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Author Visit: Andrew Joseph White

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults
Athens Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk, Q&A session, and book signing with bestselling author Andrew Joseph White.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Puzzle Contest

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, 50+
Nelsonville Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puzzle it out with us! Join us as we divide into teams to see who can finish the puzzle first while we snack and enjoy good company.

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Paintings and Photographs by Doug Sundling

9:00am–8:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit on our Circulation Area Wall from April 2nd thru April 29th.

Art Reception is Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am–1:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

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Lisa & Friends: Felt Succulents

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Have a brown thumb? Join the crafters and Librarian Lisa as we learn how to make plant friends using felt material.

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The Thursday Channel: River of Earth (Part 1 of 3)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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First Friday Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Jackbox Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
College Students, Adults
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

BE BORED NO MORE!!!

Join us at the library for a few hours of Jackbox party games.

All you need to play is a laptop, tablet, or phone.  

Laughter is guaranteed!!!

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In Concert with Dan Canterbury

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Cap off your Monday with an evening of fingerstyle guitar from local musician Dan Canterbury.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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AARP Tax Assistance

12:30pm–3:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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Pins & Needles Craft Time

1:00pm–3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

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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Amish Stories Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.
 

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Out of This World Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

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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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am–1:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2025 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss.

Call 740-737-6036 for appointment.

What to bring for the appointment:

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Lisa & Friends: Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Outside (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18+ only.

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Wildflowers with Betty Ranck

5:00pm–6:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Betty Ranck is a nature photographer and her work often features wildflowers. She will be sharing her images and tips on identification. There will also be information about areas to hike within Ohio.

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The Thursday Channel: River of Earth (Part 2 of 3)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

First published in 1940, River of Earth has been called the "Grapes of Wrath" for the Appalachian experience during the Great Depression.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Ladies' Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

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



 

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Tips and Tricks: Reduce Food Waste in Your Home

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Food prices continue to increase as food benefits decrease. Join Nanda Filkin from Athens Food Rescue to learn more about how you can reduce food waste and feed your family.

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Concert Series: Trombone Ensembles

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Please come to this concert offering a rich variety of musical eras, performed by music students under the direction of Associate Professor Lucas Rego Borges, Chair of the Trombone Studio at the Ohio University School of Music in the Chaddock and

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult LEGO Cafe: Boutique Hotel

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teamwork makes the dream work, as we build the LEGO Boutique Hotel. Over four nights, we'll collaborate to build a lovely LEGO lodge, section by section. Due to the nature of the project, registration is required.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee & Craft: Watercolor Pet Portraits

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Glouster Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for a low-pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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