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The Thursday Channel: Battle of Athens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

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Coffee & Craft: Paper Star Lanterns

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Join us each month for a low-pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for a low-pressure craft, designed to exercise your creativity. A different pairing of local coffee & tea will accompany each craft.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

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!

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

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!

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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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After-Hours Cake Decorating

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

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

James McGee-Moore will teach us basic cake decorating techniques. Join us for creative fun and cake! All materials will be provided.

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Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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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Bike Clinic

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

This is an annual event open to all! Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works at the Glouster Public Library.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is an annual event open to all! Join bicycle enthusiasts from the Athens Bicycle Club, The Athens Health Department, and Franklinton Cycle Works at the Glouster Public Library.

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Mid-Week Mischief: The Great Chauncey Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages

Put your creativity, speed, and teamwork to the test in the Great Chauncey Scavenger Hunt.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Put your creativity, speed, and teamwork to the test in the Great Chauncey Scavenger Hunt.

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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Out of This World Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Do you love fantasy? Can't get enough science fiction? If your answer is yes, then this book club is for you! We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the book and have snacks.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Do you love fantasy? Can't get enough science fiction? If your answer is yes, then this book club is for you! We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the book and have snacks.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

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English as a Second Language

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Lisa and Friends Book Vases

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

     Come join Lisa and friends as they learn how to take an old hardback book and turn it into a flower vase for a floral arrangement.  You can bring your own hardback book or pick one of our old ones.    

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

     Come join Lisa and friends as they learn how to take an old hardback book and turn it into a flower vase for a floral arrangement.  You can bring your own hardback book or pick one of our old ones.    

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Chaotic Paint Night 2.0

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

This isn't your average paint program! After 15 minutes of painting, participants will switch their canvas with the person next to them, but every time you switch the time you have to paint gets shorter and shorter.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn't your average paint program! After 15 minutes of painting, participants will switch their canvas with the person next to them, but every time you switch the time you have to paint gets shorter and shorter.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: 1776 and the Birth of Democracy

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

3rd Annual School's Out Cookout

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

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

It's time for the 3rd Annual School's Out Cookout! You know the drill- Tri County Culinary Arts students will be our grill masters, DJ B Funk will provide us the tunes and build the good vibes, the Bookmobile will be there with books, bub

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Plains Library 35 Anniversary Open House

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Join us to celebrate 35 Years serving our community with Big Swing as our musical Guests!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate 35 Years serving our community with Big Swing as our musical Guests!

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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Reader's Choice Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Every month, we choose an author and everyone picks one of the author's books to read. No need for everyone to read the same book -- the point is that we all read something a little different!

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Every month, we choose an author and everyone picks one of the author's books to read. No need for everyone to read the same book -- the point is that we all read something a little different!

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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, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

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!

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

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!

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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
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After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+, Families

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.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Diplomacy to Storytelling: Historical Fiction from Howard Federspiel

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Intelligence analyst Howard Federspiel, writing as Emery Buxton, has given voice to the lesser-heard voices of World War I and the Korean War.

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

Intelligence analyst Howard Federspiel, writing as Emery Buxton, has given voice to the lesser-heard voices of World War I and the Korean War.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

English as a Second Language

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Are you an adult in the community who is learning the English language?
  • Would you like more practice in English grammar, pronunciation, reading, and vocabulary?
  • Seeking a friendly setting where you can discuss questions about

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

Lisa & Friends: Adult Bingo

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families

Bored?  Enjoy some downtime with Lady Luck and friends. Munchies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Bored?  Enjoy some downtime with Lady Luck and friends. Munchies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Colonial Reenacting and Real History

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Professional historian, museum director and historical reenactor, Cyrus Moore will give a presentation on the connection between the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, and the Ohio Valley campaign in the Western Theater of the War

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Professional historian, museum director and historical reenactor, Cyrus Moore will give a presentation on the connection between the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, and the Ohio Valley campaign in the Western Theater of the War

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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 "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

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!

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

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