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Exploring National Parks

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Younger Children
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Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore a different National Park each week.  There will also be an activity and craft each week.   

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Comic Book Art Afternoon

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library

Age Group:

Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book style art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

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Messy Art Afternoons

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
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Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will be outdoors and get hands on experience using different tools to paint with and are encouraged to get messy!  It is recommended that children and parents wear clothing that will get dirty during the process.

Hand printed totebag

DIY Geneva: Totes and Textures

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be embellishing and painting canvas tote bags using stencils and creating stamps out of organic materials (leaves, flowers, fruits, etc.).  Participants may also freehand their designs.

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Storytime and playgroup

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Geneva Children's Programming Room at Geneva Public Library

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors

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

Over 2.6 million soldiers served in the Union Army during the Civil War. This was at a time when the total population of the Union states was only 18.5 million.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

DIY

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Program Description

 

Open to all adult patrons who have not attended  a DIY in the last 30 days.  Call 440-997-9341 to register.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

Life Without Chains

6:00pm–7:00pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Purpose of Meeting

Open N/A Meeting

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Geneva Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration Required
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! 

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

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Color Our World Creative Coloring Club for Adults

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ethel McDowell's Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Connect with others who love to color. Free and open to adults 18+. All materials provided (coloring sheets, crayons, pencils, markers) or feel free to bring your own. Come and bring a friend! For more information call 440-997-9341.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Storytime!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation 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

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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
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!

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. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Bookmobile Storytime at Carol's Corner Child Care

10:00am–11:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

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

Bookmobile Staff will be at Carol's Corner Child Care every third Monday presenting Storytime Programming for Children at Carol's Corner.

Legal Aid - By Appointment Only

1:30pm–4:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Free Legal Aid for those with lower income.

Consultation by appointment ONLY.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Footville Park

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

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

Come see us in your neighborhood!

Don't have a library card? No Problem, We can sign you up on the Bookmobile!

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: Combined Foundation Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly networking meeting for Neo Fund.

ACDL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

Regular Meeting of the Ashtabula County District Library Board of Trustees. 

Bookmobile Stop: Pierpont Township

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

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

Come see us in your neighborhood!

Don't have a library card? No Problem, We can sign you up on the Bookmobile!

Geneva Country Quilters

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

Life Without Chains

6:00pm–7:00pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Purpose of Meeting

Open N/A Meeting

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Geneva Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration Required
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! 

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

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Color Our World Creative Coloring Club for Adults

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ethel McDowell's Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Connect with others who love to color. Free and open to adults 18+. All materials provided (coloring sheets, crayons, pencils, markers) or feel free to bring your own. Come and bring a friend! For more information call 440-997-9341.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.