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List compiled by the Ashland Branch Library

The Library will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library

Mondays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 10:30 - 11:00am

Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. We have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14920569

Line Dancing at the Ashland Branch Library

Monday, Nov. 3, 6:15 - 7:15pm

Ages 13-Adults. Learn and have fun with the Boot Scooters of Ashland at our beginning line dancing class. No experience necessary!

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14771246

Toddler Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library

Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 - 11:00am

Enjoy a Storytime of books, music, and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14920788

Preschool Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library

Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11:30am - noon

Enjoy books, music, fingerplays, and much more at Preschool Storytime! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14920837

Mosaic Leaf Craft at the Ashland Branch Library

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Ages 4-9. Use tissue paper to make your own cool autumn leaves - then take them home! Registration not required, but you can register for a reminder.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14976011

READ to Maggie at the Ashland Branch Library

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4:30 – 6:00pm

Grades K-5. All set to go from Reluctant Reader to Ready Reader? Sign up for a 15-minute session with pup Maggie, a therapy assistance dog. Register online. Happy Reading!

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14984706

Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join us for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on the 2nd Wednesday of this month. Due to group resources email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/13507544

Mad about Mahjong! at the Ashland Branch Library

Fridays, Nov. 7 & 21, 10:00am - noon

Looking for experienced players to play with? Come join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game every other Friday at the Ashland Library!

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/13505068

Baby Parachute Play at the Ashland Branch Library

Monday, Nov. 10, 11:00 - 11:30am

Ages 0-2. Enjoy Mother Goose Storytime, then stay and play with our parachute. Nothing is better than baby belly laughs! Registration not required, but you can register for a reminder.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14718778

The American Revolution through Native Eyes at the Ashland Branch Library

Monday, Nov. 10, 6:30 - 7:00pm

Ages 13-Adults. How did Native Americans feel about the American Revolution? Were they aligned with the colonists who wanted independence? Were they focused primarily on their own civil wars? Or were they neutral parties, siding with neither the revolutionaries nor the British monarchy? In anticipation of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, learn how some of North America's earliest inhabitants felt about the Revolution in a short film developed by The Great Courses entitled, "The American Revolution through Native Eyes."

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14983013

3 Rivers Livestock Club at the Ashland Branch Library

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Ages 5-18. Are you interested in chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, or cows? Would you like to learn about livestock, participate in community service projects, local fairs, livestock shows, livestock judging, or skillathons? 4-H focuses on learning, growing and serving in our local community. Come join us to see if you might enjoy being part of our club.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14741681

Adventurer's Book Club: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1) at the Ashland Branch Library

Thursday, Nov. 20, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Ages 8-12. Join the Ashland Adventurer's Book Club for ages eight to twelve years old! For our third book we will read #1 in a series beforehand and come ready to discuss it at this meeting. You can make a craft related to the book for fun. Snacks and water will be provided.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14718659

Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library

Monday, Nov. 17, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/12889536

Ashland Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Ashland Branch Library

Monday, Nov. 17, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Teens, join the Ashland Library's Teen Advisory Board! We will play games, eat snacks, and share ideas about teen needs at the library and in your community. We meet the third Monday of the month and participation with Teen Advisory Board programs and activities earns you service credit hours.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/14708988

Ashland Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:00 - 7:00pm

Ages 18 & up. Join the Ashland Evening book club by reading the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about the book. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/12889743

Ashland Reads!

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:00 - 6:00pm

Ages 18 & up. Ashland Reads! is a theme-based, community book club designed to bring together Ashland Library patrons, Randolph-Macon students and faculty, and members of the community to discuss books they have read and enjoyed. Refreshments will be provided. This month's theme is "campus novels." This month's book club meeting will take place at the McGraw-Page Library on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Ashland Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library

Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00 - 11:00am

Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/12889396