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.

May 8

10:30 A.M. ET
James Monroe // #5
Not interchangeable with Madison!
June 12

10:30 A.M. ET
John Quincy Adams // #6
Metric-loving skinnydipper
July 10

10:30 A.M. ET
Andrew Jackson // #7
Into dueling
August 14

10:30 A.M. ET
Martin Van Buren // #8
First language was Dutch
September 11

10:30 A.M. ET
William Henry Harrison // #9
First president to die in office
October 9

10:30 A.M. ET
John Tyler // #10
Buried under the Confederate flag
November 13

10:30 A.M. ET
James K. Polk // #11
All business
December 11

10:30 A.M. ET
Zachary Taylor // #12
Jefferson Davis’ father-in-law
January 9

WATCH IT HERE
George Washington // #1
“Devourer of Villages”
February 13

WATCH IT HERE
John Adams // #2
First to live in the White House
March 13

WATCH IT HERE
Thomas Jefferson // #3
Invented the swivel chair
April 10

WATCH IT HERE
James Madison // #4
Teeniest president

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.

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.
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.
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.