It's a New Year at the Ashby Free Public Library
Have a wonderful new year.
Hi Friends,
The New Year is upon us and the library is ready to help you make 2024 a great year. The library has fun activities for all ages and we are always open to adding new programs and services. If you have a suggestion, a great idea, or a program you would like to see let us know!
Special Events this Month
First Friday Free Family Movie
Friday January 5th at 6PM
On Friday January 5th at 6PM we will be showing Encanto. This charming film is fun for the whole family and has some great music. The kids loved it when Strega mama was here for Encanto story time. They were on their feet dancing and singing along.
This month we will be showing only 1 movie at 6PM. We will do the Same in February.
Due to unpredictable weather in Ashby, the Taco truck will not be here in January and February, but will return in March.
We’re Building an Igloo
Saturdays at 11
Join us every Saturday this month to build an igloo out of gallon water jugs. Jen has wanted to create this cute life size igloo and now is the perfect time. Donations of empty water jugs and/or glue sticks is appreciated. You do not have to come every Saturday to participate, come when you can and join the building fun.
Cooking Club
Thursday January 4th at 4 PM
This Month we will be making Snowman Cupcakes. There are several different ways to make a cupcake into a snowman and we will be trying to see which one works best.
Please join us everyone is welcome.
Non Fiction Book Club
Thursday January 11th at 6:30
Continuing our pattern of discussing books of interest to members, we will be reading The Brain that Changes itself by Norman Doidge. A pioneer in Neuroplasticity, Doidge challenges the long-held belief that our brains are fixed and unable to change. A fascinating read for everyone who has a brain.
New members are always welcome.
Tween Book Club
Tuesday January 4th and 18th at 5PM
Join Jen for our on going Tween book Club. We are reading Howl’s Moving Castle. New members of the group are always welcome.
Constituent Office Hours with Margaret Scarsdale
Thursday January 18th at 4 PM
Representative Margaret Scarsdale will be here to hear from her constituents on the third Thursday of every other month at 4 PM. This is a great opportunity for anyone to discuss with her any issues that she and her team may be able to assist with. We are so pleased that she is coming to the library.
Beekeeping Presented by Rainbow’s End Apiary
Tuesday January 30th at 11 AM
In conjunction with the Ashby Council on Aging, we will be hosting a talk on Beekeeping by Rainbow’s End Apiary. Learn about bees, how to make honey and how to protect the bees. There will be honey to taste and buy.
Travel the world from home with a book bundle!
We have curated book bundles around a theme so you can vacation from the safety of home this winter. Each bundle has books, videos, a cookbook and a craft inspired by the destination. Spend a weekend in Paris, London, Rome, the beach and more with a book bundle. We have several already created and we can customize one for your dream destination. All of the items in the bundle can be kept out until March, so there is no need to brave the winter weather to return books to the library.
Regular Library Events
Stories and Fun
Tuesdays at 10:00
Have you hesitated to bring your child to story time because you were concerned they would not sit? Do not worry, many of the children can not sit for very long, it is completely normal! They are always welcome to get whatever they can from the story and the simple activity after the story. It is fine if they wander away and spay with some of the fun toys in the area. We have a great little group of kids that regularly come to story time who are always interested in meeting new friends.
Lego Club
Tuesday at 4 PM
Join all of our regular Lego masters and create your own masterpiece.
Right Start Playgroup
Wednesday at 10:30
Join OT Denise Lynch for a developmentally appropriate playgroup for crawlers and toddlers. Caregivers can ask Denise any questions that they may have about child development. This is a fantastic group. New members are always welcome.
Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday, January 23th at Noon
Make 2024 the year you take care of you. Join Karen Campbell from the Nashoba Boards of Health for this group supporting anyone experiencing any kind of loss. It can be a heavy burden to carry, let Karen teach you some strategies to lighten the load. Join others who are experiencing loss and develop strategies for coping with grief.
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, January 22nd at 2 PM
Caregiving can be hard, we can help to make it a bit easier! Join us for a group where caregivers support each other through this challenging season of life. Light refreshments will be served.
Chair Yoga is back. It meets every Thursday at 11:30. Please join us new members are always welcome. Roberta enables all attendees to adjust the positions to their unique bodies.
The Upcycling Table is now a permanent feature at the library
The upcycling table was so popular during the holidays we are keeping it as a feature. Approximately 15 tables of items went to new owners, many of whom were overjoyed to find just the right thing. We have moved it into the book donation room. You can leave any new or like new item that someone else may find useful.
New Magnets are Here
Do you have an old magnet with the library’s hours? Now we have new ones with the correct hours. Come and pick one up the next time you are at the library.