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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 "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

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

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Accommodations

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Athens Poetry Writers

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work of others every-other Tuesday. We are always open to new members.

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work of others every-other Tuesday. We are always open to new members.

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 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

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
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.

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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 "All Ages" group

Public Libraries Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. 

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. 

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

 

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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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group

After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, Families

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

Join Andy for stories, songs, playtime, and crafts!

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Andy for stories, songs, playtime, and crafts!

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

English-Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

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

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 "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Campus Heights Apartments

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach

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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 "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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bingo & Buttons for Teens

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Play Bingo! You could win an opportunity to make your very own statement button with the library button maker.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Play Bingo! You could win an opportunity to make your very own statement button with the library button maker.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Spanish Conversation

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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