Upcoming Events

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. ...

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. ...

Stomp on down for this awesome party full of all things dinosaurs. Our prehistoric fun will include games, crafts, and snacks. ...

Librarian Todd will read Bradbury's science fiction short story masterpiece, first published in Collier's Magazine in 1952. ...

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!   ...

It's summertime! Join us for outside walks, playful activities, and stories! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. ...

Learn about some of the amazing adventures SE Ohio has to offer, complete with prizes that can assist you on your own escapades some day. ...

Get up close and personal with big trucks and the people who drive them. See cool community vehicles at the library, and learn more about how they are used.  ...

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

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

Join local martial arts instructors to gain an understanding of practical self-defense techniques, tailored to young learners. ...

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres. ...

Global jetsetting can be pricey, but you can explore the world for free at the library. No boats, planes, or trains necessary; just bring your taste buds and your imagination. Our culinary cosmopolitan adventure begins as you try snacks, juices, and ...

Interested in reducing the ecological desert of grass lawns while also creating habitat for wildlife and native plants? Join Teresa Caldwell of the Athens Soil & Water Conservation District to learn about solarization and responsible herbicides a...

Led by two guides, participants will meet at Dow Lake, 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 Earth Adventures has been lea...

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 ...

Your grandfather was a famous explorer, and now it’s YOUR turn to set off on an epic journey in Egypt to find a secret tomb and the lost mummy inside it. Team up to discover clues, solve puzzles, and unravel the mystery of the lost mummy. * Recommend...