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Manga Club

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

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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Accommodations

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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 confer...

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

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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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Accommodations

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

stack of books

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

New Year's Day

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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
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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

First Friday Game Night

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Two dozen anime characters pose in front of a yellow background.

Anime Movie Night

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families
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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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, ...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

stack of books

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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 ...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby and librarian playing with mirror reflection.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
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.  ...

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.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.  

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.
 

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Accommodations

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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, ...

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 enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

stack of books

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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 ...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Hibernation- Hocking College Visit

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby and librarian playing with mirror reflection.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
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.  ...

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.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Logo for Athens County Public Libraries.

Public Libraries Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville.

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Kids Craft Corner: Clay Animals

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Create your very own pocket sized pet at this month's Kids' Craft Corner. We will use air dry clay to flex our imaginative muscles and build any creature we can think of. *A ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Create your very own pocket sized pet at this month's Kids' Craft Corner.

We will use air dry clay to flex our imaginative muscles and build any creature we can think of.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

AFAN Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Featured author, Anton Chekhov, posing with his wife, Olga Knipper.

Storytime for Adults: Two Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A physician by profession and a keen observer of humanity, Chekhov lived and wrote fiction in the last era of Czarist Russia, but his stories speak to the eternal and universal the...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

A physician by profession and a keen observer of humanity, Chekhov lived and wrote fiction in the last era of Czarist Russia, but his stories speak to the eternal and universal themes of the human experience.  We will be reading and briefly d

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Accommodations

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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, ...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

stack of books

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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 ...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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