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Hocking College Visit: All About Hibernation

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

The Hocking College Nature Center will be visiting the library with some of their animal ambassadors. Get excited about seeing a turtle, a skunk, and various animal furs and skulls...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

The Hocking College Nature Center will be visiting the library with some of their animal ambassadors. Get excited about seeing a turtle, a skunk, and various animal furs and skulls to learn about how and why animals hibernate. 

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

Scottish Country Dance

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Want to get your brain and body moving and meet new friends? Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The n...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Want to get your brain and body moving and meet new friends? Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Successful Gardening in a Changing Climate

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?In this program, OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Educa...

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

 

Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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, January 15, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
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, g...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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!

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

Diamond Dots

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you ever peruse the great works of Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Khalo, and O'Keeffe and wish they were a little... sparklier? Make something that would catch the critics' eyes at MoM...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Do you ever peruse the great works of Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Khalo, and O'Keeffe and wish they were a little... sparklier?

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Mobile Mending

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes? Join us for a month of mending with the Community Makerspace!  Feel free to bring your item of choice...

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

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes?

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Public Libraries Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville.

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

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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.

Kids' Craft Corner: Clay Animals

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

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AFAN Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! This is a hybrid program...

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

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

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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.

Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a Second Language

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Program DescriptionEvent DetailsAre you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and ...

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Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
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Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Program Description

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,

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Story Time with Sue Ellen Miller: My Year as an Exchange Teacher in Wales

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You don’t want to miss this presentation that will leave you smiling and laughing for days to follow. Picture yourself at age 25, naïve, clueless, bored, and always up for a new ad...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

You don’t want to miss this presentation that will leave you smiling and laughing for days to follow. Picture yourself at age 25, naïve, clueless, bored, and always up for a new adventure.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Night

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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. F...

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 "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults: Two Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A physician by profession and a keen observer of humanity, Chekhov lived and wrote fiction in the last era of Czarist Russia, but his stories speak to the eternal and universal the...

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

A physician by profession and a keen observer of humanity, Chekhov lived and wrote fiction in the last era of Czarist Russia, but his stories speak to the eternal and universal themes of the human experience.  We will be reading and briefly d

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vision Board Party

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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! Creating a vision board ...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
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!

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Pet Loss Support Group

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet. The public is invited.

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 grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.
The public is invited.

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, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
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 pla...

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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 enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, ...

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 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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