Week Calendar

On display from December 1st through December 29th in the Glass Display Cases.

On display from December 3rd through December 30th on the Circulation Area Wall.

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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

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

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. 

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

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.

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. 

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

Although this is not a Spanish or English class, exposure to multiple languages at an early age will make it easier for your child to become bilingual.

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

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!

Feel a little elfy?  Crafty?  Join Santa's elves as they set up workshop in the Nelsonville large meeting room, working really hard on some homemade gifts.  You can pick and choose the crafts that you would like to do.

Join us to create homemade gifts! As you pick and choose from various crafts, make sure to come with your elf hats on and holiday cheer in your hearts. 

Celebrate the season at Albany's Christmas in the Village, and decorate holiday ornaments - one to put on the Albany community tree and one to take home. This program will take place at the Library. 

All materials will be provided.

Gear up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. In this 6-week course for teens/tweens led by a NAMI Athens Community Health Worker, we'll talk together about topics related to mental health.

Kids and teens are invited to step into the magic of the North Pole: a holiday wonderland filled with joy, creativity, and Christmas cheer! 

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

We have lots of board games on hand, including Uno, Monopoly, Hanabi, Guillotine, Poetry for Neanderthals, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Dixit, Yahtzee, Adventure Time Munchkins, Zombie Dice, Pandemic, Takenoko, Bananagrams, and more.

Weekly playful activities, songs, and stories. Stay afterwards for more fun with friends! 

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.

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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!

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.

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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. 

Learn the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, whose life has been for too long obscured by myth and political rumor.  Our guest speaker, Dr.