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Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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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Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Hibernatin' w/ The Hocking College Nature Center

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families

Join us for a cozy visit from the Hocking College Nature Center.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy visit from the Hocking College Nature Center.

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Tabletop Tavern: RPG Game Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

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

Adult D&D/RPG Gaming

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 22, 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 "50+" group

Creative Aging Art Series

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Age Group:
50+

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

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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, January 22, 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! 

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Accommodations

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

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Chauncey Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids' area (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Coolville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Kids' area (Coolville)
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

Cool Coloring

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families

Come and spend an hour or two with us at Coolville Public Library as we color away the blues.  Everything will be provided for this class and some light snacks will be available. 

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

Come and spend an hour or two with us at Coolville Public Library as we color away the blues.  Everything will be provided for this class and some light snacks will be available. 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation

Thursday, January 22, 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

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

Qigong Worshop with Laura Parrotti

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

This workshop will include a short introduction to Qigong, principles of breath and alignment, relaxation, circulation of Qi, and moving from the center.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

This workshop will include a short introduction to Qigong, principles of breath and alignment, relaxation, circulation of Qi, and moving from the center.

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Accommodations

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

Robert Burns Night with Athens Ohio Scottish Dancers and the Brickersons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Celebrate Robert Burns' birthday with good music, lively dance, and Scottish shortbread. Dance instruction will be given, so all can join in!

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate Robert Burns' birthday with good music, lively dance, and Scottish shortbread. Dance instruction will be given, so all can join in!

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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

The Thursday Channel: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Part 1 of 2)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

An Arthurian tale in the form of a beautiful and cleverly-composed narrative poem, it was originally written in Middle English in the 14th century.

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

An Arthurian tale in the form of a beautiful and cleverly-composed narrative poem, it was originally written in Middle English in the 14th century.

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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 @ Troyers

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hour

Friday, January 23, 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 "Teens" group

Manga Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 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

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.

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!

Every fourth Friday.

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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

Nerds' Night Out

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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.

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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, January 24, 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.

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

Athens Maestros Piano Studio Concert

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Youth concert under the direction of Liesbeth Korink Beasley.  She used the teaching methodology of the Simply Music™ piano program.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Youth concert under the direction of Liesbeth Korink Beasley.  She used the teaching methodology of the Simply Music™ piano program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
The Plains Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Nelsonville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
This event is in the "Adults" group

Secrets of the Accordion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a fun and engaging lecture/performance by professor and composer Dr. Keith Dippre. This presentation will feature the basic functions of the instrument as well as the styles of music for which it is best known.

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

Enjoy a fun and engaging lecture/performance by professor and composer Dr. Keith Dippre. This presentation will feature the basic functions of the instrument as well as the styles of music for which it is best known.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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