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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
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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.  

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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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Become a Barista!

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Upcoming
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: Life Skills Training
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 will learn how to make hand crafted tea and coffee drinks just like at local coffeehouses!   

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Wearable Art

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 turn your imagination into fashion! Experiment with different materials and techniques to design unique, wearable jewelry creations!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

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!

Family Game Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an evening of board games, hands-on LEGO challenges, and Nintendo Switch competitions on the big screen. New activities every week. Fun guaranteed!

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.

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children, Tweens
Ashtabula Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room (Ashtabula)
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-5 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.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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 "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

 

 

 

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!

Tech Connect: Geneva

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Back Fireplace (Geneva)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Life Skills Training, 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.

Mindful Gardeners

2:30pm–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
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Chill, plant, repeat. Learn how to grow plants and build your own mini apothecary while staying grounded and brewing herbal creations! 

Studio Workshop for Teens

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STE(A)M, Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 will combine technology with creativity to create cool art projects such as puzzles, stickers, and more!  Registration is strongly encouraged. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

City of Ashtabula Laborers Union

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room (Ashtabula)

Little Scientists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Younger Children
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Geneva Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: STE(A)M
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-5 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.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Kiwanis Club of Geneva

6:30pm–7:30pm
Geneva Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Meeting Room

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Greenelight Dorset

12:30pm–1:30pm
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.

Teen Crafternoon

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Community Room (Geneva)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens grades 6-12 get to make cool crafts each week like magic wands, macramé wall hangings, backpack charms and more!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

E-sports Gaming

2:30pm–4:30pm
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: Games & Gaming
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Each week teens and tweens in grades 6-12 get to compete in ESports like Mario Kart World, Super Smash Brothers, Madden26, NBA2k26 and more!


 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

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
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 story time will be provided as well as access to the Bookmobile's services. 

Beekeepers Association

12:00pm–3:00pm
Ashtabula Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms

Studio Workshop for Kids - Custom Hot Cocoa Mugs

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth
Geneva Public Library
Registration Open
Registration is open for this event.
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STE(A)M, Technology Training, Visual Arts, Workshop
Registration is open for this event.
Event Details:

Come and learn about the heat press and sublimation printer while making a custom Hot Cocoa Mug. 

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.

America's 250th Reading Challenge: "Woods Runner" by Gary Paulsen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Geneva Public Library
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

As part of the American's 250th Reading Challenge Project we will be discussing Gary Paulsen's "Woods Runner" 

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