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Reader's Choice Book Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Every month, we choose an author and everyone picks one of the author's books to read. No need for everyone to read the same book -- the point is that we all read something a little different!

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Every month, we choose an author and everyone picks one of the author's books to read. No need for everyone to read the same book -- the point is that we all read something a little different!

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

It Happened One Night: Ohio Goes to the Movies Event

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Film / Video Screening, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Celebrate Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies screening of the classic film, It Happened One Night (1934, Not Rated). 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Film / Video Screening, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Celebrate Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies screening of the classic film, It Happened One Night (1934, Not Rated). 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa & Friends: Tiny Pots and Plant Exchange

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Get a head-start on spring by making tiny pots out of Jenga blocks and trading our plant starts, either indoor or outdoor--you choose! 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Get a head-start on spring by making tiny pots out of Jenga blocks and trading our plant starts, either indoor or outdoor--you choose! 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Nerds' Night Out

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Lisa & Friends: Cool Coloring

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families

Spend an hour or two with us as we color away the blues.  

*Everything's provided, including light snacks.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Spend an hour or two with us as we color away the blues.  

*Everything's provided, including light snacks.

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Ladies' Night

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat to this film night series full of community and laughter.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat to this film night series full of community and laughter.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

May the Fourth Star Wars celebration

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, 18-22, Families, All Ages

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This casual program will feature crafts, activities, books and more from a galaxy far, far away. All ages welcome. 

 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, 18-22, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This casual program will feature crafts, activities, books and more from a galaxy far, far away. All ages welcome. 

 

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa & Friends: Coffee Filter Hydrangeas

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Join Lisa and Friends as we make hydrangeas out of coffee filters. You won't have to rely on Mother Nature to decide what color your hydrangea is-- you can decide yourself! All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join Lisa and Friends as we make hydrangeas out of coffee filters. You won't have to rely on Mother Nature to decide what color your hydrangea is-- you can decide yourself! All supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Teen Takeover

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen area (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

After-Hours Cake Decorating

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Annual Bike Clinic

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works, who will bring tools, parts, and supplies to help repair and tune up bicycles. They may even have a few bikes to give away! 

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works, who will bring tools, parts, and supplies to help repair and tune up bicycles. They may even have a few bikes to give away! 

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Out of This World Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Do you love fantasy? Can't get enough science fiction? If your answer is yes, then this book club is for you! We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the book and have snacks.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Do you love fantasy? Can't get enough science fiction? If your answer is yes, then this book club is for you! We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the book and have snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa & Friends: Book Vases

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Learn how to take a hardback book and turn it into a vase for a floral arrangement! Bring your own book from home, or pick from our choices. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Learn how to take a hardback book and turn it into a vase for a floral arrangement! Bring your own book from home, or pick from our choices. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

3rd Annual School's Out Cookout

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Special guests include Tri-County Culinary Arts student grill masters, DJ B Funk, and the Bookmobile crew. Games, prizes, contests, face painting and more in the library's outdoor stage area. Join us to celebrate the start of summer! 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outside (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

Special guests include Tri-County Culinary Arts student grill masters, DJ B Funk, and the Bookmobile crew. Games, prizes, contests, face painting and more in the library's outdoor stage area. Join us to celebrate the start of summer! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Anniversary Open House: 35 Years of The Plains Public Library!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Join us to celebrate 35 years of serving our community! Big Swing will be our esteemed musical guest, with retired library staff and representatives from local businesses and enterprises as additional special guests. 

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, 18-22, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate 35 years of serving our community! Big Swing will be our esteemed musical guest, with retired library staff and representatives from local businesses and enterprises as additional special guests. 

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know