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Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K -5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K -5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Ashtabula Game Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Game Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group

Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Teen Gaming

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Game Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Game Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Art lab

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Teen Art Zone at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Teen Art Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Music and Movement

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a joyful and engaging Music and Movement session designed for parents and their toddlers!

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Join us for a joyful and engaging Music and Movement session designed for parents and their toddlers!

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Dinosaur Discovery!

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Stomp into Dino Discovery, where each week kids will uncover a brand-new dinosaur and roar into the prehistoric past!

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Stomp into Dino Discovery, where each week kids will uncover a brand-new dinosaur and roar into the prehistoric past!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group

Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Art lab

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Teen Art Zone at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Teen Art Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Messy Art Afternoons

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Get ready to splash, splatter, and create! Kids will head outdoors for hands-on painting using all kinds of fun tools such as race cars, fly swatters, and more—so expect to get messy.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Get ready to splash, splatter, and create! Kids will head outdoors for hands-on painting using all kinds of fun tools such as race cars, fly swatters, and more—so expect to get messy.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our weekly tech event for one-on-one help with your devices or any other technology question, guided by our friendly tech guru.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Join our weekly tech event for one-on-one help with your devices or any other technology question, guided by our friendly tech guru.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ACDL Writers' Group

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you an aspiring author working alone in a cave? Peer feedback on your novel, or short story can help polish your project. You are invited to join us on the last Tuesday of each month to workshop your writing with our group.

Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Are you an aspiring author working alone in a cave? Peer feedback on your novel, or short story can help polish your project. You are invited to join us on the last Tuesday of each month to workshop your writing with our group.

Things to Know

Registration is Required

Registration is required. Please register online or by calling the branch.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group

Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Game Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Game Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Art lab

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Teen Art Zone at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Teen Art Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Dino Dig

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Dig into prehistoric adventure! Kids in grades K–5 will become junior paleontologists, excavating through dirt, ice, and more to uncover prehistoric fossils. Get ready to dig, discover, and get a little messy!

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Dig into prehistoric adventure! Kids in grades K–5 will become junior paleontologists, excavating through dirt, ice, and more to uncover prehistoric fossils. Get ready to dig, discover, and get a little messy!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
This event is in the "Younger Children" group

Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K - 5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Game Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Game Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Open Art lab

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Teen Art Zone at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Teen Art Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in grade 6-12 can drop in and get creative! We’ll have watercolor paints, paper, colored pencils, and plenty of other art supplies ready to go.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

DIY Ashtabula:

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Monthly DIY program for adults in Ashtabula.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Monthly DIY program for adults in Ashtabula.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Registration is Required

Registration is required. Please register online or by calling the branch.

This event is in the "Younger Children" group

Doodlebugs Open Art Studio

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children

Kids in grades pre-K -5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

Kids in grades pre-K -5 will have access to various art supplies such as markers, activity sheets, scissors, and more!  

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Ashtabula Game Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Game Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Cool off from the heat, teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can meet at the library and game with their friends! Play PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S; games are already installed, just bring a friend!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Storytime!

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Aquarium Seating Area at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Help your child develop strong early literacy skills and a love of lifelong learning. Children enjoy stories & rhymes, sing songs, practice fine motor skills, and learn to play and share with others.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Aquarium Seating Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child develop strong early literacy skills and a love of lifelong learning. Children enjoy stories & rhymes, sing songs, practice fine motor skills, and learn to play and share with others.

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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