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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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Storytime and playgroup

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

Age Group:

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Younger Children
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children
Registration is open for this event.
Kids doing papercrafts

Homeschoolers

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library

Age Group:

Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

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Storytime!

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

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: 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

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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.

Teen Crafternoon

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: Crafts & DIY
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens grades 6-12 us every Friday as we make cool crafts like magic wands, macramé wall hangings, backpack charms and more!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Writer's Block-Creative Writing

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: Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens get to be creative writing poetry, short stories and more.  Writing prompts will be available and teens will learn key tips and tricks to get their story to the next level! 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Bookmobile Stop: Discovery Cove

3:45pm–4:30pm
Younger Children, Tweens
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytime
Event Details:

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

ACDL Bookmobile will be visiting the students at the Ashtabula Area City School's Afterschool Discovery program's "Discovery Cove".   A storytime will be provided as well as access to the Bookmobile's services. 

Building Closing Early (5 pm)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All ACDL, Ashtabula Public Library, Geneva Public Library
Description:

Building closing at 5 pm

Graduation Alliance

9:00am–3:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

State Testing

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.

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All ACDL, Ashtabula Public Library, Geneva Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All ACDL, Ashtabula Public Library, Geneva Public Library

Winter Fun: Movies and Crafts

10:00am–4:00pm
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

Join us for fun winter-themed movies and crafts all day from 10AM until 4:00 PM.  Popcorn and Hot Chocolate will be available.

Bookmobile Stop: Eagle Country School

2:30pm–3:30pm
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 sign you up on the Bookmobile.

Bookmobile Stop: Easton Rd. Community

3:30pm–4:30pm
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.

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

SKY Meditation

5:30pm–7:15pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Mary Louise Legeza Room
Purpose of Meeting

SKY Community Meditation follow-up

Winter Fun: Movies and Crafts

10:00am–4:00pm
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

Join us for fun winter-themed movies and crafts all day from 10AM until 4:00 PM.  Popcorn and Hot Chocolate will be available.

Tech Connect: Ashtabula

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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.

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.

New Year’s Eve

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All ACDL, Ashtabula Public Library, Geneva Public Library

Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Board

4:00pm–6:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

New Year’s Day

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

Bookmobile Stop: Geneva Senior Center

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
County Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: County Bookmobile
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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

Art Exhibit: Tiara Vaughan Photography

01/03/2026 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 8:30pm
Everyone
Ashtabula Public Library
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: William Tokarczyk Exhibition Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Visual Arts
Event Details:

In January, ACDL employee and public park enthusiast Tiara Vaughan will display her photography of America's public parks.

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