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Homeschool Hour

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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. Weekly themed activities m...

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.

Exploration Play with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect with some all-time favorite books.

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

Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect with some all-time favorite books.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Natural Celebration: Photography of Betty Ranck

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th."I see my photography as a celebration. There is so much joy in following the progression of wildflowers blooming...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sensible Hoarding for a New Century

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th.Artistic assemblages of randomly collected, ordinary objects by an artist who wishes to be known as "Phineas K. F...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th.

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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, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
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!

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 "Kids" group.

Colors are Everywhere

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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
Event Details:

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

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

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hue-tenanny

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create tie-dyed apparel like a bandana, t-shirt, socks, or even a pillowcase. (Feel free to bring your own items, too.) Teen Librarians Mel and Stacey are excited to help you bring...

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

Create tie-dyed apparel like a bandana, t-shirt, socks, or even a pillowcase. (Feel free to bring your own items, too.) Teen Librarians Mel and Stacey are excited to help you bring more color into your wardrobe and into your world!

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open House and Resource Fair

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

During this open house-style event, partners from local organizations will be providing Pride-related activities and information on local LGBTQIA+ resources for all ages and identi...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

During this open house-style event, partners from local organizations will be providing Pride-related activities and information on local LGBTQIA+ resources for all ages and identities. Refreshments will be served.

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

Shrinky Dinks

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids...

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

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids of all ages are welcome

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Razzle-dazzle Slime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Use food coloring, glitter, and a variety of mix-ins with Librarian Taryn to create your own sensory toy. *This could get messy, so dress accordingly. 

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

Use food coloring, glitter, and a variety of mix-ins with Librarian Taryn to create your own sensory toy. *This could get messy, so dress accordingly

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Upcycled Art

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jerri Brown from the UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace will lead several workshops upcycling leftover material and packaging into charming and functional crafts. Along the way, we’...

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

Jerri Brown from the UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace will lead several workshops upcycling leftover material and packaging into charming and functional crafts.

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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 "Families" group.

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take pla...

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

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ...

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
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!

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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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.

Color-Our-World Community Quilt

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Decorate a quilt square with Librarian Dinisha however your creativity inspires you, and help contribute to this community art project! Our finished quilt will travel to libraries ...

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

Decorate a quilt square with Librarian Dinisha however your creativity inspires you, and help contribute to this community art project! Our finished quilt will travel to libraries throughout the county for all to enjoy.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Build A Bee Bath

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Anyone can work up a thirst in the summer heat, even bees! Learn from Librarians Dawn and Austin how to make a miniature oasis for the pollinators in your garden to give bees a muc...

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

Anyone can work up a thirst in the summer heat, even bees! Learn from Librarians Dawn and Austin how to make a miniature oasis for the pollinators in your garden to give bees a much-needed break in the middle of their busy days.

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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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing, Strum, and Shake

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and pl...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

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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.

Colors are Everywhere

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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
Event Details:

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

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:

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

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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.

Art in Memory Care

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association, this program explores the potential of creative expression for individuals living with dementia. We’ll discuss how artistic activities c...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association, this program explores the potential of creative expression for individuals living with dementia.

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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.

Color-Our-World Community Quilt

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Decorate a quilt square with Librarian Dinisha however your creativity inspires you, and help contribute to this community art project! Our finished quilt will travel to libraries ...

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

Decorate a quilt square with Librarian Dinisha however your creativity inspires you, and help contribute to this community art project! Our finished quilt will travel to libraries throughout the county for all to enjoy.

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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.

Upcycled Art

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jerri Brown from the UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace will lead several workshops upcycling leftover material and packaging into charming and functional crafts. Along the way, we’...

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

Jerri Brown from the UpCycle Ohio Community Makerspace will lead several workshops upcycling leftover material and packaging into charming and functional crafts.

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

Coolville Founders Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outside (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by during Coolville Founders Day from 11am to 1pm to make a t-shirt bag to store all of your goodies from  Coolville Founders Day.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Stop by during Coolville Founders Day from 11am to 1pm to make a t-shirt bag to store all of your goodies from  Coolville Founders Day.

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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing, Strum, and Shake

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and pl...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

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.

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
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!

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!

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 Challenge

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Build your own eye-catching world at this construction extravaganza hosted by ACPL librarians. Create freely to your heart’s content, or take inspiration from one of our special ch...

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

Build your own eye-catching world at this construction extravaganza hosted by ACPL librarians. Create freely to your heart’s content, or take inspiration from one of our special challenges. *Leave your LEGOS at home; we have plenty!

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Accommodations

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