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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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If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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

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Tabletop RPG Afternoon

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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

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If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 for Independence Day

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day

Veterans Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Thursday-Saturday, November 26-28, 2025 for Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2026 for Christmas Eve

Christmas

All Day 12/25–12/26
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Friday-Saturday, December 25-26, 2026 for Christmas

New Year’s Day

All Day 1/1–1/2
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Friday-Saturday, January 1-2, 2027 for New Year’s Day