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After School Movie: Encanto

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly after school program! Come relax, watch a family friendly movie, and enjoy some refreshments. This month's movie is Encanto! This event is open to all ag...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly after school program! Come relax, watch a family friendly movie, and enjoy some refreshments.

This month's movie is Encanto! This event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG.

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Tomcat Bridgebuilders Meeting

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Holly

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice and can encourage your body's natural healing process. There are many health benefits, including the following: stress relief increa...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice and can encourage your body's natural healing process. There are many health benefits, including the following:

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art by Terri Mash

05/01/2024 @ 10:00pm to 05/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Photography by Jill French

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Exhibit on the Circulation Area Wall from May 2nd through May 30th. Art Reception: Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00pm This photo collection is an exploration of beauty and myste...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Exhibit on the Circulation Area Wall from May 2nd through May 30th.

Art Reception: Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00pm

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tradition and New Life: The Art of Olena Wilshanetsky

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On Exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd through May 30th. Art Reception: Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00pm Welcome spring with the ancient artistry of Ukrainian Easter ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On Exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd through May 30th.

Art Reception: Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00pm

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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 "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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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 "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptab...

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

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable.

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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.

Group Puzzle Challenge

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids' area (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have what it takes to go against others in a timed puzzle challenge? Have a group that you think would love to challenge others? Go up against other teams and see who has it in the...

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Kids' area (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Have what it takes to go against others in a timed puzzle challenge? Have a group that you think would love to challenge others? Go up against other teams and see who has it in them to complete the chosen puzzle the quickest!

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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.

Annual Perennial Exchange

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we share plants, seeds, & stories from around the garden (Supplies will be provided to take plants home.) *You are welcome to bring plants & seeds to sha...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us as we share plants, seeds, & stories from around the garden (Supplies will be provided to take plants home.)

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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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mini Felt Friends

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend! Use a pattern, or create your own design. Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend!

Use a pattern, or create your own design.

Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

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

Multi-Age Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
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...

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!

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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.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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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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.
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.

Homing Pigeons with Pete Thompson

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Is it a pigeon or a dove? Join us to find out! Our guest Pete Thompson has maintained a loft since childhood and will talk about the homing instinct of his birds. (They can fi...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Is it a pigeon or a dove? Join us to find out! Our guest Pete Thompson has maintained a loft since childhood and will talk about the homing instinct of his birds. (They can find their way home from hundreds of miles away, but how?)

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Accommodations

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

Nonviolent Communication Practice Session

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
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 pract...

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Understanding Contemporary Threats to the Amazon Rainforest

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This presentation will examine sources of destruction to the Amazon rainforest while also highlighting local, international, and Indigenous efforts to protect it.  Our gu...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

This presentation will examine sources of destruction to the Amazon rainforest while also highlighting local, international, and Indigenous efforts to protect it. 

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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.

Plant Exchange

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The growing season is upon us! Bring in some of the plants you started from seeds or some of your divided plants, then swap them for others to take home.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

The growing season is upon us! Bring in some of the plants you started from seeds or some of your divided plants, then swap them for others to take home.

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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 "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

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.

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

Anime Movie Night

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.

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

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, May 4, 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

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

May the Fourth Be with You: Star Wars celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This informal program will feature crafts, videos, books and activities from a...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This informal program will feature crafts, videos, books and activities from a galaxy far, far away. All ages welcome.

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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.

Books for Brunch

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "50+" group.

Beaded Bookmarks for Everyone

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Just in time for Mother's Day!  Join us to make a beaded bookmark for your mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special family member, or to keep for yourself.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Just in time for Mother's Day!  Join us to make a beaded bookmark for your mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special family member, or to keep for yourself.

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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

Tuesday, May 7, 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