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Summer Book Club: Trampoline by Robert Gipe (Part 3 of 3)

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

This three-part book club will discuss the debut novel by Robert Gipe that follows Dawn, a teenage girl in eastern Kentucky torn between caring for her home and caring for herself.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, July 30, 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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Ladies Night

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, August 6, 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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa and Friends Diamond Dot Mandala

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

     Come join Librarian Lisa and friends as they sit down and work on one of the most vibrant, challenging Diamond Dot project so far.  The mandala is an array of colors and will brighten any space.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

     Come join Librarian Lisa and friends as they sit down and work on one of the most vibrant, challenging Diamond Dot project so far.  The mandala is an array of colors and will brighten any 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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, August 12, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 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! 

 

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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Lisa and Friends Block Building Flowers

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Who says that only the kids get to play with building blocks?  Come and join Lisa and friends as they dig the inner child out and make flowers out of building blocks to take home.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Who says that only the kids get to play with building blocks?  Come and join Lisa and friends as they dig the inner child out and make flowers out of building blocks 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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

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

After-Hours Library Jam Session

Tuesday, August 18, 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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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" 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

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, 18-22, 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, 18-22, 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

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" 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

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, 18-22, 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, 18-22, 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

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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

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, 18-22, 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, 18-22, 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

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "18-22" 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

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, 18-22, 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, 18-22, 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

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

This event is in the "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Ladies Night

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
18-22, Adults, 50+

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 18-22, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, August 27, 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! 

 

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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Miss Austen Invites: Autumn Roses

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults

Pick some autumn roses from your own imagination. We will have an autumn palette and teach some basic techniques for a loose, impressionistic painting but yours will not be a duplication of mine or your neighbor's.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick some autumn roses from your own imagination. We will have an autumn palette and teach some basic techniques for a loose, impressionistic painting but yours will not be a duplication of mine or your neighbor's.

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, September 3, 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! 

 

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

The Thursday Channel: Get Your GED and More!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Join us this evening to learn more about the FREE adult education programs offered through Ohio University's Career Ready Campus!
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:
Join us this evening to learn more about the FREE adult education programs offered through Ohio University's Career Ready Campus!

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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 "18-22" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
18-22, 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: 18-22, 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