Explore, Learn, and Play: Ashland Public Library’s Touch-a-Truck Event Ignites Summer Reading Fun

Joe Lyons • May 15, 2024

The Ashland Public Library is thrilled to launch Summer Reading at Touch-A-Truck, an event that guarantees enjoyment, education, and lasting memories for all attendees!

Get ready for an exhilarating expedition on Ashland Main Street as the Ashland Public Library hosts its much-anticipated Touch-A-Truck event! This year, they’re rolling out an array of impressive vehicles on June 8, 2024, from 10am to 1pm. Start your adventure with a special quiet hour from 10am to 11am, designed for those who prefer a quieter exploration.

This year, the library will be parking its fleet of volunteers along Main St., transforming the area from Claremont Ave. to Union St. into a bustling hub of exploration and discovery. It’s a perfect playground for families and kids of all ages to climb aboard, take the driver’s seat, and uncover the secrets of various fascinating vehicles. These machines come from local businesses and community organizations, each with a story to tell and features to explore.

Dive into a world of wonder with vehicles like police cars, rugged construction machinery, a cheerful school bus, and the heroic fire truck. Learn from the friendly faces behind the wheels who bring these vehicles to life every day.

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library are also joining the adventure, setting up shop with a treasure trove of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for sale from 9am to 4pm inside the library.

They’re also planning a special giveaway for the little explorers.

Be sure to include a visit to the library’s Bookmobile and Outreach vehicles on your journey! These traveling ambassadors of literacy are not only ready to show you the library’s rich offerings and let you check out materials, but you can also register for the Summer Reading program right there.

Set your compass for fun and make your way to Ashland Main Street for an adventure-filled day that promises to be truly memorable!

For more information about the event, contact the Ashland Public Library by calling 419-289-8188, visiting www.ashland.lib.oh.us or stopping by the Public Services desk at the library.