Upcoming Events

Get into the Halloween spirit by joining us for an evening of painting and assembling your very own earrings.

Come learn the basics of tapestry-style weaving!

Self-taught weaver Dennis Miller hand-built a loom from scratch and will bring his loom to the Athens Public Library for the month of October.

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.

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone!

We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets!

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.

Working as a foreign correspondent journalist who also published poetry, Hemingway didn't publish fiction until his poetry editor Ezra Pound encouraged him to explore the genre as a means of expression.

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.

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.

Drop by the main floor of the Nelsonville Public Library to decorate a keepsake that you can use to carry your Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling (ALAS) Festival goodies.

Didn't have a chance to read the children's books for the Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival's (ALAS) Summer Reading Challenge?

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. ...

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.

Our guest performer, Nathan Southwick, is Assistant Professor of Instruction, Violin and String Pedagogy, at the Ohio University School of Music.

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

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

Join us for songs, playful activities, and stories!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 11 to 12 p.m.

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!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Are you a prospective college student or parent concerned about the cost of college? Are you confused by the recent changes in the FAFSA?