All virtual events require registration. Click on the events to register.

Going Zero Waste As a Family with Sarah Robertson-Barnes (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 AT 7:00—8:00 PM

Get ready for the MBTS Zero Waste Challenge from April 28- May 5 and organized through a partnership with the Manchester by the Sea Sustainability Committee. Click here details on how you can win prizes and become Manchester-by-the-Sea’s 2023 Zero Waste Champion! 

In this Zoom program learn how to manage eco-anxiety and lessen your impact on the planet with easy-to-implement sustainable living tips for busy families. All ages are welcome. Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant. She lives with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog outside of Toronto, Ontario. Sustainable in the Suburbs is a resource for living low waste with kids in a culture of convenience.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. We are pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Public Library, Ashland Sustainability Committee, GreenUp Ashland, and a multitude of MA Libraries for this event. 

Manchester Reads Presents: Comic Chat with Cartoonist Harry Bliss (Virtual)
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7—8PM

This program is offered as a part of Manchester Reads 2023: Lighten up at the Library, our community's reading fest. 

Join MBTS Public Library Director Sara Collins and Librarian Maddy Willwerth as we chat with cartoonist Harry Bliss about his career, humor, comics and his recent collaboration with Steve Martin in this webinar. 

Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker magazine. His self-titled single panel gag cartoon ‘Bliss’ appears in newspapers nationally and internationally. Bliss has illustrated 26 books for children and most recently published his second New York Times best-selling collaboration with entertainer, Steve Martin: "Number one is walking : my life in the movies and other diversions". Harry Bliss is the founder of the CCS Cornish Fellowship for Graphic Novelists located in Cornish, New Hampshire. Harry Bliss lives in New Hampshire.

Website: https://store.harrybliss.com/ Instagram: @blisscartoons.

This program recorded and made available to attendees a few days after the event so please sign up even if you can't attend.

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, Newbury Town Library, Chelmsford Public Library, Kimball Library, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, Rockport Public Library and Burlington Public Library.

Author Morash Discusses "Dublin" - The Place and the Literati! (Virtual)
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 AT 10—11:15AM

If you are a fan of classic literature and love a pint o' Guinness while you're reading, join us for this virtual conversation with author & professor at Trinity College Christopher Morash as he discusses his book "Dublin: A Writer's City" which unfolds a book-lover's map of this unique city, inviting us to experience what it means to live in a great city of literature.

Learn more about Christopher HERE.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and made available through a partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

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Weekly Events

KIDS    TEENS    ADULTS    ALL AGES

Craft Circle by the Hearthside
LAST SUNDAY APRIL 16 AT 2-3PM

Registration is required for the 3 appointments on Monday and the 1 appointment on Thursday. Click Here to register. 

Dungeons and Dragons
TUESDAYS 3:30-5PM

For Ages 11-18. Most Tuesday and registration is required. Click Here for more details and to register. 

Tai Chi Class
WEDNESDAYS AT 9:45-10:45AM

Safety Registration Form must be completed before 1st session. Fill out the form here. 

Shut Up and Write!
WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM-12PM

Virtual over Zoom and registration is required. Email c.maile.black@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Stories & Songs in the Children's Room
WEDNESDAYS 10:30-11AM

For our youngest patrons and thier caregivers, ages birth-6. Registration is required and space is limited. Click Here to register.

Mindfulness Meditation
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AT 11AM-12PM

Alida Bryant is a Dharma Leader and meditation instructor under the guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche. She has been meditating for over 30 years (still very much a beginner!) and studying and practicing with lineage holders in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion. Registration is encouraged but not required. Click Here to register or for more info.