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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Chronic Transience: Poetry from J. Allyn Rosser

Tuesday, May 5, 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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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

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

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

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

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Families

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.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

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.

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Accommodations

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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, May 6, 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!

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

Kids' Craft Corner: Flower pots

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

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Accommodations

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Tomcat Bridgebuilder's Community meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for our monthly community meeting to discuss current events and upcoming opportunities to host and support prevention education and recovery efforts in out area.

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

Join us for our monthly community meeting to discuss current events and upcoming opportunities to host and support prevention education and recovery efforts in out area.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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

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

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

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

NCBC

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
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! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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! 

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Accommodations

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

Storytime with Rachel

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

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

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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, May 7, 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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:

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

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Accommodations

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

Teen Takeover

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen area (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

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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

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, May 7, 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

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Battle of Athens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Federal Valley Resource Center

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

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

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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

English-Spanish Storytime

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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.

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

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.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hour

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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. 

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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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

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

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

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

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

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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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 11, 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

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 with Carter

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

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.

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

 

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

Coffee & Craft

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Join us each month for a low pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us each month for a low pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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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

Bookmobile @ University Courtyard Apartments

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

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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, May 12, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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