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Create Together: Archaeology Busy Bottles

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Busy bottles are a handheld scavenger hunt and a great way for people of all ages and abilities to take a moment, relax, and engage the mind.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Busy bottles are a handheld scavenger hunt and a great way for people of all ages and abilities to take a moment, relax, and engage the mind.

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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

LEGO Eruption

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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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

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Your Family Tree

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

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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

Paint, Plant, Grow

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

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

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

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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

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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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

Summer Book Club: Trampoline by Robert Gipe

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

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

Create Together: Treasure Rocks

Thursday, July 16, 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+

Treasure rocks give children the opportunity to crack open geodes without the need for power tools.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Treasure rocks give children the opportunity to crack open geodes without the need for power tools.

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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

Cave Art

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens 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: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
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

Plants Leave Their Mark!

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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

Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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

Unnatural Ohio

Friday, July 17, 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+

Revel in Ohio's heritage of ghosts, cryptids, and UFO legends! Staff from the Rutherford B.

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:

Revel in Ohio's heritage of ghosts, cryptids, and UFO legends! Staff from the Rutherford B.

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 "Teens" group

After Hours Teen Trivia Night

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens-only trivia night! 

Bring your friends and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. 

This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. Party snacks and beverages provided! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens-only trivia night! 

Bring your friends and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. 

This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. Party snacks and beverages 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

Story Stones

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

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

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

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

Scoop on Poop

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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

Create Together: Treasure Rocks

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Treasure rocks give children the opportunity to crack open geodes without the need for power tools.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Treasure rocks give children the opportunity to crack open geodes without the need for power tools.

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

Scoop on Poop

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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

Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

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

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

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

Worm Watch

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville 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: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
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.

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

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Your Family Tree

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

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

Summer Book Club: Trampoline by Robert Gipe

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

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 "College Students" group

Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students

Drop by the library and make a craft while you search for books, movies and music. You can bring projects you are working on. We'll also provide a buffet of craft supplies; you provide the creativity.

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

Drop by the library and make a craft while you search for books, movies and music. You can bring projects you are working on. We'll also provide a buffet of craft supplies; you provide the creativity.

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

Volcano Nachos

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

Calling all party-o-saureses! Prepare for this summer’s biggest Crustaceous event! A volcano is erupting and will wipe out all traces of a Tricera-top-notch summer. A volcano of NACHOS!!

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Food, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Calling all party-o-saureses! Prepare for this summer’s biggest Crustaceous event! A volcano is erupting and will wipe out all traces of a Tricera-top-notch summer. A volcano of NACHOS!!

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

Burrowing Birds

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) 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: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
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.

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

Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

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

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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