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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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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 "Preschool" group

Storytime with Mr. Steve

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for a special special musical Storytime with special guest Mr. Steve!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special special musical Storytime with special guest Mr. Steve!

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 "All Ages" group

End-of-Life Series: Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a resource fair showcasing local providers and information about end-of-life planning, grief support, and death. Refreshments will be served.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a resource fair showcasing local providers and information about end-of-life planning, grief support, and death. Refreshments will be served.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Soda-Licious!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting and drinking Dirty Soda recipes that satisfy your own personal taste with Flavors & Fizz!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting and drinking Dirty Soda recipes that satisfy your own personal taste with Flavors & Fizz!

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

Vision Board Party

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Whether you're planning your dreams for the new year, setting goals for personal growth, or just want a fun and creative activity, this program is for you!

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

Whether you're planning your dreams for the new year, setting goals for personal growth, or just want a fun and creative activity, this program is for you!

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 "All Ages" group

Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains 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: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
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

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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

Jackbox Game Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
College Students, Adults

BE BORED NO MORE!!!

Join us at the library for a few hours of Jackbox party games.

All you need to play is a laptop, tablet, or phone.  

Laughter is guaranteed!!!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

BE BORED NO MORE!!!

Join us at the library for a few hours of Jackbox party games.

All you need to play is a laptop, tablet, or phone.  

Laughter is guaranteed!!!

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 "All Ages" group

Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains 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: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
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.

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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 "Preschool" group

Sprouting Melodies

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Sprouting Melodies is an early childhood music program for children age 5 and under. Bring your little ones for a fun and special family music time! This program takes the place of usual Storytime at The Plains Library.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sprouting Melodies is an early childhood music program for children age 5 and under. Bring your little ones for a fun and special family music time! This program takes the place of usual Storytime at The Plains Library.

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

Out of This World Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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

Qigong Worshop with Laura Parrotti

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

This workshop will include a short introduction to Qigong, principles of breath and alignment, relaxation, circulation of Qi, and moving from the center.

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

This workshop will include a short introduction to Qigong, principles of breath and alignment, relaxation, circulation of Qi, and moving from the center.

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

Adult February Craft Party

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Craft those Winter blues away with Librarian Debra! All supplies and snacks will be provided.

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

Craft those Winter blues away with Librarian Debra! All supplies and snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

President’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

All libraries will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for President’s Day

Closing
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
Description:
All libraries will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for President’s Day
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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 "All Ages" group

End-of-Life Series: LGBTQ+ End-of-life Planning

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Death Doula Quinn Bennett will be joining us to present on the unique end-of-life planning needs for the LGBTQ+ community.

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

Death Doula Quinn Bennett will be joining us to present on the unique end-of-life planning needs for the LGBTQ+ community.

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

Paws Cause Creations

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids

Make a toy for your own pet and/or a shelter animal waiting for their forever home!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Make a toy for your own pet and/or a shelter animal waiting for their forever home!

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

Nerds' Night Out

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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