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Library Program

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults

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History Expedition with the Southeast Ohio History Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Map your way to the past with this exploration of historic adventurers and the tools they used to find their way around. ...

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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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Discovery Lab

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: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library, Technology
Event Details:
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery invites you for some hands-on, interactive, engaging PLAY! Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect to some all-time favorite books.  ...

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Teen Movie Night: Raiders of the Lost Ark

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Come celebrate Summer at the Library by watching this classic adventure film (rated PG). Popcorn and drinks provided. ...

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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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Storytime for Adults: A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Librarian Todd will read Bradbury's science fiction short story masterpiece, first published in Collier's Magazine in 1952. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Taskmaster

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Based on the hit British comedy competition show, this version asks participants to complete a series of ridiculous and absurd tasks. The librarian Taskmaster will award points based on speed and skill, and the winner will take home a prize. ...

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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Storytime with the Copperheads

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players stop by for a special storytime. ...

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Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming

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Snack Around the World

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:
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 ...

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Art in the Library Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:
An opportunity to meet in person our month's exhibitors and talk with them about their exhibited items. ...

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Library Jam Session

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm. You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour. Our gathering will take ...

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Suicide Support Group

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

Walking in the Footsteps of a Fossil Hunter

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Set off on a fossil adventure! Excavate them, build models of them, name them after you. Driven by a biography of fossil hunter Wendy Sloboda and the Ohio Science Standards, participants will actively explore fossils and all they have to tell us.&nbs...

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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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Lost Mummy Escape Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
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...

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Adventure Juggler

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Public Libraries Board Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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Hope Iron Furnace Pollinator Hike

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Lake Hope State Park Naturalist Kaylin Callander will guide this leisurely half-mile walk along a grassy path adjacent to a pollinator plot. We’ll identify some of the flora and fauna utilizing this habitat and how you can create a wildlife-friendly ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Envy: A 1920s Murder Mystery Escape Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
A Gatsby-style evening of murder and mayhem at the library, complete with luxury and deadly feuds. Your best ‘20s costumes are encouraged (We’ll provide props and photo opps.) *For ages 14 and up.   ...

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Pokemon Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:
Join us for a celebration of all things Pokemon, including a themed scavenger hunt, crafts, and more. ...

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