Ways to Support the Library
By contributing to the Ashby Library Fund, you will help:
- Preserve and Maintain the Building: Ensuring the structural integrity and historical beauty of our 1901 building and its addition.
- Create Ongoing Endowments: Supporting art, music, and science classes and performances to enrich our community’s cultural landscape.
- Enhance Children’s Programs: Facilitating greater engagement in children’s performances and activities, fostering a love of learning from a young age.
- Protect Library Services: Shielding our library’s essential services from economic fluctuations and ensuring uninterrupted access to resources and programs.
To learn more about the Ashby Library Fund click here: The Ashby Library Fund
The Friends strive to extend our library’s capacity through dollar gifts, volunteerism, and program support. Become a Friend of the Library. No experience is required.
You pick your level of involvement:
- Attend meetings or not
- Donate money
- Volunteer time
Check out what’s going on over on our page by clicking here: The Friends of the Library
The food pantry is located in the foyer at the side entrance of the library.
It is self-service and available any time the library is open.
No proof of residency or eligibility is required—everyone is welcome to take what they need.
The food pantry is located in the foyer at the side entrance of the library.
It is self-service and available any time the library is open.
No proof of residency or eligibility is required—everyone is welcome to take what they need.
We are often asked “what does the food pantry need most?”
Items that we often run out of or run low on include:
- Milk (shelf-stable only such as Parmalat brand – including nut milks)
- Cans of protein (tuna, chicken, Spam, Vienna sausages, etc.)
- Soups
- Nut butters
- Jam
- Oats
- Cereal
- Granola bars
- Beans
- Rice
- Pasta
- Muffin mix
- Chicken broth
- Crackers
- Fruit (cans or cups)
- Microwaveable foods
- And more!
Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at ashbycommunityfoodproject@gmail.com
People like you are so important to what we do here at the library! Thank you for your interest in helping us out!
As a volunteer, you can help us with a variety of tasks at the library. Basically, if you see a need, you’re welcome to fill that need!
Some of these tasks include:
- Helping us set up and break down events
- Making signs or other DIY projects for us
- Watering plants and helping us keep them alive
- Running programs or clubs related to your interests
- Shelving books
If you’re interested, please fill out the form! There is no commitment, you’re just giving us the opportunity to ask you for help. We appreciate it more than you know!
Did you know?!
If you are a homeowner who is a Veteran or over 60 years of age you can earn tax credits for volunteering?
For more information on the tax credit click here.
Support the library by shopping our gift shop!
Community Organizations
The purpose of the Society is to cultivate and to encourage historic interest in the Town of Ashby and its vicinity.
The Friends of the Ashby Grange Hall were formed to restore, and transform this architectural gem in the heart of our community into a dynamic hub of activity and engagement for our community. The group was formed after the Historical Commission revealed the results of a survey that demonstrated widespread community interest in restoring the building as a community center. The group is comprised of individuals of all walks of life. It includes life long residents and newcomers to town, retirees and young people all focuses on the objective of preserving this treasure.
Info coming soon!
Welcome to the Ashby Land Trust of Ashby, Massachusetts. We are an accredited Land Trust and a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving the rural character of Ashby. In addition to our land preservation efforts, we sponsor educational, recreational, and social events and activities that celebrate the natural world. We invite you to review our website to find out more about the Ashby Land Trust, and hope that you will join us!
The official Ashby website provides residents with easy access to all things Ashby! From department directories, job and volunteer postings, municipal services, including online utility payments, permit applications, tax information, meeting agendas, town announcements, and more!
The Ashby Animals, founded in 2020, are a local dirt bike club dedicated to strengthening both the riding community and the town of Ashby. Active in the community, the club supports and donates to local organizations while working to bring more safe and legal riding events to the area. We are NETRA affiliated and have partnered with Massachusetts OHRV to increase awareness and improve convenience for riders. Our focus is community, safety, support, and responsible riding. And most importantly, having fun!
Ashby Fire Department
The Ashby fire department and it’s members provide emergency fire and medical services to the town of Ashby, MA. The Ashby fire department is a combination on call department supplemented with full time week day staffing serving the residents of Ashby. Weekend days are covered by Per Diem FF/EMT’s in addition to call personnel. Overnight coverage for EMS is provided by on call EMT’s on “Hard Call” requiring them to respond to any emergency in the 12 Hour overnight period. Between these personnel and our dedicated On Call FF/EMT’s we provide 24/7 emergency services to the Town Of Ashby. The Ashby Fire apparatus include three fire engines with 1000 gallons of water each, one 2500 gallon water tanker, one forestry truck, a fire/rescue UTV and operates two dedicated BLS ambulances. The Ashby Fire EMS association a notable community support organization works along side the department to support the town and the members the department.
The Maja Hall
This beautiful former dance hall is set in the pine groves of Ashby Massachusetts. With seating for almost 100 people it is sure to be an affordable choice for your function.
Our mission is to provide excellent service and protection through leadership and partnership with the community.
Protecting the community is at the core of what we do, but we also provide a variety of traditional and non-traditional services. We will accomplish our mission by being leaders in the community and working hand-in-hand with the public to make Ashby a great place to live.
Info coming soon!
Ashby American Legion – Post 361 Veteran’s, and those who are a spouse, adult child or grandchildren qualify to become a Legioneer or a Son of the post.
Info coming soon!