Event List

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. 

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

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 years

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

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

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5 years

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

Weekly stories, playful activities, and songs. Stay afterwards for more fun with friends! 

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

This is a thematic creative writing workshop for borth poetry and prose, led by poet Wendy McVicker and essayist Stacie Somerset.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

The Bookmobile visits the FVRC in Stewart! Find books and other library treasures, bring back your borrowed library items, use our WiFi, and more. 

Although this is not a Spanish or English class, exposure to multiple languages at an early age will make it easier for your child to become bilingual.

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. 

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Music student Kayden Brafford White in Saxophone Studio of Ohio University's School of Music in the Chaddock and Murrow College of Fine Arts has made beautiful arrangements for ensemble performance of music composed for video games.

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. 

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

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!

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!