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The Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Starting in the 1840s, the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad company began cutting a path that would eventually link the two towns by locomotive. This presentation given by Cyrus Moore, a regional historian and Director of the Baltimore Area C

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

Starting in the 1840s, the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad company began cutting a path that would eventually link the two towns by locomotive. This presentation given by Cyrus Moore, a regional historian and Director of the Baltimore Area C

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Class / Workshop, Film / Video Screening, Food, Games / Gaming, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Hosted by Teen Librarian Bryce, our monthly meetups might include video games, board games, arts & crafts, or other adventures--you help decide! Refreshments provided. 

*For ages 12 and up.

 

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Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Class / Workshop, Film / Video Screening, Food, Games / Gaming, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Technology
Event Details:

Hosted by Teen Librarian Bryce, our monthly meetups might include video games, board games, arts & crafts, or other adventures--you help decide! Refreshments provided. 

*For ages 12 and up.

 

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World Atlatl Association Day

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outside (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use this prehistoric hunting weapon on the Library Green next to our parking lot.  For more information, contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-655

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

Learn to use this prehistoric hunting weapon on the Library Green next to our parking lot.  For more information, contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-655

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Atlatl Training Day Camp

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outside (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use this prehistoric hunting weapon on the Library Green next to our parking lot.  Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

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

Learn to use this prehistoric hunting weapon on the Library Green next to our parking lot.  Contact Ray Strischek for more information, (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-331-4351, or Steve Barnett (barnz@juno.com) 740-698-6553.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

How Viking Words Got into English

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

There are hundreds of words in the English language introduced by the Vikings, many of which we use every day in America in 2025 (like "egg," "knife," and "husband")  In the Middle Ages, there were thousands of words brought by Vikings.

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

There are hundreds of words in the English language introduced by the Vikings, many of which we use every day in America in 2025 (like "egg," "knife," and "husband")  In the Middle Ages, there were thousands of words brought by Vikings.

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Poppaea Sabina: The Story of a Roman Empress

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, whose life has been for too long obscured by myth and political rumor.  Our guest speaker, Dr.

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

Learn the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, whose life has been for too long obscured by myth and political rumor.  Our guest speaker, Dr.

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1776: Birth of Democracy

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

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

In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

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