Upcoming Events

Every month, we choose an author and everyone picks one of the author's books to read. No need for everyone to read the same book -- the point is that we all read something a little different!

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!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

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). 

Get a head-start on spring by making tiny pots out of Jenga blocks and trading our plant starts, either indoor or outdoor--you choose! 

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.

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!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Spend an hour or two with us as we color away the blues.  

*Everything's provided, including light snacks.

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat to this film night series full of community and laughter.

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This casual program will feature crafts, activities, books and more from a galaxy far, far away. All ages welcome. 

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!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Join Lisa and Friends as we make hydrangeas out of coffee filters. You won't have to rely on Mother Nature to decide what color your hydrangea is-- you can decide yourself! All supplies provided.

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works, who will bring tools, parts, and supplies to help repair and tune up bicycles. They may even have a few bikes to give away! 

Do you love fantasy? Can't get enough science fiction? If your answer is yes, then this book club is for you! We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the book and have snacks.

Learn how to take a hardback book and turn it into a vase for a floral arrangement! Bring your own book from home, or pick from our choices. 

Special guests include Tri-County Culinary Arts student grill masters, DJ B Funk, and the Bookmobile crew. Games, prizes, contests, face painting and more in the library's outdoor stage area. Join us to celebrate the start of summer! 

Join us to celebrate 35 years of serving our community! Big Swing will be our esteemed musical guest, with retired library staff and representatives from local businesses and enterprises as additional special guests.