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Storytime!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
kids playing on drums

Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

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

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

overhead shot of holiday crafting

Winter Holiday Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Geneva Children's Programming Room at Geneva Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with ACDL!  Make holiday cards, ornaments, and other fun holiday crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and listening to holiday music. 

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Sensory Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula) at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
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.  

Kids doing papercrafts

Homeschoolers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Geneva Children's Programming Room at Geneva Public Library

Age Group:

Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
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.

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Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Board

4:00pm–6:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

New Year’s Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All ACDL, Ashtabula Public Library, County Bookmobile, Digital Branch, Geneva Public Library, Off Site

Art Exhibit: Tiara Vaughan Photography

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 8:30pm
Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: William Tokarczyk Exhibition Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

In January, ACDL employee and public park enthusiast Tiara Vaughan will display her photography of America's public parks.

AARP Training

9:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms

AARP Training

9:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms

Sensory Stay & Play

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

Ashtabula County Genealogical Society Board Meeting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Genealogy, Other
Event Details:

Learn more about ACGS: https://www.ashtabulagen.org/

Who are we: We are the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Inc., or ACGS for short.

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

City of Ashtabula Laborers Union

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)

Storytime!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
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.

Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
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.

Beekeepers Association

12:00pm–3:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms

Fiber Friends

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come and join the Fiber Friends! Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, or other creative projects and meet fellow craft enthusiasts. Share tips, swap patterns, and enjoy delightful conversations.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Write Powerful AI Prompts to Unlock Your Family History

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Morrison Genealogy & Archive Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

What if you had a research partner who never gets tired and can quickly analyze historical patterns and migration routes? When you learn to communicate effectively with AI, that's exactly what you get.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

AARP Training

9:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Training for AARP

Sensory Stay & Play

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

AARP Training

9:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Training for AARP

AACS Executive Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Executive Meeting

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

AARP Training

9:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Training for AARP

Homeschoolers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
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.

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