Ashland Public Library working to reach more adults in the community LIZZY DIAMOND Lincoln Journal Star Feb 22, 2024 Feb 22, 2024 Updated Mar 29, 2025 0 The Ashland Public Library, long a haven for young readers, is now emphasizing the programming and offering for older residents. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LIZZY DIAMOND Lincoln Journal Star The Ashland Public Library is offering several new programs aimed at engaging more with adults and seniors.kAm%96 =:3C2CJ >@G65 :?E@ :ED 4FCC6?E 3F:=5:?8 ?:?6 J62CD 28@] p7E6C E96 >@G6[ E96 DE277’D >2:? 7@4FD H2D @? 2 J@F?86C 56>@8C2A9:4]k^AmkAm“%96 7@4FD 925 C62==J 366? 49:=5C6?’D AC@8C2>>:?8[ 3F:=5:?8 E92E 2?5 >2<:?8 E92E 2 3:8 A2CE @7 E96 =:3C2CJ[” =:3C2CJ 5:C64E@C %2?J2 |4'2J D2:5] “(6 92G6 5@?6 2 C62==J 8@@5 ;@3 @7 E92E[ D@ E9:D =2DE J62C E96 7@4FD 92D EFC?65 E@ 25F=E AC@8C2>>:?8 2?5 >2<:?8 E9:D 2 A=246 H96C6 25F=ED H2?E E@ 4@>6 2?5 5@ E96 5:776C6?E 24E:G:E:6D]”k^Am kAm(96? A=2??:?8 @FE E96 25F=E AC@8C2>>:?8[ |4'2J 2?5 E96 =:3C2CJ DE277 =@@<65 2E H92E 2=C625J 6I:DE65 :? E96 4@>>F?:EJ 2?5 7@4FD65 @? 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