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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, 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 years

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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 "All Ages" group

Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

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Accommodations

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Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan Open Forum

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this meeting is to allow for community input to the new Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan. Every 4 years, ODOT requires that the entire plan be re-writt...

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

The purpose of this meeting is to allow for community input to the new Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan. Every 4 years, ODOT requires that the entire plan be re-written, and that is this year!

Tabletop Tavern: RPG Game Night

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

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

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan Open Forum

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This meeting is to gather public input for the Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan. Every 4 years, ODOT requires the entire thing to be re-written, and this is one of th...

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

This meeting is to gather public input for the Athens County Coordinated Transportation Plan. Every 4 years, ODOT requires the entire thing to be re-written, and this is one of those years!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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

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

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

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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

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

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

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Romance in Marseille (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Discuss this Harlem Renaissance novel by Claude McKay, published 87 years after it was written because of its revolutionary portrayals of disabled, Black, and queer characters and their day-to-day living in the 1920s.  

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

Discuss this Harlem Renaissance novel by Claude McKay, published 87 years after it was written because of its revolutionary portrayals of disabled, Black, and queer characters and their day-to-day living in the 1920s.  

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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, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Pet-Loss Support Group meets the first and third Saturdays of each month to offer support to those who are grieving the loss or anticipated loss of an animal companion. Being w...

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

The Pet-Loss Support Group meets the first and third Saturdays of each month to offer support to those who are grieving the loss or anticipated loss of an animal companion.

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, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

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. 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert Series: Flute, Bassoon & Piano

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Trio Joyeux is a newly formed chamber ensemble, which enjoys the breadth and variety of original works written and arranged for the instrumentation of flute, bassoon and piano.

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

Trio Joyeux is a newly formed chamber ensemble, which enjoys the breadth and variety of original works written and arranged for the instrumentation of flute, bassoon and piano.

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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

Secrets of the Accordion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

This program was originally scheduled for January 19, from 6-7 PM. It has been rescheduled to February 23, from 6:30-7:30 PM.

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

This program was originally scheduled for January 19, from 6-7 PM. It has been rescheduled to February 23, from 6:30-7:30 PM.

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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

Author Event: Building Environmental Consensus with Dr. Nancy Manring

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Discover ways to take environmentalism beyond politics and into a common cause among neighbors as Nancy Manring, Ph.D., discusses her new book, A World of Wounds.

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

Discover ways to take environmentalism beyond politics and into a common cause among neighbors as Nancy Manring, Ph.D., discusses her new book, A World of Wounds.

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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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, 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 years

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

After-School Discovery Hour: Ohio University Youth in Science Guests

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids

Let's learn about plants, animals, and hibernation!

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Let's learn about plants, animals, and hibernation!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tabletop Tavern: RPG Game Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

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

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversation

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

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

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Romance in Marseille (Part 3 of 3)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Discuss this Harlem Renaissance novel by Claude McKay, published 87 years after it was written because of its revolutionary portrayals of disabled, Black, and queer characters and their day-to-day living in the 1920s.  

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

Discuss this Harlem Renaissance novel by Claude McKay, published 87 years after it was written because of its revolutionary portrayals of disabled, Black, and queer characters and their day-to-day living in the 1920s.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Kagyu Conversation Hour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
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, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

BioBlast!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature

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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

Concert Series: Athens Community Music School Concert

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the wonderful variety of music that children, teens and adults can master through ACMS, an extra-curricular and multifaceted music education program, instituted by Ohio University and open to the general public.

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

Experience the wonderful variety of music that children, teens and adults can master through ACMS, an extra-curricular and multifaceted music education program, instituted by Ohio University and open to the general 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

"ORIGINS", TASO/ChileQuilting.xlsx: Fiber Art from Chile and Ohio

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults

On exhibit on our Circulation Area Wall, The River View Wall and in the Small Meeting Room from March 3rd thru March 30th.

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

On exhibit on our Circulation Area Wall, The River View Wall and in the Small Meeting Room from March 3rd thru March 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