Upcoming Events

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

Hidden in the depths of the Amazon jungle, the infamous Doomed Diamond is guarded by a secret temple shrouded in vines.

Writer-photographer Jonathan Maffay presents an evening celebrating the history-rich land of Ethiopia.

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5 years

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

Representatives from the Athens Conservancy will educate attendees on common invasive plant species in our area and their impact on native flora.

Play Bingo! You could win an opportunity to make your very own statement button with the library button maker.

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

A grand novel about growing up, it is one of the greatest tales in English literature, full of plot twists and surprises.

The Bookmobile visits the FVRC in Stewart! Find books and other library treasures, bring back your borrowed library items, use our WiFi, and more. 

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. 

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

Flex your creativity and test your luck with this popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players of any experience level are welcome. *Ages 12 and up. 

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

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!

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

In this geode-breaking program, teens will explore geology through hands-on experience by cracking open real geodes to reveal crystal formations hidden inside.

We all have our roots, whether it's the family we're born or adopted into, or our chosen family. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of watercolor while creating a decorative family tree.

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!