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Welcome SPRING!!
We are so excited to welcome warmer weather! And a new month of course ushers in a new set of amazing programming for all ages! From National Plant a Flower Day to Women's History Month, there's so much to celebrate! |
IN PERSON: Author Marcia Zug, You'll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love Monday, March 4 @ 6:30 pm In honor of Women's History Month, we welcome author Marcia Zug, as she discusses her book, You'll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love. Why have people married through history? When you read about arranged marriages, marriages of convenience, dowries, etc. do you wonder what was the benefit of that particular system? Join us for this enlightening conversation with Professor Marcia Zug, as she discusses the history of marriage, how it's affected so many of our social norms, and if there is a benefit to taking economics and politics out of marriage so it can just be about love. This is a drop-in program - no registration required! |
VIRTUAL: Author Erica Cirino, Thicker Than Water Monday, March 4 @ 7:00 pm As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impact on the Earth and our health grows worse. Erica hopes to share important facts and immediate action we can take to help our communities and protect our health from plastics. This is a presentation on Erica's findings and current work communicating science-backed facts and solutions to the plastic pollution, featuring original reporting, research, and images from the frontlines of the plastic crisis (including from the middle of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch). Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Jeremy D'Entremont, New England Lighthouses
Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm Our early nation was built on maritime economy, and lighthouses were part of the system that made that possible. One of our favorite speakers, Jeremy D'Entremont tells the history of New England's historic and picturesque lighthouses and the colorful, dramatic stories of lighthouse keepers and their families! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Spring Flower Arranging
Two Sessions: Wednesday, March 6 @ 5:00 and 6:30 pm Join Sarah Desantes from Barn Again in Hanson for a Spring Flower Arranging workshop! PLEASE NOTE: Both Sessions are currently full, but you can always join the waitlist! |
VIRTUAL: Author Marion Gibson, Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials
Thursday, March 7 @ 10:00 am Historian and author Marion Gibson will discuss her book, "Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials," a fascinating, vivid global history of witch trials across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, told through thirteen distinct trials that illuminate the pattern of demonization and conspiratorial thinking that has profoundly shaped human history. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Christopher Morash, Dublin A Writer's City
Saturday, March 9 @ 10:00 am If you are a fan of classic literature and love a pint o' Guinness while you're reading, join us for this conversation with author & professor at Trinity College Christopher Morash as he digs even deeper into 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. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Lyla Sage, Swift & Saddled AND Done & Dusted
Saturday, March 9 @ 2:00 pm Romance author Lyla Sage has a new book, Swift and Saddled, the much anticipated sequel to Done and Dusted. As you can probably tell from the titles and covers, they are cowboy stories with kick-butt heroines, bright blue skies, horses, and heart. We're looking forward to this conversation between Lyla and RomCom author Tarah DeWitt. We hope you can join us for what will be a fun and fascinating conversation! Thank you to Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Marcia Zug, You'll Do: A History of Marrying for More Than Love
Monday, March 11 @ 7:00 pm Did you miss her appearance here on Monday, March 4? Well, you've got a second chance! Why have people married through history? When you read about arranged marriages, marriages of convenience, dowries, etc. do you wonder what was the benefit of that particular system? Join us for this enlightening conversation with Professor Marcia Zug, as she discusses the history of marriage, how it's affected so many of our social norms, and if there is a benefit to taking economics and politics out of marriage so it can just be about love. Thanks to Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Stan Zimmerman, The Girls from Golden to Gilmore
Wednesday, March 13 @ 7:00 pm This one is for all of our TV fans out there! We're thrilled to welcome producer, director, screenwriter, and debut author, Stan Zimmerman, for this virtual meeting! He'll be discussing his new book "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore". From personal experiences to the insider scoop, Stan will take us down memory lane about some of our most cherished TV shows - the making of, the stars, and the challenges. Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Monster Romance Panel
Thursday, March 14 @ 7:00 pm We welcome authors Ashley Bennett, Kate Prior, and Colette Rhodes as they talk about how it is different/same from PNR/Alien romances, their publishing journeys, and experience with Romancelandia. This is sure to be an amazing conversation! Thank you to Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Haunted Happening Series with Jeff DePaoli: The Dark Woods with Owner Chad Zingales
Thursday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm This is a part of a monthly series, so when you register you can sign on for just this one or for a few in the future, too! The Dark Woods is a haunted Halloween event located at Trombly Gardens in Milford, NH. Guests take a self-guided (walking) tour through a dimly-lit woodlands while being met by an unusual cast of creeps and misfits. The event celebrates the spirit of Halloween and is perfect for families, couples, and people of all ages. Join owner Chad Zingales and Jeff DePaoli, Host of "That Halloween Podcast", as they talk all about this fantastic haunted experience right in our backyard! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, March 25 @ 6:30 pm Join us for the Out of this World Book Club - we read science fiction and fantasy, and we meet in the foyer! The title for March - in honor of Women's History Month - is The Mammoth Book of SF Stories by Women edited by Alex Dally MacFarlane. |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club Tuesday, March 26 @ 6:30 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, contact: Jo-Anne Johnson at 781-826-2972 or jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org |
VIRTUAL: Dennis Yi Tenen, Literary Theory for Robots: How Computers Learned to Write
Tuesday, March 26 @ 7:00 pm In this provocative reflection on the shared pasts of literature and computer science, former Microsoft engineer and professor of comparative literature Dennis Yi Tenen provides crucial context for recent developments in AI, which holds important lessons for the future of humans living with smart technology. We hope you can join us for this very important discussion! Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Christopher Daly, No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston
Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:30 pm Historian Christopher Daley explores the history of the Irish in Boston: from 17th century indentured servants to the 1718 Scot-Irish arrivals, pre-famine Catholic immigrants' challenges and the pervasive anti-Irish sentiment, this program includes events like Pope's Day and the Uruline Convent burning. He touches on more modern topics, too, like James Michael Curley and Honey Fitz Kennedy. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. |
VIRTUAL: Romance in Publishing
Wednesday, March 27 @ 7:00 pm How is it possible that the romance genre continues to be judged so harshly even though it is a multi-billion dollar industry, often supporting bookstores so they can also sell other genres? Join editor and publisher, Jennifer McCord, in this discussion of her 30 years in the industry - the trends she's seen, the writers she's supported, and her thoughts on Romancelandia. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
Picture Book Time (3 & 4 year olds)
Monday Mornings at 10:15 am Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers generally do not accompany children. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Patty-Cake (babies)
Monday Mornings at 11:00 am Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Kids Yoga (ages 3-6)
Monday mornings at 11:00 am Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls... We'll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Drop-in--no registration needed. |
Storytime (5 & 6 year olds)
Monday afternoons at 4:30 pm After-school story time for kindergarten and first grade age kids. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Lego Day (all ages)
Tuesday afternoons at 4:00 pm Come in and build with Lego for an hour. Completed projects will be displayed in the children's room. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Toddler Time (18-35 months)
Wednesday mornings at 10:15 am Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Chess Club (ages 6-12)
Every Other Monday at 6:00 pm Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Bingo (ages 8-12)
Third Friday of the month at 4:00 pm Join us for Bingo! Have a great time, and win prizes! Drop-in, no registration needed. |
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