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Dinosaur Encounter

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Dino Buddies invites you to this high-energy program featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets, real and replica fossils, and interactive storytelling to take you back in time.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Dino Buddies invites you to this high-energy program featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets, real and replica fossils, and interactive storytelling to take you back in time.

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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 "Kids" group

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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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 "Kids" group

Discover the World Below Your Feet

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Be a part of hands-on activities with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we learn about what makes a fossil. Explore the techniques scientists use to uncover the remains of life forms from long, long ago.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Be a part of hands-on activities with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we learn about what makes a fossil. Explore the techniques scientists use to uncover the remains of life forms from long, long ago.

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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 "Kids" group

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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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 "Kids" group

Burrowing Birds

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

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

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Discover the World Below Your Feet

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Be a part of hands-on activities with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we learn about what makes a fossil. Explore the techniques scientists use to uncover the remains of life forms from long, long ago.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Be a part of hands-on activities with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we learn about what makes a fossil. Explore the techniques scientists use to uncover the remains of life forms from long, long ago.

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

Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

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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 "Kids" group

Worm Watch

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

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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 "Kids" group

Growing a Kitchen Garden

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Taste-test edible flowers, fresh herbs, and refreshing infused waters.

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

Taste-test edible flowers, fresh herbs, and refreshing infused waters.

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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 "Kids" group

Burrowing Birds

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Paint, Plant, Grow

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

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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 "Kids" group

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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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

Time Capsules

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

In this fun and meaningful activity, teens will create their own time capsule to capture what life is like right now.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature
Event Details:

In this fun and meaningful activity, teens will create their own time capsule to capture what life is like right now.

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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 "Kids" group

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Scoop on Poop

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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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 "Kids" group

Scoop on Poop

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Worm Watch

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Burrowing Birds

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dinosaur Encounter

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Dino Buddies invites you to this high-energy program featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets, real and replica fossils, and interactive storytelling to take you back in time.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Dino Buddies invites you to this high-energy program featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets, real and replica fossils, and interactive storytelling to take you back in time.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Bee Curious: The Buzz About Hidden Helpers

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Karen Durniat-Suehrstedt of Athens County Master Gardeners will help you discover everything you need to know about these underappreciated pollinators.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Karen Durniat-Suehrstedt of Athens County Master Gardeners will help you discover everything you need to know about these underappreciated pollinators.

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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 "Kids" group

Worm Watch

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group

Burrowing Birds

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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