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Scottish Country Dance

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Want to get your brain and body moving and meet new friends? Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Successful Gardening in a Changing Climate

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
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Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
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.

 

 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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

Diamond Dots

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Do you ever peruse the great works of Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Khalo, and O'Keeffe and wish they were a little... sparklier?

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makerspace Mobile Mending

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Do your pants need patched? Does your hat have holes?

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Public Libraries Board Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville.

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

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

Kids' Craft Corner: Clay Animals

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

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AFAN Nonfiction Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
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.

Next Chapter Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

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

Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a Second Language

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
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Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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Program Description

Event Details

  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading,

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

You don’t want to miss this presentation that will leave you smiling and laughing for days to follow. Picture yourself at age 25, naïve, clueless, bored, and always up for a new adventure.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults: Two Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

A physician by profession and a keen observer of humanity, Chekhov lived and wrote fiction in the last era of Czarist Russia, but his stories speak to the eternal and universal themes of the human experience.  We will be reading and briefly d

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Vision Board Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you're planning your dreams for the new year, setting goals for personal growth, or just want a fun and creative activity, this program is for you!

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Pet Loss Support Group

9:30am - 10:30am
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

This is a grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.
The public is invited.

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
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
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
Teens, College Students
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 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Nelsonville Library!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs! :)

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This event is in the "College Students" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Pins & Needles Craft Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
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:

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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