Ashland Public Library's

Hello Ashland!

Welcome to all things teen happening at the Ashland Public Library (now on our updated newsletter format)! With the new year rolling in along with worse weather, we've got the events to keep you busy when you can't stay outside and the books to keep you busy when you don't want to go anywhere at all. Check out all the new teen books we have in our new and improved library catalog.

Laura

Teen Librarian

lbernier@ashlandmass.com

She/Her

The best way to keep updated on our events is to subscribe to our website calendar. Click on Notify Me®, pick the Library Events (about 3/4 of they way down the page) and you'll get notifications when we've added new, exciting programs! You can also check out our Teen and Adult Program Brochures below:

Download our January Adult & Teen Program Brochure

Time to have your say in the Teen Room!

Click below to have your say in what books, events, and groups get added to the Teen Room!

TEEN ROOM SURVEY CLICK HERE!

Want an even bigger say? Join the Teen Advisory Board!

The Teen Advisory Board will meet monthly to discuss what YOU think the library can provide to local teens! Email lbernier@ashlandmass.com to join. Community service hours offered!

EVENTS!

After Hours Midterm Study!

Need to get a little last minute studying in? Come to the library the Tuesday and Wednesday of midterms week (January 23rd and 24th) for some dedicated study space, brain food, and a therapy dog visit!

The library will close to the public as usual at 8:00PM but be open to Ashland High School Students ages 14 to 18 from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. Students must be in the building at 8:15PM before doors close.

Dungeons and Dragons

Come experience the world's most famous roleplaying game for yourself! Make your character and set out on a quest starting Monday February 5th from 5:00-7:00PM. The campaign lasts for a total of six weeks with the first week including character creation. No previous experience necessary.

Galentine's Day!

Come February 13th from 5:00PM to 7:30PM for some Galentine's Day (or Palentine's Day!) pampering! We'll have henna (artist from 6:00PM-7:30PM), book crafts, manicures, a movie, and food in celebration of Galentine's Day! Bring your gals, your pals, or just yourself because it's time to Treat. Yo. Self.

Reserve your spot here!

Book Recommendations!

See what books we've been enjoying recently and email in your own recommendations to be featured in future newsletters.

Bloody Jack by L. A. Meyer

This series is criminally underrated! It follows Mary "Jacky" Faber as she disguises herself as a ship's boy in the British Navy. Naval hijinks ensue as she tries to keep her cover and survive the high seas. The cast of characters only gets better as the books go on. If you're looking for adventure, pirates, historical fiction, or a generally swashbuckling tale, look no further.

Betting on You by Lynn Painter

If you're looking for a light read to keep you cozy as you sip hot chocolate, look no further. This book is everything that people have come to expect from Lynn Painter: witty banter, a sweet story, and characters you can't help but root for.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

I cannot recommend this book enough. The show did not do these complicated characters justice. If you like books involving heists and intrigue, intricate world building and magic systems, or books told in multiple point of views each better than the last, this is the book for you. The only bad thing about this book is figuring out what else can live up to it after you finish.

Do you know about our Library of Many Things?

The library has a special collection of objects that go out the same way books do. We have both a Nintendo Switch AND a Nintendo Switch LITE, a telescope, metal detector, ukulele, along with board games, puzzles, and more!

Come check it out! We're getting more things all the time so you never know when there will be something new.

Ashland Public Library

66 Front Street

Ashland, MA 01721

Questions? Email ashlandprograms@minlib.net or lbernier@ashlandmass.com