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Gift Wrapping Palooza

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your loved ones are naked!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
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 "College Students" group.

Teen Open Mic Nite!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Performance
Event Details:

   Hey Teens!!!  Want a place to show off your talents?  Come join us for Open Mic Nite!!!  Every third Thursday of the month teens and young adults are welcome to come showcase their talent.  We will have space for m

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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Purpose of Meeting

Stop by the main floor of Nelsonville Public Library for information about workshops offered through the Habitat for Humanity Home Repair and

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Display December 20th - January 31.

Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, December 20th at 5pm.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Annual Solstice Celebration

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We hope you'll join us for our third annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Cone enjoy a cup of warm wassail as we celebrate the return of the light.

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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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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: Teen area (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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Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Virtual & In-Person
Event Details:

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

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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 "Teens" group.

Manga Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

Learn about manga, Japanese culture, and talk about your favorite books!

Browse through the newest manga books, and see what other branches have.

Try out Japanese snacks and tea!

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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: 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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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 "Adults" group.

Athens Poetry Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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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New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Loretta H. Law, Ohio University Class of 1906

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

On Display in the Glass Display Cases from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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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.

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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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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Pet Loss Support Group

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 grief support group for those who have lost or are preparing for the loss of a pet.
The public is invited.

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: 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 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 "Adults" group.

Successful Gardening in a Changing Climate

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

Have you been finding it more and more challenging to get your garden to thrive as our climate shifts in SE Ohio?

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

2025 Vision Boards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Come and set up your own vision board for 2025. A vision board is a type of collage that represents your dreams, goals, wishes, and just generally things you like!

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