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Storytime and playgroup

Wednesday, June 4, 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
Virtual Author Talk: Extinctopedia

Virtual Author Talk: Extinctopedia

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital Branch

Age Group:

Youth, Everyone
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Library Branch: Digital Branch
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists

Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peri

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Rhythm Band for Preschoolers

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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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!

Virtual Author Talk: Lisa Jewell

Virtual Author Talk: Lisa Jewell

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Digital Branch

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Digital Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming

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Storybook Walk at Red Brook Park

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.  

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Virtual Author Talk: Lisa Jewell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Digital Branch
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming

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Author Talk Disclaimer

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Ashtabula County District Library.

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
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.

DIY Ashtabula: Totes & Textures

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation 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.

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.

Embroidery Machines 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard about the new Makerspace in Geneva? Join our Emerging Technologies Librarian for an introductory lesson on the 6-Needle Brother Entrepreneur W PR680W Embroidery Machine.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

LGBTQ Coalition

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ethel McDowell's Reading Room

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/Harbor High School Alumni Association

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room

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.

Master Gardeners: Invasive vs. Native Plants

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join us as the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners explore the advantages of incorporating native plants into your garden.

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.

Good Morning Ashtabula

8:00am - 9:00am
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Chamber of Commerce 

Tech Connect: Geneva

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Back Fireplace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Life Skills Training, Technology Training
Registration Required
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.

Comic Book - Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Comic Book, Book Club as we read a graphic novel together and discuss.  Each session will have a discussion and art or craft component.  Books can be picked up at the front desk and are geared for youth in grades 3-5.

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

Embroidery Machines 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard about the new Makerspace in Geneva? Join our Emerging Technologies Librarian for an introductory lesson on the 6-Needle Brother Entrepreneur W PR680W Embroidery Machine.

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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.

ABC Childcare BKM Storytime

9:00am - 11:30am
Younger Children
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

BKM Storytime

Bookmobile at the Caylor Allotment Sale

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 by and checkout the Bookmobile and get some info about ACDL's summer schedule and programming!

Sensory Stay & Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers will explore different 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. 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.

Bookmobile at Eagle Lunch Summer Program

11:30am - 12:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

Eagle Lunch Program and Bookmobile, What a great combo!

Bookmobile Stop: Resolution Ave

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

See us at 3901 Resolution Avenue in Ashtabula.

Exploring National Parks

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Younger Children
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.   

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.