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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

English as a Second Language

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
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, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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, May 21, 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

Memorial 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, May 25, 2026 for Memorial 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, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

English as a Second Language

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
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, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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

Movement Adventure

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

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, June 2, 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, June 4, 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 "Kids" group

Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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, June 9, 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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Unearthing Family History with Bingo!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Have you ever wondered about your ancestry? Do you love bingo? If so, we have the event for you! Join in to win prizes that will help you unearth clues to your family story.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about your ancestry? Do you love bingo? If so, we have the event for you! Join in to win prizes that will help you unearth clues to your family story.

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

Burrowing Birds

Monday, June 15, 2026 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

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

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

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, June 16, 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

Doomed Diamond Escape Room

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Hidden in the depths of the Amazon jungle, the infamous Doomed Diamond is guarded by a secret temple shrouded in vines.

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

Hidden in the depths of the Amazon jungle, the infamous Doomed Diamond is guarded by a secret temple shrouded in vines.

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, June 18, 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

Juneteenth

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 Friday, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth

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 Friday, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

BioBlast Dino Dig!

Monday, June 22, 2026 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

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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:

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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, June 23, 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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Dig in to Your Community

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off-site (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Join nonprofits from around Athens County for a volunteer fair at The Plains Community Park and dig up opportunities to engage and help your community. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Off-site (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Join nonprofits from around Athens County for a volunteer fair at The Plains Community Park and dig up opportunities to engage and help your 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

Worm Watch

Monday, June 29, 2026 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

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

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

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

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, June 30, 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, July 2, 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

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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 Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 for Independence 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 Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 for Independence Day