MONTHLY ON THE 2ND FRIDAY @ 10:30 A.M. ET
I’m thrilled to partner with Ashland Public Library for a yearlong virtual presidential series.
Throughout 2026, I’ll share my favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. Find out who had: the most kids, a 2,000-beaver bounty on his head, the fanciest toilet, and more.
PLUS:
I’ll tell you about the proposed 3-step plan to bring one of these guys back to life and help you distinguish between the first two Jameses.
(Did you know they are not interchangeable? It’s true!)
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.
MA: Amherst, Andover, Chatham, Chelmsford, Cohasset, Cotuit, Falmouth, Groton, Hanover, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Maynard, North Reading, Quincy, Shutesbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Wellesley, West Newbury, and Woburn; NH: Amherst, Dover, and Greenfield.
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![George Washington]()
January 9
10:30 A.M. ET
George Washington // #1
“Devourer of Villages” -
![John Adams]()
February 13
10:30 A.M. ET
John Adams // #2
First to live in the White House -
![Thomas Jefferson]()
March 13
10:30 A.M. ET
Thomas Jefferson // #3
Invented the swivel chair -
![James Madison]()
April 10
10:30 A.M. ET
James Madison // #4
Teeniest president -
![James Monroe]()
May 8
10:30 A.M. ET
James Monroe // #5
Not interchangeable with Madison! -
![John Quincy Adams]()
June 12
10:30 A.M. ET
John Quincy Adams // #6
Metric-loving skinnydipper -
![Andrew Jackson]()
July 10
10:30 A.M. ET
Andrew Jackson // #7
Into dueling -
![Martin Van Buren]()
August 14
10:30 A.M. ET
Martin Van Buren // #8
First language was Dutch -
![William Henry Harrison]()
September 11
10:30 A.M. ET
William Henry Harrison // #9
First president to die in office -
![John Tyler]()
October 9
10:30 A.M. ET
John Tyler // #10
Buried under the Confederate flag -
![James K. Polk]()
November 13
10:30 A.M. ET
James K. Polk // #11
All business -
![Zachary Taylor]()
December 11
10:30 A.M. ET
Zachary Taylor // #12
Jefferson Davis’ father-in-law
Join us for any or all of these free sessions.
Once you register, you’ll receive an email with a link to access the Zoom webinar.
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![Heather Rogers]()
The Doodler
Hi, I’m Heather! I read more than one book about every U.S. president. Out of spite. I was dubbed “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler” by one of my favorite authors and I’ve been repeating it ever since. When I’m not reading or doodling, I’m a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.
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![Doodle of the state of VIrginia tipping its hat saying "nay!"]()
The Series
This is going to be fun. I filled hundreds of sketchbook pages doodling my way through presidential biographies. It made me more curious and turned me into an insufferable presidential nerd. Each month, I’m bringing my sketchbook to life so we can get to know each of these guys better.
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![Friends of the Ashland Public LIbrary]()
The Sponsor
Woo-hoo! This program is hosted by Ashland Public Library in Ashland, MA. It’s sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of Massachusetts and New Hampshire libraries.
Wanna know what this is all about?
Join us in September when we talk about President William Henry Harrison.
