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Thursday Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: James: A Novel by Percival Everett (Part 1 of 3)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ornament Bingo

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Come join the staff at Coolville Public Library as we play bingo. This year, our Bingo prizes consist of hand-picked holiday ornaments, lovingly selected by our staff. Light refreshments will be served. Be ready to yell BINGO!

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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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Friday Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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.

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

Anime Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian.

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Athens Birth Circle: Holiday Toy Swap

9:00am - 1:30pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)

Grief Support Group for those who have lost pets

9:30am - 10:30am
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

This is a support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.

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 Storytime

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Ornament Bingo For Adults

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be fun ornaments to help get you in the winter spirit. We'll have some festive snacks and hot chocolate.

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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.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small 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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If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

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

Factory Street Studio Holiday Movement Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Factory Street Studio is excited to teach a free movement class! This class will start by exploring jazz and modern dance skills, and end with learning a dance that students can perform for their families at home. 

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ornament Craft for All Ages

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate Winter! As part of Albany's Christmas in the Village, we will have ornament decorating for people of all ages at the library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Emely Phelps: A Presentation and Live Performance

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

Learn about (and enjoy!) American piano music from Emely Phelps, Artist-Teacher of Piano at Ohio University's School of Music.

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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 "Kids" group.

Body Mind Movement with Zest!

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids
Nelsonville Public Library
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Off-site (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A 3-week program of imaginative, playful, and creative movement that aims to increase body awareness; educate how to utilize movement for stress regulation and to encourage creativity and connection with one another and nature.

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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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime with Rachel

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, playful activities, and stories!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 11 to 12 p.m.

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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:

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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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.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

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

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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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families, All Ages
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

This event's film will be the newer Disney classic, Frozen (PG).

Snacks and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

*This event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG.

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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Ornament Bingo for Adults

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Let's play Bingo! The prizes this time will be fun ornaments to help get you in the winter spirit. We'll have some festive snacks and hot chocolate.

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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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

 

 

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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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Discovery Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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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