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Community Garden Day

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Did you know that certain microbes found in soil trigger the release of serotonin in our brains? So get your hands dirty, trick your brain into feeling happy, and grow delicious ve...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Garden (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Did you know that certain microbes found in soil trigger the release of serotonin in our brains?

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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SLIME!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

"It was the best of slimes...it was the worst of slimes." Since slime immemorial, kids have asked one and only one question: How much slime could a slime-lime rhyme if a ...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature
Event Details:

"It was the best of slimes...it was the worst of slimes." 

Since slime immemorial, kids have asked one and only one question: 

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Touch An Airplane

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Meet Joe and Thais Brinker, local aeronautics enthusiasts.Get up close to airplanes, and learn about flying!We will meet at the library for an airplane story, and then caravan to t...

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Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Storytime
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Meet Joe and Thais Brinker, local aeronautics enthusiasts.

Get up close to airplanes, and learn about flying!

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime with Carter

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

 

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Come play with us! We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.  ...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

 

 

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Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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Storytime with Rachel

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Note our new time!Join us for weekly songs, playful activities, and stories, then stay and play with friends.Families with preschoolers and school-age kids are welcome.  

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Note our new time!

Join us for weekly songs, playful activities, and stories, then stay and play with friends.

Families with preschoolers and school-age kids are welcome.

 

 

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Pokemon Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

On the last Thursday of every month, meet other players, trade cards (we have plenty to share!), and enjoy themed games and crafts. All supplies provided. Image 

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

On the last Thursday of every month, meet other players, trade cards (we have plenty to share!), and enjoy themed games and crafts. All supplies provided.

 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Community Sing-Along : Athens County Community Singers

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

This performance features popular songs that everyone can help to sing! Join us in welcoming co-directors Stephanie Morris (MM, LPMT, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow), ...

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

This performance features popular songs that everyone can help to sing!

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Touch-A-Truck

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Outside (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with big trucks, and hear from the people who drive them. See cool vehicles of various shapes, sizes, and colors at the library, and learn more about how ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Outside (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Celebration, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with big trucks, and hear from the people who drive them. See cool vehicles of various shapes, sizes, and colors at the library, and learn more about how they are used in our everyday lives.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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Shrinky Dinks

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids of all ages are welcome

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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, June 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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 for board games, card games, Wii games, and street games. Snacks provided. All ages welcome!

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 for board games, card games, Wii games, and street games. Snacks provided. All ages welcome!

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take pla...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Visit from the Columbus Zoo

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Discover more about some colorful animals in person! Learn where our zoo guests are from, what they eat, and what makes them so unique. *Due to limited parking, carpooling and usin...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Discover more about some colorful animals in person! Learn where our zoo guests are from, what they eat, and what makes them so unique.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing, Strum, and Shake

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and pl...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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Family Storytime

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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

Coolville Founders Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outside (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by during Coolville Founders Day from 11am to 1pm to make a t-shirt bag to store all of your goodies from  Coolville Founders Day.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Stop by during Coolville Founders Day from 11am to 1pm to make a t-shirt bag to store all of your goodies from  Coolville Founders Day.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing, Strum, and Shake

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and pl...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Family Tie-Dye

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Head to the library for an after-hours afternoon to dye a bandana (provided) or one item from home with library staff. *Clothing items should be washed and dried prior to dying.&nb...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Head to the library for an after-hours afternoon to dye a bandana (provided) or one item from home with library staff.

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