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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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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 "Teens" group.
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Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

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

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Mini Felt Friends

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:
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. ...

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Multi-Age Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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 ...

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Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Armchair Traveler: A Trip to Chile

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:
In September 2022, ACPL's Graphic Designer Heather Johnson and her son Rhys traveled to visit friends in Santiago. It was a surprise to learn that their visit coincided with two important days in Chile's history: Chile Independence Day and the Annive...

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World Atlatl Association Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Outside (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games / Gaming, History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Hosted by Ray Strischek, leader of the Ohio Atlatl Association, this outdoor event invites participants to compete in a global competition for atlatl marksmanship. Ohio's team (which could include you!) will compete against other states, plus countri...

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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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Adventure Juggler

4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Revel in the thrill of tossing things in the air with this juggling setlist that’s all over the map. Watch Tom Sparough utilize balls, clubs, and even (toy) birds in an unforgettable show that includes audience participation. ...

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Land Preservation with Athens Conservancy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Members of the Athens Conservancy board will talk about their mission protecting wild lands and maintaining resilient ecosystems, share info about their preserves scattered across the county, and let us know how community members can get involved thr...

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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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Group Puzzle Challenge

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Coolville Public Library
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Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Go up against other teams and see who has it in them to complete the chosen puzzle the quickest. Teams will be in groups of 4. Have a team in mind? Register all 4 and come together. Don't have a team? Register anyways; we’ll surely have a group for y...

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Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Plains Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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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Morsbag Pod Meetup

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (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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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Dino-Roar!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Celebration, Performance, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Dinosaurs are coming to the library! This interactive experience for the whole family includes dinosaur "handlers" with baby dinos, a ferocious growling T-Rex, and more. Join us 30 minutes before and after the show to check out fossil displays, take ...

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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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Science Safari

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Channel Indiana Jones with guest presenter Mark Dowler for an immersive STEM experience. This safari combines science, math, and technology into one entertaining performance suitable for all ages. ...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Survival Skills with Rural Action

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Do you know the 10 essentials to survival when exploring the great outdoors? Practice these useful skills in a fun and hands-on way for your next epic adventure! ...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Led by two guides, participants will meet at either Dow Lake or Burr Oak State Park, where they will launch kayaks into coves and under giant oaks, learning about local history and flora/fauna as they paddle, reveling in all five senses. Touch the...

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Artist Trading Cards

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Create a miniature work of art that highlights your personal aesthetic. These pocket-sized canvases are perfect for exercising your creative muscles, trying out a new medium, or quickly making pieces that can be shared with others. ...

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