing Venus: Achieve a Life Lit Up for Highly Sensitive People. Discover how sensitivity, often seen as a challenge, can become a superpower for happiness, resilience, and authentic living. Doreen will share personal stories, insights from her research, and practical strategies for thriving in a world that can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re an HSP or simply curious about this empowering journey, this event will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to embrace your unique path. You can find out more at: www.blossomhealingstudio.com. No registration required. |
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, March 25 at 6:00 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, contact Jo-Anne Johnson: jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org |
Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, March 31 at 6:30 pm Join us for the Out of This World Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club! We meet on the last Monday of the month, and alternate between science fiction and fantasy titles. The title for March is The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison |
Check out these Virtual programs!
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Monday, March 3: Karen Thompson Walker, The Strange Case of Jane O
Tuesday, March 4: Kelley Armstrong, Cold as Hell
Wednesday, March 5: Callan Wink, Beartooth Tuesday, March 11: Allen Eskens, The Quiet Librarian Wednesday, March 12: Lisa Unger, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 Thursday, March 13: Penn Cole, The Kindred's Curse Saga |
Friday, March 14: Gillian McAllister, Famous Last Words
Monday, March 17: Alison Gaylin, We Are Watching Tuesday, March 18: Lauren Willig, The Girl from Greenwich Street Wednesday, March 19: Curtis Sittenfeld, Prep & Show Don't Tell Thursday, March 20: Brianna Labuskes, The Boxcar Librarian |
VIRTUAL: New Zealand Romance Writers Panel
Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 pm We are thrilled to be welcoming Aotearoa (Land of the Long White Cloud) Kiwi romance authors Esme Brett, Courtney Clark Michaels, and Stephanie Ruth to our virtual stage! We're going to be chatting about how New Zealand's Indigenous history and the country's culture affect their writing and publishing journeys (or, do they?). We hope you'll join us for what we expect will be a fascinating conversation! Go to our authors websites to learn more about them and to find links to buy their books! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with J.W. Ocker
Monday, March 3 at 7:00 pm This one is for horror fans everywhere! We're so pleased to be chatting with author J.W. Ocker about his book Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take Over Our Lives and any other odd thing he'd like to discuss! For anyone interested in the mentality around cults, we invite you to join us for a discussion on "30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history". Maybe a cautionary tale? We hope you can join us! J.W. Ocker is a national-bestselling, award-winning author of macabre travelogues, spooky kid’s books, and horror novels. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Boston Light - Three Centuries of History
Monday, March 10 at 7:00 pm Based on Jeremy's book, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families. As you may know, Jeremy D'Entremont is one of our very favorite speakers so we hope you'll join us for for another great discussion! Jeremy D'Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Recommendations with Author Jane Healey
Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey (and Ashland fave!), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris is her newly released novel from Lake Union Publishing. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm
Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (aka @RedReadReviews) for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - every genre and interest! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves, reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Inclusive and Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer @ReadmylipsBoston Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 pm We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series! Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/ Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters!), Lily and Hannah Barrett, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic reviews. You can sign up for one session or for all! Run by twin sisters Lily and Hannah Barrett, Read My Lips Boston is a pop-up diverse romance bookshop based in the Boston area. Read My Lips partners with breweries and cafes to host mobile shops with love stories starring those identifying as BIPOC, disabled, queer, big-bodied, and members of other groups historically underrepresented in the romance genre. We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Irish Whiskey with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey
Monday, March 17 at 7:00 pm How perfect of this for St. Paddy's Day? Travis IRELAND of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he's encountered! So, pull up your comfy chair and highball glass and be ready to be educated and entertained. If you are 21+, we encourage you to BYOB for this special occasion. Travis Ireland, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast, discussing various distilleries, tasting notes, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey, Travis aims to educate, entertain, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Mystery/Thriller Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Joseph Finder
Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 pm Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Joseph Finder, for this quarterly session of his recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Joe's many enthusiastic reviews. You can sign up for one session or for all! Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of 17 suspense novels, most recently The Oligarch’s Daughter. His last novel House On Fire is the fourth featuring “private spy” Nick Heller. His books have won numerous awards, including the Strand Critics Award for Best Novel for Buried Secrets (2011), the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel for Killer Instinct (2006) and the Barry Award for Best Thriller for Company Man (2005). Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Inclusive and Diverse Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer @Sometimesleelynnreads
Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 pm Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/ Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Please register. You can sign up for one session or for all! Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimesleelynnreads . She is an avid reader and supporter of diverse books. She has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her love of reading was fostered at an early age, when her mom told her how much she loved reading and wanted to be just like her. She also participates in a few book clubs that continue to expand her reading, and is a huge library and indie bookstore supporter. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Carla Kelly
Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm We always have so much fun with Carla that, by popular demand, we're having her back! Once again, we'll be talking about Carla's early books as well as her American Historicals and her latest book of Christmas stories, Regency Glad Tidings as well as A Naval Surgeon to Fight For. Carla may yet have some surprises for us! Oh, wait, there's more! Carla is also a former seasonal ranger in the National Park Service. We hope to see our romance, history, and nature buffs again! Award-winning author Carla Kelly is a veteran of the New York and international publishing world. Carla is best known for her Regency Romances, those novels of manner and wit, made popular more than two centuries ago by Jane Austen. Carla has made certain types of Regencies her own, particularly novels and stories about people who are not lords and ladies. Many of them are hard-working and hard-fighting members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in the Channel Fleet, and the British Army on the Spanish Peninsula. Read much more about Carla on her website. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: The Memoir of Ilse Seger with professor Melissa Kravetz
Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm The Memoir of Ilse Seger: Wife, Mother, Hostage, Nazi Resister is a gripping narrative of adventure and intrigue about the wartime life and resistance of an ordinary, decent woman. Elisabeth "Ilse" Seger was the wife of Gerhart Heinrich Seger, a German Social Democratic member of the Reichstag from 1930 to 1933. Ilse tells Gerhart's story, but more importantly, she tells her own story: of her early resistance to the Nazi regime as a political opponent herself; of her solidarity with the Jews during the early years of Nazi persecution; of her defiance of expectations for women at the time; of her time as a hostage alongside her daughter, Renate, in Rosslau concentration camp and how they got out with help from members of Parliament; and, lastly, of her first years living in exile in France and Switzerland as her husband went on an anti-fascist speaking tour in the US. Melissa Kravetz is Associate Professor of History and Co-Director of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Longwood University. She also teaches at The Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. She is author of Women Doctors in Weimar and Nazi Germany: Maternalism, Eugenics, and Professional Identity. Thanks to Wayland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: A History of Guinness BeerMonday, March 31 at 7:00 pm We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you're over 21), and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy's Day month! Mike is a native New Englander, born and raised just north of Boston. Following a successful hospitality and performing arts career, Mike spent the last decade as a beer educator and quality specialist – including the past six years as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. In this role, he lives and breathes all things beer and shares his deeply rooted love for Guinness and authentic Irish pubs. In addition to his role as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike is an accomplished home chef, gardener, history enthusiast, and oyster expert. His background in performing arts is evident in his artful storytelling every time he engages an audience. Follow Mike on Instagram! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
Board of Library Trustees
Monday, March 3 at 4:15 pm
Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.
Agenda available 48 hours in advance on the Town webpage. |
Friends of the John Curtis Free Library Come check out our awesome book room on the lower level of the library!  All proceeds from the book sale room are donated directly back to the library, so by supporting the book room, you are supporting programs at the library! We have dedicated volunteers who go in daily to cull through donations, tidy up, and keep our room neat and organized! Please review our donation guidelines: No nonfiction books published prior to 2020 No dusty, moldy, ripped or stained items No textbooks, magazines, CDs or DVDs Thank you for your attention the these guidelines!
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