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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!

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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.  

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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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

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland - Ashtabula Clinic

Free Legal Help by appointment only.

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

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!

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!

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.

Juneteenth

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

Ashtabula County Health Department

9:00am–10:30am
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Café (Geneva)

Storytime at Kid's Only Early Learning Center

9:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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

Coffee + Conversation

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join this monthly adult meeting group to discuss current events and topics you care about. Coffee and light snacks are provided.

Things to Know

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: 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.

2nd Annual Ashtabula Kite Festival!

10:00am–2:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Upcoming
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Life Skills Training, Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Rain or Shine!

Register your kids, age 7-15, for a special, free, Kite Making Workshop with the Ohio Society for the Elevation of Kites.  The workshop begins promptly at 10 a.m.  Space is limited!

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.

Registration is Required

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

ACDL Writers' Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Are you an aspiring author working alone in a cave? Peer feedback on your novel, or short story can help polish your project. You are invited to join us on the last Tuesday of each month to workshop your writing with our group.

Things to Know

Registration is Required

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

Bookmobile Stop: Mobile Acres Ashtabula

4:00pm–5:00pm
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!

Bookmobile Stop: Glenwood Village Neighborhood

5:30pm–6:30pm
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 Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for for a monthly discussion of a great book.

This month we'll be discussing "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.

 

 

 

Bookmobile Stop at Whispering Willow Community

7:00pm–8:00pm
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!

Fourth of July Observed

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

Fourth of July

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

Bookmobile Stop: Board of DD

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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

Ashcraft Activity Adventure

11:00am–1:00pm
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.

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.

Storytime at ABC Childcare

9:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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

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