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Merry Marigolds Family Craft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then plantin...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then planting marigold seeds!

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptab...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Taking Care: A Mental Health Check-In

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion about how we can take care of ourselves and others close to us. We'll start with some focus questions as we share snacks. We'll also have coloring material...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion about how we can take care of ourselves and others close to us. We'll start with some focus questions as we share snacks. We'll also have coloring materials and small craft projects on hand.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mini Felt Friends

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend! Use a pattern, or create your own design. Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend!

Use a pattern, or create your own design.

Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Multi-Age Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets! There's no pressure for children to...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone!

We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets!

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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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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. Free and open...

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.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Gardening for Kids with Ms. Sara

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us to learn about gardening with hands-on activities for kids! More about our presenter: Sara Lennert has a background in wildlife conservation and operates a small-sc...

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

Join us to learn about gardening with hands-on activities for kids!

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Family Climate Fair

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join Rising Appalachia, Rural Action, the Polygonia Foundation, and the Ohio Environmental Council for an interactive afternoon of activities that cultivate a sense of connection, ...

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

Join Rising Appalachia, Rural Action, the Polygonia Foundation, and the Ohio Environmental Council for an interactive afternoon of activities that cultivate a sense of connection, belonging, and joy, while celebrating the beauty, hope, and resilie

Nonviolent Communication Practice Session

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

  Interested in developing skills in Nonviolent or Compassionate Communication (NVC)? This will be an informal group meeting  every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 to pract...

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

 

Interested in developing skills in Nonviolent or Compassionate Communication (NVC)?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults: Two Stories by Jack Finney

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Librarian Todd as he reads us two fictions by the imaginative, mid-century American writer, Jack Finney: "Such Interesting Neighbors" (1951) and "Contents of the Dead Man's Po...

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

Join Librarian Todd as he reads us two fictions by the imaginative, mid-century American writer, Jack Finney: "Such Interesting Neighbors" (1951) and "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" (1956). Discussion with the audience will follow.

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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, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, May 11, 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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Teen Campaign

Saturday, May 11, 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.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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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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.

Mother's Day Craft & Plant Exchange

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a few plants that need a good home, or want to try to grow something you haven't before? Join us at 1pm to decorate a planting container, then stick around for our p...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Do you have a few plants that need a good home, or want to try to grow something you haven't before?

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Accommodations

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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, May 14, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 t...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Make a Mini Library

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Make your own 1:12 scale library using metal mint tins and an assortment of fabrics, papers, and other crafting materials.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make your own 1:12 scale library using metal mint tins and an assortment of fabrics, papers, and other crafting materials.

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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, May 14, 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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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.

Art in the Library Reception

Tuesday, May 14, 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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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.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child 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: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement.

Ages 0-3

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Accommodations

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Let's Move Workout Meet- Up

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Every other Wednesday, join us as we move to a workout video in the upstairs conference room at the Nelsonville Library. This is a community-led activity and not a library spons...

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

Every other Wednesday, join us as we move to a workout video in the upstairs conference room at the Nelsonville Library.

This is a community-led activity and not a library sponsored event.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
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. *Check...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
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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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.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, May 15, 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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Accommodations

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