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Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, 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: 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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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

Out of This World Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
College Students, 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: College Students, 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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
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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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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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

Lisa & Friends: Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

For ages 18+ only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18+ only.

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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

Wildflowers with Betty Ranck

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Betty Ranck is a nature photographer and her work often features wildflowers. She will be sharing her images and tips on identification. There will also be information about areas to hike within Ohio.

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

Betty Ranck is a nature photographer and her work often features wildflowers. She will be sharing her images and tips on identification. There will also be information about areas to hike within Ohio.

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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

The Thursday Channel: River of Earth (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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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

Ladies Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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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

Tips and Tricks: Reduce Food Waste in Your Home

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Food prices continue to increase as food benefits decrease. Join Nanda Filkin from Athens Food Rescue to learn more about how you can reduce food waste and feed your family.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Food prices continue to increase as food benefits decrease. Join Nanda Filkin from Athens Food Rescue to learn more about how you can reduce food waste and feed your family.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert Series: Trombone Ensembles

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Please come to this concert offering a rich variety of musical eras, performed by music students under the direction of Associate Professor Lucas Rego Borges, Chair of the Trombone Studio at the Ohio University School of Music in the Chaddock and

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

Please come to this concert offering a rich variety of musical eras, performed by music students under the direction of Associate Professor Lucas Rego Borges, Chair of the Trombone Studio at the Ohio University School of Music in the Chaddock and

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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

Adult LEGO Cafe: Boutique Hotel

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

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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: Watercolor Pet Portraits

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
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, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, 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: 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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

After-Hours Author Visit with Patricia Black

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Local author Patricia Black will be giving a reading from her recent picture book Lilyfield Bog, written in rhyme, published in 2025, and illustrated by local artist Hannah Sickles. Patricia will also be discussing her publishing process.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Local author Patricia Black will be giving a reading from her recent picture book Lilyfield Bog, written in rhyme, published in 2025, and illustrated by local artist Hannah Sickles. Patricia will also be discussing her publishing process.

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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

Adult LEGO Cafe: Boutique Hotel

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

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

Adult LEGO Cafe: Boutique Hotel

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
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 "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: Diamond Dot Hummingbirds

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+

Work on pictures of hummingbirds during a (hopefully!) lovely spring day. Feel free to bring munchies to share.

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

Work on pictures of hummingbirds during a (hopefully!) lovely spring day. Feel free to bring munchies to share.

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

Adult LEGO Cafe: Boutique Hotel

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

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

The Thursday Channel: River of Earth (Part 3 of 3)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

End-of-Life Series: Forgotten Cemeteries in Athens County

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, All Ages

Join Andrew Chiki and learn how the WPA’s historical records survey in the 1930’s created some of the only information we have on cemeteries in Athens County. Andrew recently digitized the maps and is working to make them publicly available.

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

Join Andrew Chiki and learn how the WPA’s historical records survey in the 1930’s created some of the only information we have on cemeteries in Athens County. Andrew recently digitized the maps and is working to make them publicly available.

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

Student Concert Series: Ensemble of Trumpets

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Come listen to talented students from the trumpet division of Ohio University's School of Music in the Chaddock & Morrow College of Fine Arts, under the direction of Assistant Professor Maximilian McNutt.

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

Come listen to talented students from the trumpet division of Ohio University's School of Music in the Chaddock & Morrow College of Fine Arts, under the direction of Assistant Professor Maximilian McNutt.

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

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:
College Students, 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: College Students, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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