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The Professor Show

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Professor Brian presents: Tricks You’ll Dig, a juggling extravaganza with high-flying entertainment of the past and future. Big tricks and big laughs abound in this engaging show for all ages.

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

Professor Brian presents: Tricks You’ll Dig, a juggling extravaganza with high-flying entertainment of the past and future. Big tricks and big laughs abound in this engaging show for all ages.

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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

Unearthing Family History with Bingo!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Have you ever wondered about your ancestry? Do you love bingo? If so, we have the event for you! Join in to win prizes that will help you unearth clues to your family story.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about your ancestry? Do you love bingo? If so, we have the event for you! Join in to win prizes that will help you unearth clues to your family story.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Flags and Fasteners

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

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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

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains 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: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
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.

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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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Trading and Crafts

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

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

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

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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

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster 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: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Invasive Plants: Identification and Management

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Representatives from the Athens Conservancy will educate attendees on common invasive plant species in our area and their impact on native flora.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Representatives from the Athens Conservancy will educate attendees on common invasive plant species in our area and their impact on native flora.

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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
This event is in the "Families" group

Fleshing Out the Past: Dinosaur Exploration with WitmerLab

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Journey to the past with Dr. Lawrence Witmer of Ohio University's WitmerLab to view dinosaur skulls and learn about these incredible prehistoric creatures.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Journey to the past with Dr. Lawrence Witmer of Ohio University's WitmerLab to view dinosaur skulls and learn about these incredible prehistoric creatures.

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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

Cave Art

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, History & Genealogy, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Discover one of the earliest forms of visual storytelling through the world of cave art, then tell your own story by trying out similar techniques used by ancient humans.

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

Discover one of the earliest forms of visual storytelling through the world of cave art, then tell your own story by trying out similar techniques used by ancient humans.

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

LEGO Eruption

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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

Ethiopia’s Historic Wonder: A Travelogue

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Writer-photographer Jonathan Maffay presents an evening celebrating the history-rich land of Ethiopia.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Writer-photographer Jonathan Maffay presents an evening celebrating the history-rich land of Ethiopia.

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

Invasive Plants: Identification and Management

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Representatives from the Athens Conservancy will educate attendees on common invasive plant species in our area and their impact on native flora.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Representatives from the Athens Conservancy will educate attendees on common invasive plant species in our area and their impact on native flora.

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

Thursday, June 18, 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

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: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
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
This event is in the "Families" group

BioBlast Dino Dig!

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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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

Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Your Family Tree

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

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

BioBlast Dino Dig!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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

Summer Sessions with the Athenian Quartet

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

New to the local music scene, this band of Ohio University students bonded through a shared love of music, collaboration, and trombones.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

New to the local music scene, this band of Ohio University students bonded through a shared love of music, collaboration, and trombones.

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

LEGO Eruption

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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

Movement Adventure

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

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

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

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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
This event is in the "50+" group

Adult Storytime with Todd

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

Librarian Todd is taking his beloved adult storytime series on the road once again! This summer, he will be reading select chapters from John Preston’s The Dig, a fictionalized account of the Sutton Hoo excavations.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Librarian Todd is taking his beloved adult storytime series on the road once again! This summer, he will be reading select chapters from John Preston’s The Dig, a fictionalized account of the Sutton Hoo excavations.

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

Story Stones

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

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

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

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

Thursday, June 25, 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

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

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
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

Movement Adventure

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

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

Dig into the arts with Factory Street Dance Studio! Use your creativity and discover new ways of moving– jazz, modern, ballet, and more await you on this beginner-friendly journey. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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