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Cool Coloring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Spend an hour or two with us as we color away the blues... 

*All supplies provided, including light snacks.

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Clown Peg Dolls

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring in the clowns! You can keep the fun of April Fools going by joining us in creating individually designed peg doll clowns.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Homeschool Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Manga Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

Every fourth Friday.

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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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Woven Mandalas & Tea

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, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stressed out from work, school, or just generally existing in the year 2025? We have the antidote! Come to a cozy space full of books and plants, sip some hot tea with honey, and weave a beautiful mandala in colors that make your heart sing.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Afterschool Discovery Zone

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming, Science & Nature
Event Details:

An activity-based time for school-age kids (ages 7-12) to relax and have fun while exploring new interests and building skills.

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Creative Crafting with Maker Space

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us for a creative afternoon of upcycling and crafting!

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Africa On the Move: Photography by Dawn Harman

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th.

Reception: Monday, May 5th, at 6:00pm in the Circulation Area.

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The Wandering Mind : Art by Wesley Marsh

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th.

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

Homeschool Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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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.

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 "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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If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Athens Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Class / Workshop, Film / Video Screening, Food, Games / Gaming, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Technology
Event Details:

Hosted by Teen Librarian Bryce, our monthly meetups might include video games, board games, arts & crafts, or other adventures--you help decide! Refreshments provided. 

*For ages 12 and up.

 

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

Framed Stain Glass

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

     Join Brenda Dennis as she shows us how to take an ordinary frame and turn it into a stained glass piece of work.

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

Homeschool Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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

Youth Solo & Chamber Recitals

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Under the direction of the Southeast Ohio Music Teachers Association, this event highlights mostly solo pieces by older students (middle school and high school) playing a variety of instruments.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee & Craft

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food
Event Details:

Join us each month for a low pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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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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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

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: Flower Pots

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alone in the Burning: Poetry and Cello

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Experience the synergy of poetry and music as former Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker and talented local cellist Lara Wallace present a live performance featuring poems from McVicker's newest collection.

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

Homeschool Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

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. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know