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Multi-Age Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets! There's no pressure for children to be silent or still during this Storytime.  The goal is for them ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Nonviolent Communication Practice Session

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting
  Interested in developing skills in Nonviolent or Compassionate Communication (NVC)? This will be an informal group meeting  every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 to practice techniques in NVC. Willow Wightman has 6 years of experience with ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Join expert guide Stuart A. Welsh, a fisheries research scientist with the US Geological Survey’s Cooperative Research Unit Program and an adjunct professor of ichthyology at West Virginia University. He is also the author of the new book Hornyh...

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Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Nelsonville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Purpose of Meeting
Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Athens County Public Library. ...

Care Coordination Network Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Plains Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Purpose of Meeting
A Local pharmacist, Becca, will be discussing how to read drug facts labels for over-the-counter medications and all are invited to learn and ask questions. She is collaborating with Ohio State students who are working to improve health equity in rur...
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This event is in the "Families" group.

Sprouting Melodies

11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Plains Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Outside (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
*For ages 18 and up. Learn the basics of growing Shiitake mushrooms on hardwood logs. Everyone will also get to participate in the hands-on experience of inoculating logs with Shiitake wood plug spawn. Each participant will leave the workshop with...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:
We challenge you to put your skills to the test! Players will compete in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on our Nintendo Switch. All materials will be provided; however, if you have a preferred controller, you are welcome to bring it. *Open to middle schoo...

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Books for Brunch

11:00am - 12:30pm
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:
Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided. ...

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Sexual Health and Wellness Mobile Unit

9:00am - 12:30pm
Nelsonville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outside (Nelsonville)
Purpose of Meeting
The Heritage Community Clinic and Equitas Health are partnering to provide sexual health and wellness education and quality, no-cost health care in a confidential clinical environment. We provide on-site, same-day assessment, screening, and...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old School Number Crunching: A Curated Collection

9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History & Genealogy, Technology
Event Details:
On display in the Glass Display Cases from April 2nd through April 29th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:00pm. Lawrence King, Science Educator, Retro-Technology Enthusiast, and possible hoarder ("No, No, No, it's ALL Treasu...

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The Seasons in Athens: Photography by Olga Molchanova

9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:
On display on the Circulation Area Wall from April 2nd through April 29th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:00pm. Olga Molchanova is a freelance photographer living in Athens, Ohio for more than 20 years. She likes taki...

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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.

AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am - 1:00pm
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:
Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2023 tax returns with the exception of business reporting a loss. Call 740-737-6036 for appointment. What to bring for the appointment: Social Security Cards for all in household or Medicare Sta...

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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 with Rachel

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 stories, songs, and creative movement! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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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
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. If you need character sheets or playing pieces please call or stop in to The Plains Public Library....

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Solar Eclipse Past and Present

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:
Learn about the solar eclipse past and present with astronomy instructor George Eberts.  ...

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Morsbag Pod Meetup

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:
Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help! In partnership with the worldwide movement known as Morsbags, the Athens library has s...

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Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 ...

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Baby and Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
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. *Check each week to see if we will be playing with water or getting messy! ...

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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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