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AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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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

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.

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

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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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

Tips and Tricks: Reduce Food Waste in Your Home

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Food prices continue to increase as food benefits decrease. Join Nanda Filkin from Athens Food Rescue to learn more about how you can reduce food waste and feed your family.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Food prices continue to increase as food benefits decrease. Join Nanda Filkin from Athens Food Rescue to learn more about how you can reduce food waste and feed your family.

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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

End-of-Life Series: Forgotten Cemeteries in Athens County

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, All Ages

Join Andrew Chiki and learn how the WPA’s historical records survey in the 1930’s created some of the only information we have on cemeteries in Athens County. Andrew recently digitized the maps and is working to make them publicly available.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Join Andrew Chiki and learn how the WPA’s historical records survey in the 1930’s created some of the only information we have on cemeteries in Athens County. Andrew recently digitized the maps and is working to make them publicly available.

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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 "Adults" group

Chronic Transience: Poetry from J. Allyn Rosser

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Local poet J. Allyn Rosser will read a a selection of writings, including those from her newest publication, Chronic Transience.

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

Local poet J. Allyn Rosser will read a a selection of writings, including those from her newest publication, Chronic Transience.

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Bike Clinic

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

This is an annual event open to all! Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works at the Glouster Public Library.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is an annual event open to all! Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works at the Glouster Public Library.

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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

Get Your GED and More!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Join us this evening to learn more about the FREE adult education programs offered through Ohio University's Career Ready Campus!
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:
Join us this evening to learn more about the FREE adult education programs offered through Ohio University's Career Ready Campus!

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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

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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Accommodations

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