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Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! This is a hybrid program...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults: The Third Ingredient by O. Henry

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This story was originally published in the December 1908 issue of Everybody's Magazine, and later included in the short story collection, Options, pub...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

This story was originally published in the December 1908 issue of Everybody's Magazine, and later included in the short story collection, Options, published by Harper & Brothers in 1909.  Co

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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.

Mending with the Makerspace

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes? Join us for a month of mending with the upcycle Ohio Community Makerspace! Makerspace staff member will be onsite...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes?

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Piano Concert with Wenhao Zheng

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An alumni of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, featured artist Wenhao Zheng is a second-year graduate student at the Ohio University School of Music and the Vice President of the Ohio U...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

An alumni of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, featured artist Wenhao Zheng is a second-year graduate student at the Ohio University School of Music and the Vice President of the Ohio U.

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DIY "Crystal" Night Light

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

     Want to create a night light that looks like it took hours or even days to create?  Join us as we show you how to use extra glue sticks to create a be...

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

     Want to create a night light that looks like it took hours or even days to create?  Join us as we show you how to use extra glue sticks to create a beautiful work of "crystal" art.

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This event is in the "College Students" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creating Flour from Acorns

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults
Event Details:

  In this hand-on workshop we will discuss how to turn the fruit of the oak tree (the acorn) into an edible food. We will be processing acorns with a few different methods ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilt...

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

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books for Brunch

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Two Feathers Carving: The Art of Steve Norris

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from December 3rd thru December 30th.Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00pm."With my wife Sherry, I enjoy walking in the...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from December 3rd thru December 30th.

Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00pm.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Solitude: Photography by Michael Pleasant

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Display on the Circulation Area Wall from December 3rd thru December 30th.Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00pm."I am an artist and primarily work with ph...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Display on the Circulation Area Wall from December 3rd thru December 30th.

Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00pm.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilt...

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

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

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 "Adults" group.

Holiday Craft-a-thon

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

     Lisa and Deidra will be taking over the meeting room and turning it into a Santa's Workshop.  We are looking for elves that are available and would li...

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

     Lisa and Deidra will be taking over the meeting room and turning it into a Santa's Workshop.  We are looking for elves that are available and would like to craft for the day.

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

Morsbag Pod Meetup

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults
Event Details:

    Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help!...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! This is a hybrid program...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

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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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: James: A Novel by Percival Everett (Part 1 of 3)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature. The new book, James, by multiple-prize-winning author Pe...

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Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
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Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature.

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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.

Ornament Bingo

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Come join the staff at Coolville Public Library as we play bingo. This year, our Bingo prizes consist of hand-picked holiday ornaments, lovingly selected by our staff. Light refres...

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

Come join the staff at Coolville Public Library as we play bingo. This year, our Bingo prizes consist of hand-picked holiday ornaments, lovingly selected by our staff. Light refreshments will be served. Be ready to yell BINGO!

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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, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
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.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Ornament Bingo For Adults

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be fun ornaments to help get you in the winter spirit. We'll have some festive snacks and hot chocolate.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be fun ornaments to help get you in the winter spirit. We'll have some festive snacks and hot chocolate.

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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.

Ornament Craft for All Ages

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Winter! As part of Albany's Christmas in the Village, we will have ornament decorating for people of all ages at the library. Drop in at the Wells Library in Albany fr...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate Winter! As part of Albany's Christmas in the Village, we will have ornament decorating for people of all ages at the library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Piano Music: Presentation & Performance by Emely Phelps

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about (and enjoy!) American piano music from Emely Phelps, Artist-Teacher of Piano at Ohio University's School of Music. Her newest album will include works by contempor...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Learn about (and enjoy!) American piano music from Emely Phelps, Artist-Teacher of Piano at Ohio University's School of Music.

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilt...

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

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

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