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Space Jam Jam Bar

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Food
Event Details:
Day after day, patrons say to us, "Librarians, the stress of modern life has got me down. I wish I could kick back and eat a bunch of fruit preserves while I watch a family-friendly 1990s cult classic about rabbits and aliens playing basketball. Then...

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Breakfast for Dinner

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Food
Event Details:
Breakfast is good, but breakfast for dinner is better. Delight your senses and confuse your circadian rhythm by making delicious pancakes, eggs, toast, and more. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Board Game Jamboree

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:
We have lots of board games on hand, including Uno, Monopoly, Hanabi, Guillotine, Poetry for Neanderthals, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Dixit, Yahtzee, Adventure Time Munchkins, Zombie Dice, Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, Takenoko, and more. If ...

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

Anime Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Event Details:
Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian. ...

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Annual Seed Giveaway

All Day
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
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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Pigeons & People

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Come learn about how these sensitive, social and adaptable creatures are interwoven with human history. Pigeons have been companions and war-time heroes! Nandini Stockton, pigeon parent, will talk about pigeon anatomy, pigeon compost and what’s so sp...

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Taco Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Food
Event Details:
In queso you're feeling hangry, making and eating a snack at the library will have you feeling spec-taco-ular. See for yourself why library food programs are the taco the town! (We hope these "cheesy" puns don't give our tacos a bad "wrap." Remember,...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Slimeapalooza

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:
Our little library is cute, colorful, and welcoming. But do you ever wish it was a little... slimier? You're not alone! Gastropods, goblet cells, and human children alike will rejoice as we make slime, glorious slime.  ...

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Anime Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Event Details:
Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian. ...

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

Meowshrooms with Emily Beveridge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Event Details:
Is it a cat or a mushroom? It's both! Crafting expert Emily Beveridge is back at the Glouster, Nelsonville, and Coolville libraries to make these adorable air-dry clay creatures with us.  If the weather is warm and sunny, we can spend time wi...

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

Wild Ink Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Making ink with wild-caught materials connects art, not just to the artist, but also to the area and the time in which it was created. Foraging for dyes can also give you a stronger connection to and awareness of your everyday surroundings. Get your ...

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Discovery Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library, Technology
Event Details:
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery invites you for some hands-on, interactive, engaging PLAY! Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect to some all-time favorite books.  ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Murder Mystery Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
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Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
The year is 1987. At a New York City penthouse, wealthy investors scramble to respond to a Wall Street plunge. The plot thickens when someone wakes up dead! Will you play a prep school playboy? A glamorous socialite? An Italian noble whose four husba...

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Create Your Own Woven Turtles

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
This delightful, fiber-based project gives kids a chance to experience the art of weaving. Using popsicle sticks and yarn, you will learn how to create a shell for your new turtle friend. ...

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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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist Trading Cards

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Create a miniature work of art that highlights your personal aesthetic. These pocket-sized canvases are perfect for exercising your creative muscles, trying out a new medium, or quickly making pieces that can be shared with others. ...

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Animal Encounter with the Hocking College Nature Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Join Nature Center reps to learn firsthand about the creatures that can be found in your own backyard. Animal ambassadors will vary but could include snakes, frogs, and turtles. *This program may be outside, weather permitting. ...

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Adventure Juggler

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Revel in the thrill of tossing things in the air with this juggling setlist that’s all over the map. Watch Tom Sparough utilize balls, clubs, and even (toy) birds in an unforgettable show that includes audience participation. ...

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

Cardboard Quests

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Challenge librarians for a fun-filled afternoon of board gaming! Bring along friends and family to choose from our assortment of games to play together, or come alone for the chance to forge new friendships. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack Around the World

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Global jetsetting can be pricey, but you can explore the world for free at the library. No boats, planes, or trains necessary; just bring your taste buds and your imagination. Our culinary cosmopolitan adventure begins as you try snacks, juices, and ...

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History Expedition with the Southeast Ohio History Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Map your way to the past with this exploration of historic adventurers and the tools they used to find their way around. ...

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