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!
Joanne Boudreau returns with Art Journaling Thursday Evenings for Introduction to Art Journaling 12/4, 12/18 and 1/8, 6-8pm Join us for a creative adventure in Art Journaling! No experience needed to try your hand at a little writing with some fun artmaking. We will work mostly with watercolor paint, markers, pens and pencils. What is… Read More »Introduction to Art Journaling
$15 per person includes make your own meatball or sausage sub and 3 rounds of game play. 5:30 Food served 6:30 game starts Gift cards for the winner of each round.
Welcome to Rudolph's Run. A weekend when shopping locally becomes even more rewarding and fun! This initiative encourages regional shopping by providing shoppers with a special card that they can use at participating stores. Come to the Small Towns of Ashby, Dunstable,Lunenburg, Groton, Pepperell and Townsend and shop for some unique items and recieve discounts… Read More »Rudolf’s Run
Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Story Time, Family Photos. Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Bring a wrapped labelled gift for your child. $10 limit. RSVP hperry@cwmars.org. Walk ins welcome as well.