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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

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

Lisa & Friends: Adult Bingo

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families

Bored?  Enjoy some downtime with Lady Luck and friends. Munchies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Bored?  Enjoy some downtime with Lady Luck and friends. Munchies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Forest Folk Dioramas

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

Create a fantasy woodland that a gnome, fairy, or elf would love to inhabit!

All supplies provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a fantasy woodland that a gnome, fairy, or elf would love to inhabit!

All supplies provided. 

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Spanish Conversation

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

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

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Colonial Reenacting and Real History

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Professional historian, museum director and historical reenactor, Cyrus Moore will give a presentation on the connection between the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, and the Ohio Valley campaign in the Western Theater of the War

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Professional historian, museum director and historical reenactor, Cyrus Moore will give a presentation on the connection between the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, and the Ohio Valley campaign in the Western Theater of the War

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Federal Valley Resource Center

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bookmobile visits the FVRC in Stewart! Find books and other library treasures, bring back your borrowed library items, use our WiFi, and more. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits the FVRC in Stewart! Find books and other library treasures, bring back your borrowed library items, use our WiFi, and more. 

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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

School's Out, Summer's In Celebration

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

Celebrate school's out, summer's in at the Glouster Public Library located in the front yard of Trimble middle school and high school. There will be food, music and games to kick off a super summer break! 

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate school's out, summer's in at the Glouster Public Library located in the front yard of Trimble middle school and high school. There will be food, music and games to kick off a super summer break! 

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

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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 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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

Storytime with Carter

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

 

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

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ University Courtyard Apartments

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

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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 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

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!

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

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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Shade Community Center

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Tick Talk: What You Can Do to Prevent Getting a Tick Disease

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about danger zones for ticks, good protective clothing and repellants, how to do proper body and head checks, how to minimize contact with ticks, what symptoms of illness to look for, pathways for proper medical help, what diseases ticks car

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

Learn about danger zones for ticks, good protective clothing and repellants, how to do proper body and head checks, how to minimize contact with ticks, what symptoms of illness to look for, pathways for proper medical help, what diseases ticks car

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 years

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, 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 years

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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, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Families

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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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 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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. 

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

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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, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

Join Andy for stories, songs, playtime, and crafts!

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Andy for stories, songs, playtime, and crafts!

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Accommodations

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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!

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Accommodations

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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

English-Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

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

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

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Accommodations

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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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mid-Week Mischief: Bingo

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages

You feel a rush of excitement as you place your fifth adjacent chip. You leap to your feet, fists pumping into the electric air. "BINGO!" you shout. As you stride to the prize table, the spotlight follows you.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

You feel a rush of excitement as you place your fifth adjacent chip. You leap to your feet, fists pumping into the electric air. "BINGO!" you shout. As you stride to the prize table, the spotlight follows you.

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