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Athens Ohio Roller Derby (AORD)

Athens Ohio Roller Derby Takes Over The Library!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main floor (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Get ready for a roller derby takeover! 

Skaters from Athens Ohio Roller Derby will roll into the Wells Library in Albany!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Get ready for a roller derby takeover! 

Skaters from Athens Ohio Roller Derby will roll into the Wells Library in Albany!

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The logo for Ohio Goes to the Movies consists of the phrase Ohio Goes to the Movies with a bag of popcorn standing in for the I in Ohio and a film reel standing in for the O in Movies. A logo reading America 250 is beside it.

It Happened One Night: Ohio Goes to the Movies Event

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Film / Video Screening, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Celebrate Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies screening of the classic film, It Happened One Night (1934, Not Rated). 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Film / Video Screening, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Celebrate Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies screening of the classic film, It Happened One Night (1934, Not Rated). 

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Bluey Bonanza

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families

Are you ready for a Bluey Bonanza? Bluey's having a party at the library, special guest: YOU! Join in on themed games and crafts; grab a snack; and strike a pose at our custom photo booth.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Are you ready for a Bluey Bonanza? Bluey's having a party at the library, special guest: YOU! Join in on themed games and crafts; grab a snack; and strike a pose at our custom photo booth.

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3rd Annual School's Out Cookout

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outside (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

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The Plains Library 35 Anniversary Open House

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Join us to celebrate 35 Years serving our community! Big Swing will be our esteemed musical guest and former staff, now retired, will be in attendance along with representatives of local businesses and enterprises that reside in The Plains!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate 35 Years serving our community! Big Swing will be our esteemed musical guest and former staff, now retired, will be in attendance along with representatives of local businesses and enterprises that reside in The Plains!

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School's Out, Summer's In Celebration

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

Celebrate school's out, summer's in at the Glouster Public Library located in the front yard of Trimble middle school and high school. There will be food, music and games to kick off a super summer break! 

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate school's out, summer's in at the Glouster Public Library located in the front yard of Trimble middle school and high school. There will be food, music and games to kick off a super summer break! 

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Touch-A-Truck Community Celebration

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families, All Ages

Get up-close and personal with big vehicles, and hear from the people who drive them. Dig into all the ways these trucks, buses, diggers and more work hard in our community. Face painting, music, and summer treats add to the fun. 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Outside (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Get up-close and personal with big vehicles, and hear from the people who drive them. Dig into all the ways these trucks, buses, diggers and more work hard in our community. Face painting, music, and summer treats add to the fun. 

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Flags and Fasteners

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

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Quarter-Finals Party

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outside (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

It’s down to the Elite Eight! Bring your buttons and flags to the Nelsonville library and see if one of your teams has made it this far. Snacks will be provided, as well as the chance to play some soccer together! 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outside (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

It’s down to the Elite Eight! Bring your buttons and flags to the Nelsonville library and see if one of your teams has made it this far. Snacks will be provided, as well as the chance to play some soccer together! 

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Rock Out at the Library

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Let’s party to the ends of the earth with games, music, a photo booth, and snacks galore! End the summer with your favorite librarians at this gathering for the ages. 

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

Let’s party to the ends of the earth with games, music, a photo booth, and snacks galore! End the summer with your favorite librarians at this gathering for the ages. 

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End of Summer Party at the Library!

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main floor (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages

Join us to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the school year! 

We'll have beverages, snacks, music, games and back by popular demand - dinosaur cupcake cake!

 We hope to see you there!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the school year! 

We'll have beverages, snacks, music, games and back by popular demand - dinosaur cupcake cake!

 We hope to see you there!

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Photo of Teen Librarian, Mel, and her caricature drawing from Parade of the Hills 2025

Shelf-Portraits: Caricatures at the Library

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Have you ever wondered what you might look like through the eyes of an artist?

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Performance
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what you might look like through the eyes of an artist?

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