Ring in the holiday season with a trip through a magical wonderland of ornaments, trees, wreaths, and holiday gifts. Ernie Maguy and his crew have outdone themselves this year to help you with one of a kind items.
Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie night! We’ll be watching Free Birds — a hilarious Thanksgiving adventure for all ages. (And yes, the time really is 6:00 PM!)
Poppy drive is back! Our Sons of the legion will be hitting Main Street for our annual fundraiser. This year’s donations will be allocated to buying new decorations for town common!
Make this season memorable with gifts and decor that have a story. Our vendors have curated the best Vintage and New Items for your shopping pleasure. From antique furniture and serving dishes to unique vintage ornaments, we have what you need to create a festive, charming home for the Holidays. We can’t wait to share… Read More »Main Street Mercantile Holiday Open House
Join us for a moving and insightful discussion of The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis, featuring special guest Katie Brandt—advocate, author, and contributor to the book. If you haven’t heard Katie speak before, you are in for a true gift. She has been a keynote speaker at conferences around the world and at major corporations, sharing her powerful story of love,… Read More »Caregiver Book Discussion: The Unexpected Journey
Wednesdays: November 12, December 10, & January 14 | 6:00–8:00 PM Ashby Public Library – Children’s Art Room Stephanie Hopkins is back with another creative adventure! In this three-part Interchangeable Art Series, participants will design a personalized door hanger or shelf sitter with interchangeable inserts — perfect for updating your décor throughout the seasons. You’ll start by crafting… Read More »Interchangeable Art Series with Dan & Stephanie Hopkins
Join Greg Dwyer, a master magician and mind reader, as he takes you on a captivating journey into the mystical traditions and ancient rituals that have shaped our modern-day Christmas celebrations. This is not just another holiday show; it’s an exploration of the magical forces that have enchanted hearts and minds for centuries. Witness incredible… Read More »The Magic Behind The Holidays with Greg Dwyer
Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate and receive 3 free tickets for the raffle! Raffle tickets are for 6 different tables of meat. Each table has different options ranging from beef, pork, chicken, sausage, and cheese!! We start small and work up to bigger better cuts! Raffle starts promptly at 1:30, early birds welcome… Read More »Meat Raffle, Toys for Tots Edition
Emily from the F Word Farm will present a workshop perfect for anyone interested in food preservation or adding healthy fermented foods to their table .At this class on food preservation, you will learn the principles of fermentation via a demonstration of how to make sauerkraut with an explanation of how you can apply these… Read More »F-Word Farm, making Sauerkraut & Kimchi
Ted Whittenkraus will be speaking upstairs Grandmother Spring is what is commonly referred to as an Indian spring. I confess that for 42 years I looked at grandmother as a poorly constructed European water well. It is actually a very sophisticated hydrological achievement. It is also the center focus of a fascinating complex of stonework, intended to… Read More »An Introduction to Grandmother Spring
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Library by supporting our amazing local artisans and bakers! This year’s event will feature about 40 talented creators, several local non-profits, and even Ashby’s very own “Duckmaster Doug” — offering another chance to get your duck for the upcoming Duck Race (I already have my flock!). All of our artisans are generously donating to the library’s food pantry,… Read More »Small Business Saturday Artisan Market
We’ve received so many wonderful donated items and more are arriving every week that we’ve decided it’s time to have a party! Everyone is welcome to stop by the library and browse for treasures things you might want to give as gifts or simply enjoy for yourself. Together, we’ll keep great items out of the landfill and a little… Read More »Reuse & Gift-Giving Party at the Library!