Upcoming Events

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided. ...

Just in time for Mother's Day!  Join us to make a beaded bookmark for your mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special family member, or to keep for yourself. ...

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others. ...

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! ...

Let's plant our library garden beds for summer! This year, help with tomatoes, basil, squash, 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! ...

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. ...

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....

Mike Kornmiller will speak about this interesting and unusual process, including a demonstration.  Please call The Wells (Albany) Public Library at 740-737-6030 if you have questions. ...

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...

Come and join us as we have food, fellowship and film.  Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat. ...

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 ...

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! ...

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.  ...

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities! ...

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.   ...

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...

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then planting marigold seeds! *All ages are welcome, but please be mindful perm...

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5 ...

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable. Please call the NPL branch and ask for "Deborah" so I can issue a ...

Join us for a discussion about how we can take care of ourselves and others close to us. We'll start with some focus questions as we share snacks. We'll also have coloring materials and small craft projects on hand. ...

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend! Use a pattern, or create your own design. Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm. ...

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets! There's no pressure for children to be silent or still during this Storytime.  The goal is for them ...