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Pokémon Trading and Crafts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, our Pokémon Trading & Crafts is the perfect place to meet friends, trade cards, and get creative.

 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, our Pokémon Trading & Crafts is the perfect place to meet friends, trade cards, and get creative.

 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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

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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 "Families" group

Hibernatin' w/ The Hocking College Nature Center

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families

Join us for a cozy visit from the Hocking College Nature Center. We'll look at furs and skulls to learn all about how animals deal with winter time. We'll even meet a special box turtle guest!

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy visit from the Hocking College Nature Center. We'll look at furs and skulls to learn all about how animals deal with winter time. We'll even meet a special box turtle guest!

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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 "College Students" 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, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, 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, College Students, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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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

Manga Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

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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 "College Students" group

Nerds' Night Out

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NextGen Makers: Snow Globes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Get into the winter spirit with our DIY Snow Globe Workshop! In this hands-on session, teens and kids will design and craft their own snow globes using jars, figurines, glitter, and creativity. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Get into the winter spirit with our DIY Snow Globe Workshop! In this hands-on session, teens and kids will design and craft their own snow globes using jars, figurines, glitter, and creativity. 

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 "College Students" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa & Friends: Puzzle Party

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+

What's better on a winter afternoon than grabbing a snack and working on a puzzle with friends? Join us as we lay out several puzzles in different sizes around the library. Munchies provided, but feel free to bring some more to share.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

What's better on a winter afternoon than grabbing a snack and working on a puzzle with friends? Join us as we lay out several puzzles in different sizes around the library. Munchies provided, but feel free to bring some more to share.

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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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Soda-Licious!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting and drinking Dirty Soda recipes that satisfy your own personal taste with Flavors & Fizz!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting and drinking Dirty Soda recipes that satisfy your own personal taste with Flavors & Fizz!

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

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

Kids Bingo

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for Kids’ Bingo! A fun game of chance with smiles, laughter, and small prizes for our winners!

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for Kids’ Bingo! A fun game of chance with smiles, laughter, and small prizes for our winners!

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 "College Students" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

After-School Spanish Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more.

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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa & Friends: Love Birds Diamond Dots

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+

Feel free to bring munchies to share during this next installment of one of the library's favorite artistic activities!

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

Feel free to bring munchies to share during this next installment of one of the library's favorite artistic activities!

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 "College Students" group

Teen Takeover

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen area (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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. 

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 "College Students" group

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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, College Students
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

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

First Friday Game Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main floor (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

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 "Families" group

Family Movie Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

Friday night is the perfect time to be swept off your feet by the magic of cinema. Attendees will vote on G- or PG-rated titles chosen by the librarian, then enjoy light refreshments. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Friday night is the perfect time to be swept off your feet by the magic of cinema. Attendees will vote on G- or PG-rated titles chosen by the librarian, then enjoy light refreshments. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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