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Switch and Snack

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

Hang out, play games on the library’s Nintendo Switch, and enjoy some colorful snacks with Librarian Deidra.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Hang out, play games on the library’s Nintendo Switch, and enjoy some colorful snacks with Librarian Deidra.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Workshop

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

In a supportive group setting, learn the basics from experienced painter Jean Vandervaart, or hone your skills if you’re already familiar with this medium. 

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

In a supportive group setting, learn the basics from experienced painter Jean Vandervaart, or hone your skills if you’re already familiar with this medium. 

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Accommodations

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

Family Tie-Dye

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
:

Head to the library for an after-hours afternoon to dye a bandana (provided) or one item from home with library staff.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Head to the library for an after-hours afternoon to dye a bandana (provided) or one item from home with library staff.

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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 "Families" group.

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. ...

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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.

Tabletop RPG Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
:

A teen-led social club that meets weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons). The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup space. Recommended for ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

A teen-led social club that meets weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons). The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup space. Recommended for ages 12-18.

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Accommodations

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

Walk-In Digital Literacy

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Walk-in assistance is intended for quick questions or brief guidance only. If your need exceeds 15 minutes, you will be encouraged to schedule a full one-hour appointment for more ...

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

Walk-in assistance is intended for quick questions or brief guidance only. If your need exceeds 15 minutes, you will be encouraged to schedule a full one-hour appointment for more comprehensive support.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bubbles and Rainbows Galore

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
:

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

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

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

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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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
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, Summer at the Library
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

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

Walk-In Digital Literacy

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Walk-in assistance is intended for quick questions or brief guidance only. If your need exceeds 15 minutes, you will be encouraged to schedule a full one-hour appointment for more ...

Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Purpose of Meeting

Walk-in assistance is intended for quick questions or brief guidance only. If your need exceeds 15 minutes, you will be encouraged to schedule a full one-hour appointment for more comprehensive support.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Breakfast for Lunch

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:45pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
:

Learn how to make your own pancakes in different flavors with Librarian Rachel, then gobble them up for lunch! *Registration required. Gluten, dairy, and nut-free options available.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food, Summer at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own pancakes in different flavors with Librarian Rachel, then gobble them up for lunch! *Registration required. Gluten, dairy, and nut-free options available.

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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, June 24, 2025 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 "Kids" group.

Environmental Art

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
:

Watershed restoration is painting a better way forward. Put your own paint to paper alongside representatives from Rural Action, creating art inspired by work being done to guard against acid mine drainage.

Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Watershed restoration is painting a better way forward. Put your own paint to paper alongside representatives from Rural Action, creating art inspired by work being done to guard against acid mine drainage.

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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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
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, Summer at the Library
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Stroke of Luck: Bingo for Art Lovers

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Play bingo with Librarian Dawn and win art supply prizes! We’ll also enjoy colorful refreshments and test our artist knowledge with some trivia questions.

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Play bingo with Librarian Dawn and win art supply prizes! We’ll also enjoy colorful refreshments and test our artist knowledge with some trivia questions.

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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.

Razzle-dazzle Slime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids
:

Use food coloring, glitter, and a variety of mix-ins with Librarian Taryn to create your own sensory toy. *This could get messy, so dress accordingly

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Use food coloring, glitter, and a variety of mix-ins with Librarian Taryn to create your own sensory toy. *This could get messy, so dress accordingly

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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, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
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: 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

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, June 25, 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

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 "Families" group.

Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
:

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids of all ages are welcome

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids of all ages are 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color and Song (w/ Steve Zarate)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Atrium (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Local musician Steve Zarate will perform a color-themed live concert with songs from artists such as Neil Diamond, R.E.M., Jimi Hendrix, and many more.

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Atrium (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Local musician Steve Zarate will perform a color-themed live concert with songs from artists such as Neil Diamond, R.E.M., Jimi Hendrix, and many 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 "Teens" group.

Blood on the Clocktower Murder Mystery Game

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

In this board game of deduction and deception, each player receives a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery, while other players lie about who they are and what they know.

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

In this board game of deduction and deception, each player receives a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery, while other players lie about who they are and what they know.

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Accommodations

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

The Wilds and the Winds of Patagonia

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

After recently returning from a six week journey through the so called “southern cone” of South America, Dr. Jonathan Maffay will be sharing his experiences through stories, photo ...

Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

After recently returning from a six week journey through the so called “southern cone” of South America, Dr. Jonathan Maffay will be sharing his experiences through stories, photo images, and music from that fascinating  region.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

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 "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.

Sing, Strum, and Shake

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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