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Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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:

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: College Students, 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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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.

Yoga with Holly

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice and can encourage your body's natural healing process. Join teacher Holly Fitch as she leads us in a gentle yoga practice the first Wednesda...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice and can encourage your body's natural healing process. Join teacher Holly Fitch as she leads us in a gentle yoga practice the first Wednesday of the month.

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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.

Plant Swap

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your summer garden going by bringing in some seedlings or cuttings and taking others home. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Get your summer garden going by bringing in some seedlings or cuttings and taking others home. 

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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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
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
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Framed Stain Glass

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

     Join Brenda Dennis as she shows us how to take an ordinary frame and turn it into a stained glass piece of work.  All supplies are provided but if you have...

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

     Join Brenda Dennis as she shows us how to take an ordinary frame and turn it into a stained glass piece of work.

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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, May 8, 2025 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. F...

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

Low-Tech Tech Hour

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Technology can be daunting. It’s changing constantly and sometimes it feels like we may never catch up. The good news is that with the right skills you can keep using older devices...

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

Technology can be daunting. It’s changing constantly and sometimes it feels like we may never catch up. The good news is that with the right skills you can keep using older devices.

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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Youth Solo & Chamber Recitals

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Under the direction of the Southeast Ohio Music Teachers Association, this event highlights mostly solo pieces by older students (middle school and high school) playing a variety o...

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

Under the direction of the Southeast Ohio Music Teachers Association, this event highlights mostly solo pieces by older students (middle school and high school) playing a variety of instruments.

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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.

Q Café

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults
Event Details:

Join us twice a month on second and fourth Mondays for a calm, low-key social space for LGBTQ+ folks to get together and talk, share hobbies, and spend some time together. Bring al...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Event Details:

Join us twice a month on second and fourth Mondays for a calm, low-key social space for LGBTQ+ folks to get together and talk, share hobbies, and spend some time together.

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

Chair Yoga with Jess

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This mindful practice leads towards the strengthening of the pelvic flo...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.

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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.

Coffee & Craft

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each month for a low pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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

Join us each month for a low pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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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, May 13, 2025 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:

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

Planting Time Bingo for Adults

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be seeds, vegetable starts, flower starts, and houseplants to help get you in the mood for gardening. Snacks will be provided.

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

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be seeds, vegetable starts, flower starts, and houseplants to help get you in the mood for gardening. Snacks will be provided.

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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.

Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.  

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

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.
 

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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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
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
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! 

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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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. F...

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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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.

Alone in the Burning: Poetry and Cello

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the synergy of poetry and music as former Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker and talented local cellist Lara Wallace present a live performance featuring poems fro...

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

Experience the synergy of poetry and music as former Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker and talented local cellist Lara Wallace present a live performance featuring poems from McVicker's newest collection.

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

Smoothie Making Workshop

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Come make some delicious and nutritious smoothies with us at The Plains Library! We will learn recipes and try out different flavors. All supplies will be provided and everyone wil...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come make some delicious and nutritious smoothies with us at The Plains Library! We will learn recipes and try out different flavors. All supplies will be provided and everyone will leave with a recipe packet.

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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 "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 "College Students" 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.

2nd Annual School's *almost* Out Cookout

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outdoor stage (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK! Bring your friends and family to the library's outdoor stage area for the SECOND ANNUAL School's Ou...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outdoor stage (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach
Event Details:

...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK!

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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.

Qigong Workshop

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Qi is life force energy that is within us, surrounds us, and is in all nature. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice (preceding Tai Chi) that helps us awaken our inner power, reduc...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Qi is life force energy that is within us, surrounds us, and is in all nature.

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 "Adults" group.

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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.

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

Chair Yoga with Jess

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This mindful practice leads towards the strengthening of the pelvic flo...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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:

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: College Students, 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 "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.

Library Jam Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from exper...

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

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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