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Teen Open Mic Nite!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

   Hey Teens!!!  Want a place to show off your talents?  Come join us for Open Mic Nite!!!  Every third Thursday of the month teens and young adults are we...

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

   Hey Teens!!!  Want a place to show off your talents?  Come join us for Open Mic Nite!!!  Every third Thursday of the month teens and young adults are welcome to come showcase their talent.  We will have space for m

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Information Table: Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and Care Training Center

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Stop by the main floor of Nelsonville Public Library for information about workshops offered through the Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and Care Training Center. A Habitat for Hu...

Nelsonville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Purpose of Meeting

Stop by the main floor of Nelsonville Public Library for information about workshops offered through the Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and

Psychadelic photo of person in blue jean jacket and white lace down the front

My Inner Most Happiest and Most Confusing Mind: The Photography of Bradley O'Quinn

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Display December 20th - January 31. Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, December 20th at 5pm. "I wanted to show off my mental health, how I navigate it and explore it in ...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Display December 20th - January 31.

Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, December 20th at 5pm.

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A lit candle behind filled tea cups

Annual Solstice Celebration

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We hope you'll join us for our third annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Cone enjoy a cup of warm wassail as we celebrate the return of the light. We will share Solstice stories, e...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We hope you'll join us for our third annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Cone enjoy a cup of warm wassail as we celebrate the return of the light.

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Sprouting Melodies Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
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 pla...

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. ...

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Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large confer...

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

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
NCBC

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
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! This is a hybrid program...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
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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Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open...

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

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

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Manga Club

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 ...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

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!

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Accommodations

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Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large confer...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

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Accommodations

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Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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New Year's Day

All Day
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
A toddler lays on their belly on the floor and looks at a picture book. There are toys nearby.

Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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Accommodations

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Official logo for the organization in charge of Loretta H. Law's historical legacy.

Loretta H. Law, Ohio University Class of 1906

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from January 3rd thru January 30th.A selection of photographs, historic documents, and memorabilia from the Law Reed Huss Farm Foundation Coll...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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First Friday Game Night

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

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Two dozen anime characters pose in front of a yellow background.

Anime Movie Night

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian.

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Accommodations

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

Pet Loss Support Group

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet. The public is invited.

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

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.
The public is invited.

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

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Accommodations

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

A picture of the presenter, Ed Brown

Successful Gardening in a Changing Climate

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?In this program, OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?

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2025 Vision Boards

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

Come and set up your own vision board for 2025. A vision board is a type of collage that represents your dreams, goals, wishes, and just generally things you like! We'll go through...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Come and set up your own vision board for 2025. A vision board is a type of collage that represents your dreams, goals, wishes, and just generally things you like!

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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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. If you need character sheets ...

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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Baby and librarian playing with mirror reflection.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
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.  ...

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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