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Spring Planting Party

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Let's plant our library garden beds for summer! This year, help with tomatoes, basil, squash, and cucumber in our vegetable bed and sunflowers and strawflowers in our flower and po...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Food, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Let's plant our library garden beds for summer! This year, help with tomatoes, basil, squash, and cucumber in our vegetable bed and sunflowers and strawflowers in our flower and pollinator beds. 

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Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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 t...

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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Accommodations

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

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Discovery Hour

Wednesday, May 8, 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. 

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Meowshrooms with Emily Beveridge

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Is it a cat or a mushroom? It's both! Crafting expert Emily Beveridge is back at the Glouster, Nelsonville, and Coolville libraries to make these adorable air-dry clay creatures wi...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Is it a cat or a mushroom? It's both! Crafting expert Emily Beveridge is back at the Glouster, Nelsonville, and Coolville libraries to make these adorable air-dry clay creatures with us. 

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Merry Marigolds Family Craft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then plantin...

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

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then planting marigold seeds!

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Mini Felt Friends

Thursday, May 9, 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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Accommodations

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

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Multi-Age Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 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

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Gardening for Kids with Ms. Sara

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us to learn about gardening with hands-on activities for kids! More about our presenter: Sara Lennert has a background in wildlife conservation and operates a small-sc...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us to learn about gardening with hands-on activities for kids!

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Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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 t...

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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Accommodations

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

An open altoid tin with built on bookshelves, 1:12 scale books, and pottery

Make a Mini Library

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Make your own 1:12 scale library using metal mint tins and an assortment of fabrics, papers, and other crafting materials.

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Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make your own 1:12 scale library using metal mint tins and an assortment of fabrics, papers, and other crafting materials.

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Accommodations

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Discovery Hour

Wednesday, May 15, 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. 

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Accommodations

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

Profile view of the bottom half of a smiling person's face and their chest. They are wearing a denim jacket with several buttons, one of which has an ear of corn and says "I love myself elote." The person has light brown skin, long auburn hair, dangly turquoise earrings, and dark red lipstick.

Make a Button

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Do you have a burning desire to express your love for Snorlax, or your hot take on pineapple pizza? Show the world what you love and what you believe with a button you design and m...

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

Do you have a burning desire to express your love for Snorlax, or your hot take on pineapple pizza? Show the world what you love and what you believe with a button you design and make yourself!

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Spring Fling

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us at our yearly open house! Kurt Dreier, one of Ohio's best caricature artists, will be here creating memorable portraits. Light refreshments will be s...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us at our yearly open house!

Kurt Dreier, one of Ohio's best caricature artists, will be here creating memorable portraits.

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Accommodations

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

Spring Bike Repair workshop

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join Athens County All Bike at the Glouster library to get your bike ready for summer rides. Come prepared to get dirty working on your own bike and learning how to keep it in good...

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Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Celebration, Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Athens County All Bike at the Glouster library to get your bike ready for summer rides.

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Accommodations

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

Miniature felt stuffed animals.

Mini Felt Friends

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

"storytime" in colorful text

Multi-Age Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 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

School's out "Forever" Party

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the last day of school in the library's green space! Join us for food provided by Trimble Tomcat Bridgebuilders, volleyball for all ages, live music with DJ Barticus...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the last day of school in the library's green space! Join us for food provided by Trimble Tomcat Bridgebuilders, volleyball for all ages, live music with DJ Barticus, and lots more. Bring the whole family!

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Accommodations

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

Schools (almost) Out For Summer

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outdoor stage (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK! Bring your friends and family to the library's outdoor stage area for a DJ with dancing, games, coo...

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outdoor stage (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Performance
Event Details:

...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK!

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Accommodations

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Flower Prints

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Print the first flowers of summer using cyanotypes and eco prints to create a few beautiful designs. Participants will choose things to print from our green space, and we will...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Print the first flowers of summer using cyanotypes and eco prints to create a few beautiful designs. Participants will choose things to print from our green space, and we will print both fabric and paper using simple techniques. 

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Accommodations

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

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Storytime with Rachel

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families
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 t...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Neon green and pink text is imposed over a galaxy background. An image of a UFO abducting pizza sits at the center.

Pizzapocalypse!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Pizza jewelry, pizza crafts, pizza playlist, pizza PARTY!

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Pizza jewelry, pizza crafts, pizza playlist, pizza PARTY!

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Accommodations

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

Wells Jam Session

Library Jam Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm. You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from e...

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.

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

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Discovery Hour

Wednesday, May 22, 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

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Make Sushi

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

What is a cat's favorite sushi roll? Tempurrrrra! We're soy excited to maki you smile with delicious veggie sushi. Nori a frown will be seen at the library, as we'll be on a roll w...

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

What is a cat's favorite sushi roll? Tempurrrrra! We're soy excited to maki you smile with delicious veggie sushi. Nori a frown will be seen at the library, as we'll be on a roll with vinegarated rice, seaweed, cucumbers, and more.

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Accommodations

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