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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
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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
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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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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.

Kids Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts! Geared for kids grade PreK-5.

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.

Kids Crafternoon

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

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts! Geared for kids grade pre-K - 5.

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.

Bookmobile at Ashtabula Pride Festival 2025

12:00pm - 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 aboard the Bookmobile as we attend the 2025 Ashtabula Pride Festival at Walnut Beach Park!

ODELA Testing

9:00am - 1:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Purpose of Meeting

Testing

Platt R. Spencer Historical Society

11:00am - 12:30pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

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: Greenelight Workforce

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.

Visit us at Greenelight Workforce, 1440 W. Prospect Rd 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.

Comic Book Art Afternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Bethlehem Experience

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Purpose of Meeting

meeting

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.

Senior Care Network

9:30am - 11:30am
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

10:00am - 1:00pm
Younger Children
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids Only will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

10:00am - 1:00pm
Younger Children
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids Only will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

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.

Pokémon Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Younger Children
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday this summer as we hunt for Pokémon at the library! Earn badges and make Pokémon-themed crafts! For grades K through 5.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

ODELA Testing

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Purpose of Meeting

Testing

Messy Art Afternoons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

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.

Natural Pigments DIY

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages eight and up will learn how to create natural paints using plants, minerals, and other natural materials!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Virtual Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Everyone
Digital Branch
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital Branch
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Od

Things to Know

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.

ACDL Writers' Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
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.

ODELA Testing

9:00am - 1:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Purpose of Meeting

Testing

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.