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What You Can Do: Saving the Future of Our Birds

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

How can we as individuals stem the decline of wild bird populations in Ohio and the United States?  There are things each of us can do to serve a collective effort enhancing the survival and good health of our precious birds. 

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

How can we as individuals stem the decline of wild bird populations in Ohio and the United States?  There are things each of us can do to serve a collective effort enhancing the survival and good health of our precious birds. 

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Author Event: Building Environmental Consensus with Dr. Nancy Manring

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Discover ways to take environmentalism beyond politics and into a common cause among neighbors as Nancy Manring, Ph.D., discusses her new book, A World of Wounds.

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

Discover ways to take environmentalism beyond politics and into a common cause among neighbors as Nancy Manring, Ph.D., discusses her new book, A World of Wounds.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

After-School Discovery Hour: Ohio University Youth in Science Guests

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids

Let's learn about plants, animals, and hibernation!

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Let's learn about plants, animals, and hibernation!

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This event is in the "Kids" group

BioBlast!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature

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Weird Wireless Circuits

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

This Weird Wireless Circuits program is being offered by a collaboration between the Ohio Museum of Discovery and the Glouster Public Library.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

This Weird Wireless Circuits program is being offered by a collaboration between the Ohio Museum of Discovery and the Glouster Public Library.

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Lisa & Friends (Special Time): Chicken-raising, It's for the Birds

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Educator Ed Brown is back to talk about raising chickens, from chicks to mature adults. Come with questions; all ages welcome.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Educator Ed Brown is back to talk about raising chickens, from chicks to mature adults. Come with questions; all ages welcome.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Lisa & Friends: Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

For ages 18+ only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18+ only.

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Wildflowers with Betty Ranck

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Betty Ranck is a nature photographer and her work often features wildflowers. She will be sharing her images and tips on identification. There will also be information about areas to hike within Ohio.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Betty Ranck is a nature photographer and her work often features wildflowers. She will be sharing her images and tips on identification. There will also be information about areas to hike within Ohio.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Palette to Petals: Painting and Planting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Paint your own flower pot and leave with some wildflowers ready to start growing. You can leave your flower at the library to bloom and come back for it or take it home and watch it grow! Snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Paint your own flower pot and leave with some wildflowers ready to start growing. You can leave your flower at the library to bloom and come back for it or take it home and watch it grow! Snacks will be provided. 

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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

Field Trip to Snowville Creamery

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Join us for a neighborhood field trip to Snowville Creamery!

Save the date, and stay tuned for more details.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Food, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a neighborhood field trip to Snowville Creamery!

Save the date, and stay tuned for more details.

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Miss Austen Invites: A Sharing of Gardens

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Expand your garden and help another's grow! Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, and bulbs to trade for others to increase the bloom and bounty this growing season.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Expand your garden and help another's grow! Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, and bulbs to trade for others to increase the bloom and bounty this growing season.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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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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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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Health from Trees: The Elza Pearl Wildfarm

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Derek Brown is bringing back the ancient tradition of extracting health benefits from trees in what he has named, "Restorative Appalachian Botanicals", which he provides through the special teas that he has created.

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

Derek Brown is bringing back the ancient tradition of extracting health benefits from trees in what he has named, "Restorative Appalachian Botanicals", which he provides through the special teas that he has created.

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Monthly Meetup to Sew Cloth Totes - by the Circulation Desk!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

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