Growing Places Market

Come shop the new Growing Places Market! Fresh local produce will be available for purchase using cash, credit, ATM, farmers market coupons, or SNAP/HIP dollars. The regular schedule for the Growing Places Market is the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 pm. No regis......More

Come shop the new Growing Places Market! Fresh local produce will be available for purchase using cash, credit, ATM, farmers market coupons, or SNAP/HIP dollars. The regular schedule for the Growing Places Market is the first Tuesday of the month from 1-2 pm. No registration is required for this event.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/growing-places-market-27/

Rotunda Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Story Ninja

Story Ninja is an after-school story time designed for elementary school kids in grades K-3 (ages 5-9). There will be stories, crafts, and games!  No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-ninja-86/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Baby & Me Movement

Join us for Baby & Me Movement on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month!  This is a program designed for pre-crawlers (0-9m, depending on your little!) and their caregivers. Together you will do gentle movements, tummy time, fingerplays, rhymes and songs. Feel free......More

Join us for Baby & Me Movement on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month!  This is a program designed for pre-crawlers (0-9m, depending on your little!) and their caregivers. Together you will do gentle movements, tummy time, fingerplays, rhymes and songs. Feel free to bring your own blanket.  No registration is required. We can't wait to see you there!  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-me-movement/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Story Time!

Join us for story time on Thursday mornings! Story time is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Participants will read stories, play games, sing songs, and complete a craft! No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More

Join us for story time on Thursday mornings! Story time is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Participants will read stories, play games, sing songs, and complete a craft! No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-time-107/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Trustees Meeting

Meetings of the Trustees of the Ayer Library occur at 6PM on the second Thursday of the month, after the library closes. https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/trustees-meeting-53/

Reading Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Tot Time!

Welcome to Tot Time! Tot Time is a 30 minute early literacy program with stories, songs, and facilitated play accompanied by a craft or sensory activity for caregivers and toddlers to work on together. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregiver......More

Welcome to Tot Time! Tot Time is a 30 minute early literacy program with stories, songs, and facilitated play accompanied by a craft or sensory activity for caregivers and toddlers to work on together. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tot-time-87/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Botanical Gelli Printing Class With Kimberly Stoney

Learn how to use natural botanicals to create unique gelli prints with artist Kimberly Stoney. https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/botanical-gelli-printing-class-with-kimberly-stoney/

Reading Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest Via ZOOM

Join Heather Wolf,  author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you, also k......More

Join Heather Wolf,  author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you, also known as spring bird migration! Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors, as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area.  Register directly on Zoom HERE. Note: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month.  About Heather: HEATHER WOLF is the author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge. A Brooklyn-based birder, photographer, and educator, she works with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a web developer, teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and gives walks and talks for various organizations in New York City and beyond. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from Zoom. This program is sponsored by the  the Ashland Public Library, and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-heather-wolf-discusses-experience-spring-bird-migration-to-the-fullest-via-zoom/

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Music and Movement with Family Partnership!

Join us for Music & Movement with the Family Partnership Center! Designed for children ages 0-6. https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-with-family-partnership-7/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Stitch Circle

Join us for our monthly stitch circle to spend time with others as you work on your current project. Knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and more are welcome!  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-circle-43/

Lounge Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Story Ninja

Story Ninja is an after-school story time designed for elementary school kids in grades K-3 (ages 5-9). There will be stories, crafts, and games!  No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-ninja-87/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews......More

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris is her newly released novel from Lake Union Publishing. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! Please register HERE We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.  Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from [email protected]. This program  is in collaboration the Ashland Public Library and with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-historical-fiction-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-jane-healey-17/

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Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews

Not sure what to read next? Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leade......More

Not sure what to read next? Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times!), reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! Please register HERE We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.  Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from [email protected]. This program is in collaboration  the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-thriller-horror-book-recs-with-bookstagrammer-jody-blanchette-aka-redreadreviews-tuesday-january-14-7-30pm-5/

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Tween Book Club

Come for a fun evening talking about your favorite books! This month we will be reading The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi. This is a Rick Riordan presents book. We will compare and contrast it to Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.  https://ayerlibrary.assabeti......More

Come for a fun evening talking about your favorite books! This month we will be reading The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi. This is a Rick Riordan presents book. We will compare and contrast it to Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/middle-school-book-club-9/

Study Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Story Time!

Join us for story time on Thursday mornings! Story time is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Participants will read stories, play games, sing songs, and complete a craft! No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More

Join us for story time on Thursday mornings! Story time is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Participants will read stories, play games, sing songs, and complete a craft! No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-time-108/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not s......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads . She is an avid reader and supporter of diverse books. She has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her love of reading was fostered at an early age, when her mom told her how much she loved reading and wanted to be just like her. She also participates in a few book clubs that continue to expand her reading, and is a huge library and indie bookstore supporter. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/https-us06web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn-naunmzfotko6wyjmat1uzg-registration/

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Tot Time & Chick Visit with Great Rd. Farm!

Welcome to Tot Time! Tot Time is a 30 minute early literacy program with stories, songs, and facilitated play accompanied by a craft or sensory activity for caregivers and toddlers to work on together. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregiver......More

Welcome to Tot Time! Tot Time is a 30 minute early literacy program with stories, songs, and facilitated play accompanied by a craft or sensory activity for caregivers and toddlers to work on together. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. This is a special tot time with a visit from Great Rd. Farm and their chicks!  No registration is required.  https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tot-time-88/

Children's Room Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432

Historic Fiction Book Group: " All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The Historical Fiction book group will be reading "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr  for the meeting on Friday, May 16th at 11:30 AM. Come join us! https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/historic-fiction-book-group-all-the-light-we-cannot......More

The Historical Fiction book group will be reading "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr  for the meeting on Friday, May 16th at 11:30 AM. Come join us! https://ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/historic-fiction-book-group-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-by-anthony-doerr/

Lounge Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer , MA, 01432