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Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large confer...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

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Accommodations

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

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

New Year's Day

All Day
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
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Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, January 2, 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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sample photo by featured artist, Matthew Box.

Haikus of Light: Photography by Matthew Box

Friday, January 3, 2025 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 January 3rd thru January 30th.Matthew Box has lived in Athens since 1994. He has played bass in numerous local bands for the past 30+ yea...

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

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

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Accommodations

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

Official logo for the organization in charge of Loretta H. Law's historical legacy.

Loretta H. Law, Ohio University Class of 1906

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from January 3rd thru January 30th.A selection of photographs, historic documents, and memorabilia from the Law Reed Huss Farm Foundation Coll...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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

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Accommodations

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

Pet Loss Support Group

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet. The public is invited.

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.
The public is invited.

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, January 4, 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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Accommodations

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3

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

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

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

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Chess Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, January 9, 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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Try Scottish Dance!

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is an open-to-the-public dance class. I'd love it if you'd share it on your calendar also. Here's how you could list it if you do: Want to get your brain and body moving an...

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

This is an open-to-the-public dance class. I'd love it if you'd share it on your calendar also. Here's how you could list it if you do:

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cover of featured collection song-poetry by Terry Hermsen.

Tiny Songs: Poetry and Music from Ohio Poet, Terry Hermsen

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Terry Hermsen's latest collection is in conversation with the paintings of Cadine Navarro, who uses micro-sound recordings of dry, dormant prairie seeds to make...

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

Terry Hermsen's latest collection is in conversation with the paintings of Cadine Navarro, who uses micro-sound recordings of dry, dormant prairie seeds to make suminagashi or "floating ink" images that bring our

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Accommodations

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

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, January 14, 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

A picture of the presenter, Ed Brown

Successful Gardening in a Changing Climate

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?In this program, OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Educa...

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

 

Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3

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

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Kids' Craft Corner: Clay Animals

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

AFAN Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

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

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

English as a Second Language

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Program DescriptionEvent DetailsAre you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading,

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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