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The Thursday Channel: Book Club: The Life and Legacy of Empress Poppaea (Part 2 of 2)

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

In this special nonfiction book club, we will explore and discuss the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, as well as the legends and artistic legacies that followed her life down through the centuries.  

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

In this special nonfiction book club, we will explore and discuss the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, as well as the legends and artistic legacies that followed her life down through the centuries.  

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Reader's Choice Book Club

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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!

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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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After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, Families

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.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, Families
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.

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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, October 22, 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 "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Early and Unusual Allies of the Republic of the United States

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

A discussion of the Treaty of the Kingdom of Morocco (the first nation to recognize our country), and the Iroquois Confederacy (and their Constitution, upon which America modeled our own constitution).

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

A discussion of the Treaty of the Kingdom of Morocco (the first nation to recognize our country), and the Iroquois Confederacy (and their Constitution, upon which America modeled our own constitution).

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Ladies Night

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert Series: Athens Maestros Piano Studio Concert

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Youth concert under the direction of Liesbeth Korink Beasley, who uses the teaching methodology of the Simply Music™ piano program.

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

Youth concert under the direction of Liesbeth Korink Beasley, who uses the teaching methodology of the Simply Music™ piano program.

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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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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, October 29, 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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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: Group Conversation on an Essay by Iris Murdoch

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

The Irish-British philosopher, Iris Murdoch wrote an essay called, "The Sublime and the Good", in which she compares the aesthetic and moral views of Leo Tolstoy and Immanuel Kant.  And then she offers her own view.

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

The Irish-British philosopher, Iris Murdoch wrote an essay called, "The Sublime and the Good", in which she compares the aesthetic and moral views of Leo Tolstoy and Immanuel Kant.  And then she offers her own view.

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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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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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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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Meetup to Sew Cloth Totes - by the Circulation Desk!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, 18-22, Adults

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, 18-22, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, November 5, 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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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: Guest Author: Peter Golden

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Synopsis of A Girl from Ohio, the new novel by Peter Golden:

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

Synopsis of A Girl from Ohio, the new novel by Peter Golden:

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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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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, November 12, 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 "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Mussels of Ohio

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has this to say about freshwater mussels:

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

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has this to say about freshwater mussels:

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This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Ladies Night

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Reader's Choice Book Club

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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
This event is in the "Families" group

After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, Families

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.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, Families
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, November 19, 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 "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Crayfish of Ohio

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

The International Association of Astacology says:

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

The International Association of Astacology says:

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