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Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 16, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Library Jam Session

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting room (Wells) at Wells (Albany) Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 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, 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.

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

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, December 17, 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. 

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

Annual Solstice Celebration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature

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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
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

Gift Wrapping Palooza

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your loved ones are naked!

Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your loved ones are naked!

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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
This event is in the "50+" group

Coolville Crafternoons: Wooden Christmas Craft

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Adults, 50+

Register with a librarian to be one of 15 people who will be supplied with a wooden Christmas craft to make and take home. Spots are limited, so hurry to add your name to the reservation list!

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

Register with a librarian to be one of 15 people who will be supplied with a wooden Christmas craft to make and take home. Spots are limited, so hurry to add your name to the reservation list!

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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

Cupcake Decorating with Flour & Thyme

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Food
Age Group:
Teens, College Students

*Registration is highly encouraged for this event and is limited to 15 attendees. 
*This program is designed for youth ages 12 and older. 

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

*Registration is highly encouraged for this event and is limited to 15 attendees. 
*This program is designed for youth ages 12 and older. 

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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. 

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. 

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

Annual Solstice Celebration

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting room (The Plains) at The Plains Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature
Age Group:
College Students, Adults, 50+
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature

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 "Families" group

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

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 "Teens" group

"How Do I Drive This Thing?" -- Navigating Your Teenage Brain

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Gear up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. In this 6-week course for teens/tweens led by a NAMI Athens Community Health Worker, we'll talk together about topics related to mental health.

Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Gear up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. In this 6-week course for teens/tweens led by a NAMI Athens Community Health Worker, we'll talk together about topics related to mental health.

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 23, 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!

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, December 30, 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!

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

Discovery Hour

Wednesday, December 31, 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. 

Cancelled
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. 

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

Noon Year Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting room (Glouster) at Glouster Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The celebration will begin with a storytime followed by crafts, resolutions, balloons and bubbles. Pizza and Bubbly water will be consumed!

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

The celebration will begin with a storytime followed by crafts, resolutions, balloons and bubbles. Pizza and Bubbly water will be consumed!

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 "Teens" group

Collage a 2026 Vision Board

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Inside (Chauncey) at Chauncey Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Teens

Is 2026 the year you quit vaping, get your driver's license, and take Billie Eilish to prom? Manifest it with a collage vision board!

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

Is 2026 the year you quit vaping, get your driver's license, and take Billie Eilish to prom? Manifest it with a collage vision board!

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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. 

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. 

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

Current Events : Paintings by Shawn Beasley

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Athens Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults

On display on the Circulation Area Wall from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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

On display on the Circulation Area Wall from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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 "Families" group

Sprouting Melodies

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

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 "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

DIY Vision Boards for 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Main floor (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages

Visualize your 2026! We'll provide inspiration to fuel the fire of your current dreams and goals. Collage your own vision board, and take it home as a reminder of encouragement and accountability. 

Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visualize your 2026! We'll provide inspiration to fuel the fire of your current dreams and goals. Collage your own vision board, and take it home as a reminder of encouragement and accountability. 

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 "50+" group

Creative Aging Art Series

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Age Group:
50+

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

Tuesday, January 6, 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

This event is in the "50+" group

Creative Aging Art Series

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large meeting room (Nelsonville) at Nelsonville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Age Group:
50+

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

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

Homeschool Hour

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting room (Coolville) at Coolville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Creativity
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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. 

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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