Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

Primary tabs

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

Teen Open Mic Nite!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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 we...

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Storytime for Adults: The Third Ingredient by O. Henry

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This story was originally published in the December 1908 issue of Everybody's Magazine, and later included in the short story collection, Options, pub...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

This story was originally published in the December 1908 issue of Everybody's Magazine, and later included in the short story collection, Options, published by Harper & Brothers in 1909.  Co

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group.

Manga Club

Friday, November 22, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sprouting Melodies Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
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 pla...

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. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, November 23, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Piano Concert with Wenhao Zheng

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An alumni of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, featured artist Wenhao Zheng is a second-year graduate student at the Ohio University School of Music and the Vice President of the Ohio U...

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

An alumni of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, featured artist Wenhao Zheng is a second-year graduate student at the Ohio University School of Music and the Vice President of the Ohio U.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

DIY "Crystal" Night Light

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

     Want to create a night light that looks like it took hours or even days to create?  Join us as we show you how to use extra glue sticks to create a be...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

     Want to create a night light that looks like it took hours or even days to create?  Join us as we show you how to use extra glue sticks to create a beautiful work of "crystal" art.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group.

Body Mind Movement with Zest!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Off-site (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
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 creativ...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Off-site (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness, Science & Nature
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Kids" group.

After School Spanish for Kids: Explore the Spanish Language through Creative Play

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Games / Gaming, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stori...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Games / Gaming, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creating Flour from Acorns

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults
Event Details:

  In this hand-on workshop we will discuss how to turn the fruit of the oak tree (the acorn) into an edible food. We will be processing acorns with a few different methods ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, November 26, 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

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

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
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, quilt...

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Water Quality of the Hocking River

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Geography of the Hocking River Watershed Clear Water Act How does Ohio EPA assess our streams What is the condition of the Hocking River and tributaries Trends of water...

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

Geography of the Hocking River Watershed

Clear Water Act

How does Ohio EPA assess our streams

What is the condition of the Hocking River and tributaries

Trends of water quality of river

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
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 ...

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 ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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

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

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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, readin...

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group.

Board Game Jamboree

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We have lots of board games on hand, including Uno, Monopoly, Hanabi, Guillotine, Poetry for Neanderthals, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Dixit, Yahtzee, Adventure Time Munchk...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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, Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, Takenoko, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Nature Club with Rural Action: Recycled Art Project

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Learn about the impacts of litter on our environment and make a collaborative recycled art piece using litter we collect around the library!

Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Purpose of Meeting

Learn about the impacts of litter on our environment and make a collaborative recycled art piece using litter we collect around the library!

Thanksgiving

All Day
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
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

Thanksgiving

All Day
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
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

Thanksgiving

All Day
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
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