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Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

Thursday, May 1, 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)

Recovery Reframed Family Portraits

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Family portraits for all families of people in recovery.Recovery Reframed is a stigma reduction campaign creating awareness around recovery from substance use disorder through port...

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

Family portraits for all families of people in recovery.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Night

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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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, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
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. F...

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

TABLETOP RPG AFTERNOON

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
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.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.

Grades 7 and up

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

Creative Crafting with Maker Space

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids' zone (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a creative afternoon of upcycling and crafting!

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Join us for a creative afternoon of upcycling and crafting!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starting in the 1840s, the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad company began cutting a path that would eventually link the two towns by locomotive. This presentation given by Cyr...

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

Starting in the 1840s, the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad company began cutting a path that would eventually link the two towns by locomotive. This presentation given by Cyrus Moore, a regional historian and Director of the Baltimore Area C

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Africa On the Move: Photography by Dawn Harman

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th.Reception: Monday, May 5th, at 6:00pm in the Circulation Area.Enjoy "pictorial style" images from the artist's expe...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th.

Reception: Monday, May 5th, at 6:00pm in the Circulation Area.

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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 Wandering Mind : Art by Wesley Marsh

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th."In our chaotic times, I find my imagination returning to the magical worlds of my childhood, populated with myster...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from May 2nd thru May 30th.

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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.

Homeschool Hour

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. Weekly themed activities m...

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

Come each Friday to hang out with fellow homeschool friends and to join in on librarian-led, interactive activities for grade-school kids and teens. 

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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.

Star Hopping: A beginners guide to the night sky

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Class / Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Star hopping is using one group of stars to find another group of stars like hopping from one rock to another in a stream. The constellations are arranged in the night’s sky b...

Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class / Workshop
Event Details:

Star hopping is using one group of stars to find another group of stars like hopping from one rock to another in a stream. 

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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Friday Game Night

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month for board games, card games, Wii games, and street games. Snacks provided. All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month for board games, card games, Wii games, and street games. Snacks provided. All ages 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Anime Movie Night

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Film / Video Screening
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian.

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian.

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Accommodations

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

Pet Loss Support Group

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To provide support for those who are grieving the loss or anticipated loss of a pet.

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

To provide support for those who are grieving the loss or anticipated loss of a pet.

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, May 3, 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
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 pla...

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, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, College Students
Event Details:

A teen-led social club that meets weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) and Magic the Gathering. The club meets in the Large Meeting Room...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Teen area (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

A teen-led social club that meets weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) and Magic the Gathering. The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Star Wars celebration

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's area (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

May the force be with you! Come celebrate all things Star Wars during this casual event in the children's area. There will be games, crafts and activities from a galaxy far, far aw...

Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

May the force be with you! Come celebrate all things Star Wars during this casual event in the children's area. There will be games, crafts and activities from a galaxy far, far away. All ages 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.

Lilyfield Bog: A Narrative in Poetry

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hear guest author Patricia Black read selections from her newest book, a delightfully fanciful story in verse for children and adults, illustrated by artist Hannah Sickles.*Book co...

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

Hear guest author Patricia Black read selections from her newest book, a delightfully fanciful story in verse for children and adults, illustrated by artist Hannah Sickles.

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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.

Books for Brunch

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main floor (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

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

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

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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, May 5, 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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Games / Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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.

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

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.

Athens Poetry Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small meeting room (Athens) at Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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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.

Chair Yoga with Jess

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, 50+
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This mindful practice leads towards the strengthening of the pelvic flo...

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.

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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 with Carter

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids' zone (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs. 

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

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

 

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Accommodations

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