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Homing Pigeons

4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Is it a pigeon or a dove? Come on May 2 and find out! Pete has maintained a loft since childhood. He will talk about the homing instinct of his birds; they can find their way home from hundreds of miles away, but how? A release of his white doves wil...

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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.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Travel & Culture
Event Details:
This presentation will examine sources of destruction to the Amazon rainforest while also highlighting local, international, and indigenous efforts to protect it.  Our guest speaker is Brad Jokisch, Associate Professor of Geography at Ohio ...

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Plant Exchange

10:00am - 4:30pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
The growing season is upon us! Bring some of the plants you started from seeds and some of your divided plants in and swap them for others to take home. ...

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First Friday Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (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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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 "Preschool" group.
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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.
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Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (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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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 "College Students" group.
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This event is in the "50+" group.

Pins & Needles Craft Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! 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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Spring Planting Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Event Details:
Lets plant our garden beds for summer! This year we will be planting tomatoes and basil, sqaush, and cucumber in our vegetable bed and sunflowers and strawflowers in our flower and pollinator beds.  Join us for a fun hour in the sun and dirt! ...

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Storytime with Rachel

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. ...

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Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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. If you need character sheets or playing pieces please call or stop in to The Plains Public Library....

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Introduction to Hand Splitting Stone

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:
Mike Kornmiller will make a presentation and demonstrate splitting stone with hand tools. Join us to learn about this interesting and unusual process. Please call The Wells (Albany) Public Library at 740-737-6030 if you have questions. ...

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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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Ladies Night-

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:
Come and join us as we have food, fellowship and film.  Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat. ...

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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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Baby and Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:
Come play with us! We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along. *Check each week to see if we will be playing with water or getting messy! ...

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Discovery Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children. Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more.  ...

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Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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Amish Stories Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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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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Nature Club with Rural Action

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Purpose of Meeting
An hour of exploration, crafts and games with the Environmental Education program. Fun for kids of all ages! ...
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Merry Marigolds

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:
Mother's Day is this coming Sunday and what better gift than something you make yourself? Join us and make a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot before planting marigold seeds! All ages are welcome, but please be mindful that we may use some pe...

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