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Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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This event is in the "Younger Children" group
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Little Scientists

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschoolers

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschoolers
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homeschoolers
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

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, May 8, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

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

Putting the Pieces Together: DNA and Irish Online Resources

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morrison Genealogy & Archive Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone

This presentation is the result of my being asked many times how I managed to find connections between my family and DNA matches. It covers clustering matches, building out family trees for matches, and then verifying those trees with records.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Morrison Genealogy & Archive Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

This presentation is the result of my being asked many times how I managed to find connections between my family and DNA matches. It covers clustering matches, building out family trees for matches, and then verifying those trees with records.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Sensory Stay & Play

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Babies and toddlers will explore a variety of sensory items in a safe space. Sensory tiles, sensory stones, and more will be available.  

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers will explore a variety of sensory items in a safe space. Sensory tiles, sensory stones, and more will be available.  

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. 

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, May 12, 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.

Building Resiliency Together

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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)

Ashcraft Active Day

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Movies and Crafts for our friends from Ashcraft.

Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Movies and Crafts for our friends from Ashcraft.

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

Little Scientists

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschoolers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschoolers
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homeschoolers
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

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, May 15, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Sensory Stay & Play

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Warren Storybook Cottage at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Babies and toddlers will explore a variety of sensory items in a safe space. Sensory tiles, sensory stones, and more will be available.  

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Warren Storybook Cottage
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers will explore a variety of sensory items in a safe space. Sensory tiles, sensory stones, and more will be available.  

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. 

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Second Chance Citizens Circle (Catholic Charities)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Legal Aid - By Appointment Only

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland - Ashtabula ClinicFree Legal Help by appointment only.Call Catholic Charities to set an appointment: 440-992-2121

Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland - Ashtabula Clinic

Free Legal Help by appointment only.

Call Catholic Charities to set an appointment: 440-992-2121

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

Little Scientists

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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

Kids in grades K-5 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

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

America 250 Reading Challenge: "1776"

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

As part of the America 250 Reading Challenge, we will be discussing David McCullough's "1776".

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

As part of the America 250 Reading Challenge, we will be discussing David McCullough's "1776".

Things to Know

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschoolers

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschoolers
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homeschoolers
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Homeschoolers in grades 1-8 are invited to the library for hands-on STEAM experiments and Art Literacy.  Each week we’ll either do a hands-on STEAM project, or study and create art using literature to guide us.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

AACSE

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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 "Everyone" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.  If a virtual meeting link is necessary, it will be shared here.

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.  If a virtual meeting link is necessary, it will be shared here.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Storytime!

Friday, May 22, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your Preschooler to our Rhythm Band.  We'll study rhythm by using our hands, feet, voices and hand-held rhythm instruments!

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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