Event List

Stomp like a dinosaur and sing like a bird as we unearth musical fun by singing, dancing, and trying out a variety of stringed instruments and shakers. Get ready to roar through some new and favorite songs in this engaging musical adventure.

Meet modern-day dinosaurs at the library! Live raptors will visit in person—including owls, hawks, falcons, and buzzards—for an exciting, educational program the whole family will enjoy.

Professor Brian presents: Tricks You’ll Dig, a juggling extravaganza with high-flying entertainment of the past and future. Big tricks and big laughs abound in this engaging show for all ages.

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Journey to the past with Dr. Lawrence Witmer of Ohio University's WitmerLab to view dinosaur skulls and learn about these incredible prehistoric creatures.

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

Discover one of the earliest forms of visual storytelling through the world of cave art, then tell your own story by trying out similar techniques used by ancient humans.

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

Play Bingo! You could win an opportunity to make your very own statement button with the library button maker.

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.