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Q Café

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College Students, Adults
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults
Event Details:

Join us twice a month on second and fourth Mondays for a calm, low-key social space for LGBTQ+ folks to get together and talk, share hobbies, and spend some time together.

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

Pins & Needles Craft Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
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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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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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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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.

Puzzle Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

What's better on a Spring afternoon than grabbing a snack and working on a puzzle with friends?  Join us as we have laid out several puzzles in different sizes around the library that are just waiting to be put together.

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

TABLETOP RPG AFTERNOON

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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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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 "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.

2nd Annual School's-Almost-Out Cookout

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Outdoor stage (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration, Food, Games / Gaming, Library Outreach
Event Details:

...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK!

Bring your friends and family to the library's outdoor stage area for this celebratory, annual community event.

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

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
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). The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup space. Recommended for ages 12-18.

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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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.

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.
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.

Buzz about Bees

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Educator Ed Brown is back to talk about our declining bee population and what we can do to help them. Come and listen to his helpful advice on how to support our natural pollinator numbers thrive in our area. 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 4:45pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (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). The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup space. Recommended for ages 12-18.

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.

Cozy Mystery Book Club with Dawn

11:00am - 12:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

The perfect book club for lovers of mystery and mayhem.

 

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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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
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.

Hospice & Bereavement

6:00pm - 7:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn what hospice is, how it may work for you and your loved one at their end of life, and hear about the support hospice offers during bereavement.

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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

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (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). The club meets in the Large Meeting Room, with the Teen Area as a backup space. Recommended for ages 12-18.

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

FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Film Screening & Panel)

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Watch the 2025 documentary FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY at the Athena Cinema, followed by a panel with Athens County librarians. 

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

Art in the Library Opening Reception: Diamond Dots

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

Dawn West has completed over 100 "Diamond Dot" paintings. You may recognize her work from seeing the axolotl at the front entrance of the library! Join us to celebrate Dawn's June art exhibit. Light refreshments will be served. 

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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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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.

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

TABLETOP RPG Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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:

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

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

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
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.

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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "College Students" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
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.

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

Tabletop RPG Club

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, College Students
Athens Public Library
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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