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Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

After-Hours Ornament Bingo

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+

Adults, join us for a fun and festive game of bingo! Prizes will be holiday ornaments. 

This is an after-hours program. Light snacks will be provided.

 

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

Adults, join us for a fun and festive game of bingo! Prizes will be holiday ornaments. 

This is an after-hours program. Light snacks will be provided.

 

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Qigong

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Qi is life force energy that is within us, surrounds us, and is in all nature.

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

Qi is life force energy that is within us, surrounds us, and is in all nature.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sprouting Melodies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Sprouting Melodies is an early childhood music program for children age 5 and under. Bring your little ones for a fun and special family music time! This program takes the place of usual Storytime at The Plains Library.

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sprouting Melodies is an early childhood music program for children age 5 and under. Bring your little ones for a fun and special family music time! This program takes the place of usual Storytime at The Plains Library.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Baby and Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Families

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

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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

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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. 

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, 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

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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 "Families" group

Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime

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Accommodations

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Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
This event is in the "Adults" group

Amish Stories Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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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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 "Families" group

Flippin' Lids

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families

Glitter, gems, and glue, oh my! Join us as we "flip" up-cycled jar lids into little decorative dioramas. Let your creativity shine and take home a unique decoration for gifting, hanging, or treasuring in the trinket hoard.

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Glitter, gems, and glue, oh my! Join us as we "flip" up-cycled jar lids into little decorative dioramas. Let your creativity shine and take home a unique decoration for gifting, hanging, or treasuring in the trinket hoard.

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

Storytime with Rachel

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's area (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Families

Weekly playful activities, songs, and stories. Stay afterwards for more fun with friends! 

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Weekly playful activities, songs, and stories. Stay afterwards for more fun with friends! 

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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

DIY 3D Models Painting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

This program is part 2 for those patrons who participated in the November DIY 3D models program. Come by the library to paint those finishing touches on the model you designed.

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

This program is part 2 for those patrons who participated in the November DIY 3D models program. Come by the library to paint those finishing touches on the model you designed.

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Accommodations

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

Gift Wrapping With The Friendship Bench

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join our volunteers at the Friendship Bench for an evening of gift wrapping. Supplies and snacks will be provided. 

The Plains Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Purpose of Meeting

Join our volunteers at the Friendship Bench for an evening of gift wrapping. Supplies and snacks will be provided.


 

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

Kids' Craft Corner: Dream Worlds

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

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

Our ongoing program series Kids' Craft Corner aims to help kids of all ages express themselves through a variety of organized crafts. Some of our crafts do get a bit messy, but not to worry, we will supply aprons to protect clothing.

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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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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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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, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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
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

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Chauncey Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids' area (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Coolville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Kids' area (Coolville)
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

Coolville Crafternoons: Melted Crayon Ornament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families

Learn how to finally use up those old broken crayons hanging around your house, and have some fun with a multi-generational crowd! All supplies provided while they last. 

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

Learn how to finally use up those old broken crayons hanging around your house, and have some fun with a multi-generational crowd! All supplies provided while they last. 

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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, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

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.

 

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 "Families" group

Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

Great for holiday gift-giving or just to enjoy yourself! All ages welcome.

Everything you need will be provided-- just bring your creativity.  

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Great for holiday gift-giving or just to enjoy yourself! All ages welcome.

Everything you need will be provided-- just bring your 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

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

Retro craft: 1990s beading

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students

Join Millennial Librarian Sara for the final event of her 1990s retro craft series! This program will feature beading crafts such as beaded lizards, Perler beads, and more. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Millennial Librarian Sara for the final event of her 1990s retro craft series! This program will feature beading crafts such as beaded lizards, Perler beads, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Storytime for Adults Presents "A Neighbor's Landmark" by Sarah Orne Jewett

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

This story was first published in The Century Magazine in December of 1894. It is a tale about two trees and their importance to a family and a whole community, as well as the vicissitudes of small town life in coastal Maine.

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

This story was first published in The Century Magazine in December of 1894. It is a tale about two trees and their importance to a family and a whole community, as well as the vicissitudes of small town life in coastal Maine.

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Accommodations

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