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Folk Song Sing-Along

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us to learn and revel in the communal pleasure of singing traditional songs accessible to all ages. Accompanied on the piano by local musician Bob Montalto, we'll even le...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Families
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us to learn and revel in the communal pleasure of singing traditional songs accessible to all ages. Accompanied on the piano by local musician Bob Montalto, we'll even learn the stories behind these old songs.  

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Memorial 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
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 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilt...

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

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

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!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cool Coloring

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
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 availab...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 t...

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

Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m.

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ACLU Ohio Community Conversation

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

ACLU OH will be embarking on a listening tour of Athens County and the surrounding region to better gain an understanding of the issues being faced by communities. This conversatio...

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

ACLU OH will be embarking on a listening tour of Athens County and the surrounding region to better gain an understanding of the issues being faced by communities. This conversation will be open to the public.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3

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

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement.

Ages 0-3

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Let's Move Workout Meet- Up

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Every other Wednesday, join us as we move to a workout video in the upstairs conference room at the Nelsonville Library. This is a community-led activity and not a library spons...

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

Every other Wednesday, join us as we move to a workout video in the upstairs conference room at the Nelsonville Library.

This is a community-led activity and not a library sponsored event.

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

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
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. *Check...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime, Summer at the Library
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

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 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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, readin...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, 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. 

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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 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

Tie Dye Palooza

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Make your own tie dye creations! Unisex white t-shirts will be provided in adult sized S-XXL, but you are also welcome to bring your own white or lightly colored cotton items to dy...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Outside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Make your own tie dye creations! Unisex white t-shirts will be provided in adult sized S-XXL, but you are also welcome to bring your own white or lightly colored cotton items to dye.

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Mindfulness Meditation

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

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

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptab...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable.

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

Mini Felt Friends

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend! Use a pattern, or create your own design. Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend!

Use a pattern, or create your own design.

Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

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

Multi-Age Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets! There's no pressure for children to...

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

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone!

We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 30, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Workshop: Toad Abodes

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using different materials and paints, create a one-of-a kind house for those little helpers keeping bugs out of your garden beds!

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

Using different materials and paints, create a one-of-a kind house for those little helpers keeping bugs out of your garden beds!

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Atlatl Association Day

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outside (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hosted by Ray Strischek, leader of the Ohio Atlatl Association, this outdoor event invites participants to compete in a global competition for atlatl marksmanship. Ohio's team (whi...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Outside (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games / Gaming, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Hosted by Ray Strischek, leader of the Ohio Atlatl Association, this outdoor event invites participants to compete in a global competition for atlatl marksmanship.

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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.

Sprouting Melodies Storytime

Saturday, June 1, 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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, June 1, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Predictable Results: Art by Peter Wuscher

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, June 11th, at 6:00pm. "From the '70s into the '80s, my psychology was ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th.

Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, June 11th, at 6:00pm.

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Accommodations

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