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Sprouting Melodies

11:00am - 11:30am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:
An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ... ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:
Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:
We challenge you to put your skills to the test! Players will compete in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on our Nintendo Switch. All materials will be provided; however, if you have a preferred controller, you are welcome to bring it. *Open to middle schoo...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old School Number Crunching: A Curated Collection

9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Genealogy, Technology
Event Details:
On display in the Glass Display Cases from April 2nd through April 29th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:00pm. Lawrence King, Science Educator, Retro-Technology Enthusiast, and possible hoarder ("No, No, No, it's ALL Treasu...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Seasons in Athens: Photography by Olga Molchanova

9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:
On display on the Circulation Area Wall from April 2nd through April 29th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:00pm. Olga Molchanova is a freelance photographer living in Athens, Ohio for more than 20 years. She likes taki...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Solar Eclipse Past and Present

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Learn about the solar eclipse past and present with astronomy instructor George Eberts.  ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morsbag Pod Meetup

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:
Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help! In partnership with the worldwide movement known as Morsbags, the Athens library has s...

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 ...

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

After School Movie: Treasure Buddies

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly after school program! Come relax, watch a family friendly movie, and enjoy some refreshments. This month's movie is Treasure Buddies! This event is open to all ages, and the film is rated G. ...

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Staff Day

All Day
All Branches
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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
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sprouting Melodies

11:00am - 11:30am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:
An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ... ...

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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:
Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space. ...

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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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Athens Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Outside (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A family-friendly workshop to learn to grow mushrooms at home. Kids welcome! **Please note: All juvenile participants must have an accompanying parent or legal guardian present with them during the workshop. Please register only one individual ...

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Annual Seed Giveaway

All Day
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Event Details:
It's that time of year again! Start planning your garden and stop by any of our locations an pick up a wide variety of seeds provided by Community Food Initiatives. Some of the seeds you will find vary from a variety of tomatoes, beans, squash, guard...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Athens Poetry Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:
Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others. ...

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 ...

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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 "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5 ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:
Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public. ...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Carnival Extravaganza

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
Come one, come all! Join Ohio University Child Life students on an exciting journey through the carnival, engaging with activity booths as they get their animals ready for the big show. *Participants will receive a free stuffie, among other items....

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Nonviolent Communication Practice Session

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting
  Interested in developing skills in Nonviolent or Compassionate Communication (NVC)? This will be an informal group meeting  every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 to practice techniques in NVC. Willow Wightman has 6 years of experience with ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Book Club: The House of Mirth (Part 1 of 3)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
The House of Mirth is Edith Wharton's second novel, and it solidified her reputation as a major literary figure on the American scene.  A story of the upper classes during the Gilded Age, it transcends any one genre, being both a realistic ...

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