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Story Explorers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to set off on an adventure—through books! In Story Explorers, grade school kids will travel to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and dive into exciting tales.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

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Birds of Prey with the Ohio School of Falconry

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Families
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Meet modern-day dinosaurs at the library! Live raptors will visit in person—including owls, hawks, falcons, and buzzards—for an exciting, educational program the whole family will enjoy.

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Birds of Prey with the Ohio School of Falconry

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Meet modern-day dinosaurs at the library! Live raptors will visit in person—including owls, hawks, falcons, and buzzards—for an exciting, educational program the whole family will enjoy.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
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Discovery Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Coolville Public Library
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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English-Spanish Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

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Burrowing Birds

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

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Stomp & Sing with Megan Bee

2:30pm–3:30pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Stomp like a dinosaur and sing like a bird as we unearth musical fun by singing, dancing, and trying out a variety of stringed instruments and shakers. Get ready to roar through some new and favorite songs in this engaging musical adventure.

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Birds of Prey with the Ohio School of Falconry

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Meet modern-day dinosaurs at the library! Live raptors will visit in person—including owls, hawks, falcons, and buzzards—for an exciting, educational program the whole family will enjoy.

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The Professor Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Families
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performance, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Professor Brian presents: Tricks You’ll Dig, a juggling extravaganza with high-flying entertainment of the past and future. Big tricks and big laughs abound in this engaging show for all ages.

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Flags and Fasteners

12:00pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
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, Celebration, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Decorate flags or make buttons to show which countries you're cheering for! Wear your teams' swag each time you attend the library's World Cup- themed programming. Go team USA! 

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Burrowing Birds

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Trace the journey from dinosaurs to birds we see today with the Hocking College Nature Center.

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Pokémon Trading and Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards and get ready to trade! Meet other trainers, show off your collection, and make fair trades in a fun, friendly environment. All skill levels welcome—no battling required.

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Worm Watch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Rural Action will help you test your worm grunting skills using worm sticks to lure the subterrestrial creatures out of the ground.

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Fleshing Out the Past: Dinosaur Exploration with WitmerLab

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Journey to the past with Dr. Lawrence Witmer of Ohio University's WitmerLab to view dinosaur skulls and learn about these incredible prehistoric creatures.

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Discovery Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Coolville Public Library
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

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

English-Spanish Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Experience the joys of English, Spanish, and Spanglish through stories, songs, and activities.

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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

Cave Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, History & Genealogy, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Discover one of the earliest forms of visual storytelling through the world of cave art, then tell your own story by trying out similar techniques used by ancient humans.

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LEGO Eruption

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Let your creativity explode in this brick-building journey into the prehistoric past.

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Bingo & Buttons for Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Play Bingo! You could win an opportunity to make your very own statement button with the library button maker.

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Paint, Plant, Grow

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Use paint, rhinestones, and a variety of craft supplies to customize your pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Librarians Jenny and Taryn will help you create your own stylish mini-garden.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Explorers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to set off on an adventure—through books! In Story Explorers, grade school kids will travel to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and dive into exciting tales.

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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

BioBlast Dino Dig!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Families
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Science & Nature, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Ohio U. scientists from the Biological Student Graduate Society will bring both interactive dig sites and real fossils to demonstrate how paleontologists find, excavate, and study extinct life.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Join Librarian Andrea for a roaring good time! Make a habitat for a tiny dinosaur and decorate it with all kinds of fun supplies from our craft buffet.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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