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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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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, May 6, 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 "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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
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.

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

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

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

Lisa and Friends Hydrangeas

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

    Join Lisa and Friends as they make hydrangeas out of ..... coffee filters.   You don't have to rely on Mother Nature to decide what color your hydrangea is, you can decide yourself.  All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

    Join Lisa and Friends as they make hydrangeas out of ..... coffee filters.   You don't have to rely on Mother Nature to decide what color your hydrangea is, you can decide yourself.  All supplies provided.

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

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. 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Mother's Day Cupcake Decorating

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Food
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families
Come decorate cupcakes with Keely from Flour & Thyme!
Choose between chocolate or vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting. 
I'll have an assortment of fun colored frostings, sprinkles, edible flowers, berrie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come decorate cupcakes with Keely from Flour & Thyme!
Choose between chocolate or vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting. 
I'll have an assortment of fun colored frostings, sprinkles, edible flowers, berrie

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

Story Explorers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready to set off on an adventure—through books! In Story Explorers, grade school kids will travel to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and dive into exciting tales.

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

Get ready to set off on an adventure—through books! In Story Explorers, grade school kids will travel to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and dive into exciting tales.

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: Paper Star Lanterns

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
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.

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, 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

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

NextGen Makers: Spring Flower Painting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids will paint bright and colorful spring flowers on canvas while learning simple painting techniques such as using brushes, mixing colors, and creating shapes. 

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

Kids will paint bright and colorful spring flowers on canvas while learning simple painting techniques such as using brushes, mixing colors, and creating shapes. 

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

After-Hours Cake Decorating

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

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

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 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

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, May 13, 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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 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

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

Lisa and Friends Book Vases

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

     Come join Lisa and friends as they learn how to take an old hardback book and turn it into a flower vase for a floral arrangement.  You can bring your own hardback book or pick one of our old ones.    

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

     Come join Lisa and friends as they learn how to take an old hardback book and turn it into a flower vase for a floral arrangement.  You can bring your own hardback book or pick one of our old ones.    

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
This event is in the "50+" group

Chaotic Paint Night 2.0

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

This isn't your average paint program! After 15 minutes of painting, participants will switch their canvas with the person next to them, but every time you switch the time you have to paint gets shorter and shorter.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn't your average paint program! After 15 minutes of painting, participants will switch their canvas with the person next to them, but every time you switch the time you have to paint gets shorter and shorter.

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, May 15, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

3rd Annual School's Out Cookout

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outside (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

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

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families

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. 

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. 

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, May 19, 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

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

Pokémon Trading and Crafts

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, our Pokémon Trading & Crafts is the perfect place to meet friends, trade cards, and get creative.


 

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

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, our Pokémon Trading & Crafts is the perfect place to meet friends, trade cards, and get creative.


 

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

After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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