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English as a Second Language

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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Lisa & Friends: Cool Coloring

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

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

*Everything's provided, including light snacks.

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The Thursday Channel: Community Sing-Along

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

This performance with Athens County Community Singers features popular songs that everyone can help to sing!

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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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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.

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Miss Austen Invites: A Sharing of Gardens

10:00am–6:00pm
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Expand your garden and help another's grow! Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, and bulbs to trade for others to increase the bloom and bounty this growing season.

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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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Chronic Transience: Poetry from J. Allyn Rosser

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, Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Local poet J. Allyn Rosser will read a a selection of writings, including those from her newest publication, Chronic Transience.

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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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English as a Second Language

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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Lisa and Friends Hydrangeas

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

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

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The Thursday Channel: Battle of Athens

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

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Coffee & Craft: Paper Star Lanterns

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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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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This event is in the "College Students" group
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After-Hours Cake Decorating

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

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

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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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Bike Clinic

4:00pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is an annual event open to all! Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works at the Glouster Public Library.

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Mid-Week Mischief: The Great Chauncey Scavenger Hunt

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Put your creativity, speed, and teamwork to the test in the Great Chauncey Scavenger Hunt.

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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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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 "Adults" group

English as a Second Language

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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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

Lisa and Friends Book Vases

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

     Come join Lisa and friends as they learn how to take an old hardback book and turn it into a flower vase for a floral arrangement.  You can bring your own hardback book or pick one of our old ones.    

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Chaotic Paint Night 2.0

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn't your average paint program! After 15 minutes of painting, participants will switch their canvas with the person next to them, but every time you switch the time you have to paint gets shorter and shorter.

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The Thursday Channel: 1776 and the Birth of Democracy

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
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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