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Pokémon Trading and Crafts

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

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

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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

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.

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Accommodations

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A collage of iconic nerds from pop culture, including the kids from Stranger Things, the geeks from Freaks & Geeks, Velma from Scooby Doo, Willow from Buffy, Weird Al from "White 'n' Nerdy," Urkel, and Star Wars Kid

Nerds' Night Out

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

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

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

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Accommodations

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Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students

Drop by the library and make a craft while you search for books, movies and music. You can bring projects you are working on. We'll also provide a buffet of craft supplies; you provide the creativity.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Drop by the library and make a craft while you search for books, movies and music. You can bring projects you are working on. We'll also provide a buffet of craft supplies; you provide the creativity.

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Accommodations

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

A cloaked wizard with a gray beard holds an orb of fire in front of a glowing blue doorway

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

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. 

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Accommodations

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Time Capsules

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens

 In this fun and meaningful activity, teens will create their own time capsule to capture what life is like right now.

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

 In this fun and meaningful activity, teens will create their own time capsule to capture what life is like right now.

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Accommodations

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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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

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.

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Accommodations

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

End of Summer Party at the Library!

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main floor (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages

Join us to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the school year! 

We'll have beverages, snacks, music, games and back by popular demand - dinosaur cupcake cake!

 We hope to see you there!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the school year! 

We'll have beverages, snacks, music, games and back by popular demand - dinosaur cupcake cake!

 We hope to see you there!

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Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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

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

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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

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Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

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

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

Photo of Wayne Wood

WAYNE WOOD BOOK SALE

All Day 8/19 - 8/22
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Like every other year during the Parade of the Hills Festival, we will be hosting a Book Sale at the Nelsonville Public Library.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Like every other year during the Parade of the Hills Festival, we will be hosting a Book Sale at the Nelsonville Public Library.

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Accommodations

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Photo of Teen Librarian, Mel, and her caricature drawing from Parade of the Hills 2025

Shelf-Portraits: Caricatures at the Library

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Have you ever wondered what you might look like through the eyes of an artist?

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

Have you ever wondered what you might look like through the eyes of an artist?

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Accommodations

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Lisa and Friends Floral Scratch Art

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+

Join Lisa and Friends as they sit back, relax and visit while working on a floral scratch art piece of work.  What better way to spend a hot day but in a cool, calm, relaxing library.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join Lisa and Friends as they sit back, relax and visit while working on a floral scratch art piece of work.  What better way to spend a hot day but in a cool, calm, relaxing library.

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Accommodations

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Captain Chucke & the Cadillac South performing live at the Union

Captain Chucke & the Cadillac South Performance

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoor stage (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Captain Chucke is Nelsonville's travelin' folk punk troubadour. The Cadillac South came to be in early 2024, playing their Appalachian brand of folk and grass styled punk all over Southern Ohio.

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: Arts & Creativity, Performance
Event Details:

Captain Chucke is Nelsonville's travelin' folk punk troubadour. The Cadillac South came to be in early 2024, playing their Appalachian brand of folk and grass styled punk all over Southern Ohio.

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Accommodations

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A picture of handmade reusable fabric bags

Monthly Meetup to Sew Cloth Totes - by the Circulation Desk!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

 

**This month the Board of Elections is in the Large Meeting Room, so we are meeting near the Circulation Desk!

 

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Accommodations

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