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Air Dry Clay Snowy Owls

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join local Artist Emily Beveridge to make your own air dry clay snowy owl!

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

Join local Artist Emily Beveridge to make your own air dry clay snowy owl!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: James: A Novel by Percival Everett (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature. The new book, James, by multiple-prize-winning author Pe...

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

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature.

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OhioHealth HomeReach Hospice Mourning Coffee Grief Support Group

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a free support group open to any adult in the community that is grieving the death of a loved one.

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 free support group open to any adult in the community that is grieving the death of a loved one.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Dot Christmas Ornaments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Liven up your Christmas tree with a sparkly, colorful ornament using Diamond Dots.  Create your own masterpiece to either hang on your tree or to give as a gift.  All sup...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Liven up your Christmas tree with a sparkly, colorful ornament using Diamond Dots.  Create your own masterpiece to either hang on your tree or to give as a gift.  All supplies will be provided.

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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, December 14, 2024 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:

Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun family activity.

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

Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun family activity.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, December 14, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Holiday Concert with Bob Stewart and Friends

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Ring in the holidays with a collection of traditional carols ranging from the 16th century to the present day. Originally recorded for YouTube at the height of the COVID-19 pandemi...

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

Ring in the holidays with a collection of traditional carols ranging from the 16th century to the present day.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tabletop Oneshots

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Led by Teen Librarian Bryce, who will also be available to help players create characters and learn the basics of D&D 5th Edition. All materials will be provided.

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

Led by Teen Librarian Bryce, who will also be available to help players create characters and learn the basics of D&D 5th Edition. All materials will be provided.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gift Wrapping Palooza

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your lo...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your loved ones are naked!

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Body Mind Movement with Zest!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Off-site (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

A 3-week program of imaginative, playful, and creative movement that aims to increase body awareness; educate how to utilize movement for stress regulation and to encourage creativ...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Off-site (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A 3-week program of imaginative, playful, and creative movement that aims to increase body awareness; educate how to utilize movement for stress regulation and to encourage creativity and connection with one another and nature.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday De-Stressing Sound Bath

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness, Performance, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  **Please note: A sound bath can be particularly relaxing and immersive if you're able to recline while you listen. If you'd like to lie down during the event, please...

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

 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

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Information Table: Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and Care Training Center

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Stop by the main floor of the Wells (Albany) Public Library for information about workshops offered through the Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and Care Training Center. A Habitat...

Wells (Albany) Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Purpose of Meeting

Stop by the main floor of the Wells (Albany) Public Library for information about workshops offered through the Habitat for Humanity Home Repa

This event is in the "College Students" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilt...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

DIY Rubber Duck Earrings

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Digital Literacy librarian, Meg, will have her rubber duck collection on display for the whole month of December and she will be leading us in making our very own rubber duck earri...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Digital Literacy librarian, Meg, will have her rubber duck collection on display for the whole month of December and she will be leading us in making our very own rubber duck earrings!

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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. If you need character sheets ...

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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art in the Library Reception

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An opportunity to meet in person our month's exhibitors and talk with them about their exhibited items.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

An opportunity to meet in person our month's exhibitors and talk with them about their exhibited items.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ladies Night-

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Library Jam Session

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm. You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from e...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

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Suicide Support Group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 ...

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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, December 18, 2024 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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children. Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, readin...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

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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, December 18, 2024 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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