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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
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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!

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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.  

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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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After School Art Club

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Teen Zone 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Visual Arts
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens & tweens grades 6 - 12 explore different artists and styles each week. Create art using the weekly artist's style as inspiration.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Survival Skills

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Teen Zone 1
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Life Skills Training
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Could you survive in the desert, the mountains, or any outdoor wilderness?  Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 will learn lifesaving survival skills for a variety of situations. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Studio Workshop - Embroidered Stockings

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Full
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STE(A)M, Technology Training, Visual Arts
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Learn about the Brother Embroidery Machine while making a custom mini stocking. 

Things to Know

Registration is Required

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

Ashtabula County LGBTQ

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ethel McDowell's Reading Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

DIY Ashtabula: Hot Chocolate Jars

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

This month, we’re making holiday cheer in a jar with gift-able Hot Chocolate Jars.

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.

Lakeside Music Boosters

6:00pm–7:30pm
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

Monthly meeting

Building Resiliency Together

10:00am–11:30am
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)

Storytime and playgroup

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

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

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

VR Gaming

2:15pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Community Room (Geneva)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Have you ever experienced Virtual Reality? Join us for a virtual tour of the International Space Station, learn how to fly virtual planes, play Miniature Golf, and more! Teens and Tweens welcome in grades 6-12.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Mad Scientists

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Teen Zone 2
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Make Slime, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Signs, Signals, & Codes

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Teen Zone 1
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on journey through the fascinating world of symbols, signals, and codes—from ancient civilizations to modern-day mysteries.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Bookmobile Stop: Bardmoor Neighborhood

4:30pm–5:30pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Come see us in your neighborhood. 

Don't have a library card? No problem! We can get you signed up on the Bookmobile!

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: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)

Neo Fund Monthly Networking Meeting

5:00pm–8:15pm
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

Monthly networking meeting for Neo Fund.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

Special Board Meeting to discuss the employment and salary of an employee

Bookmobile Stop: Harbor Ridge Apartments

5:45pm–6:45pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Come see us in your neighborhood!

Don't have a library card? No problem! We can sign you up on the bookmobile.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: STE(A)M
Event Details:

Children in grades K-5 face a new design challenge each week!  Teams work together to brainstorm, build, and test a solution to the weekly challenge using only the supplies provided. Will your design win the day?

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children
Registration is open for this event.

Kids 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

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Bookmobile Stop: Bonniewood Neighborhood

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Come see us in your neighborhood!

Don't have a library card? No problem! We can sign you up on the bookmobile.

Youth Leadership

7:00am–2:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Group Meeting for Youth Leadership

Geneva Country Quilters

9:00am–2:00pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Meeting Room

Tech Connect: Geneva

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Back Fireplace (Geneva)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Life Skills Training, 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.

Bookmobile Stop: St. John School

10:45am–1:00pm
Tweens, Teens
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop to check out our selection of books, movies, and hotspots.

Homeschoolers

12:00pm–1:30pm
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

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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