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Environmental Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Watershed restoration is painting a better way forward. Put your own paint to paper alongside representatives from Rural Action, creating art inspired by work being done to guard against acid mine drainage.

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Claymation Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sculpt, move, film! Alex Thomas and Friends will lead us through the fascinating process of combining clay figures and stop-motion animation as we learn the necessary tools and skills to make our own claymation films. *Ages 7 to 14.

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Teen Science Scene

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Explore the "magic" of magnetism with Librarian Andrea, and create tiny magnetic dancers in Session #1, then make abstract art employing pendulums and magnets in Session #2 . Join one or both programs!  *Ages 10 and up

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Library Jam Session

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

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TV Puppetry Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Teens
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library to find the rainbow connection! Use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film and television productions with Alex Thomas and Friends.

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Discovery Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: 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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Storytime with the Copperheads

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Storytime, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players stop by for a special storytime.

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Storytime with the Copperheads

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Storytime, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players stop by for a special storytime.

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Summer Storytime

2:30pm–3:30pm
Preschool, Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 

Join us for summer fun, playful activities, and stories, then stay and play with friends.

Families with preschoolers and school-age kids are welcome.

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TV Puppetry Workshop

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Nelsonville Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library to find the rainbow connection! Use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film and television productions with Alex Thomas and Friends.

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Storytime with the Copperheads

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Storytime, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players stop by for a special storytime.

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Storytime with the Copperheads

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Storytime, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players stop by for a special storytime.

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TV Puppetry Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Glouster Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library to find the rainbow connection! Use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film and television productions with Alex Thomas and Friends.

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TV Puppetry Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library to find the rainbow connection! Use a monitor in the style of puppetry developed by Jim Henson for performance on film and television productions with Alex Thomas and Friends.

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Color-Our-World Community Quilt

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Decorate a quilt square with Librarian Dinisha however your creativity inspires you, and help contribute to this community art project! Our finished quilt will travel to libraries throughout the county for all to enjoy.

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Galactic Gallery

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Our world is made up of colors that inspire awe and wonder, including the space above our heads!

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Bubbles and Rainbows Galore

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

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Teen Craft Scene - Beaded Bracelets

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Wear a statement. Join Librarian Andrea and Teen Volunteers Margaret and JuJu in making eye-catching beaded bracelets with your favorite words, phrases, or book titles.

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Exploration Play with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect with some all-time favorite books.

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Discovery Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: 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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This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Challenge

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Build your own eye-catching world at this construction extravaganza hosted by ACPL librarians. Create freely to your heart’s content, or take inspiration from one of our special challenges. *Leave your LEGOS at home; we have plenty!

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Summer Storytime

2:30pm–3:30pm
Preschool, Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 

Join us for summer fun, playful activities, and stories, then stay and play with friends.

Families with preschoolers and school-age kids are welcome.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Challenge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Build your own eye-catching world at this construction extravaganza hosted by ACPL librarians. Create freely to your heart’s content, or take inspiration from one of our special challenges. *Leave your LEGOS at home; we have plenty!

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