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Week of Jazz: Sound-Track or Jazz-Track? Game

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Performance
Event Details:

Did you know that some video game soundtracks and jazz music can sound similar? Think you can tell the difference?? Come out and put your ears to the test with our Sound-Track or Jazz-Track? game-show program!

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Lisa & Friends: Cheeps & Peeps Diorama

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food
Event Details:

Create dioramas for our little Peep friends (Feel free to bring miniatures for your scenes, too.) 

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Chicken-raising, It's for the Birds

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Coolville Public Library
Cancelled
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 raising chickens, from chicks to mature adults. Come with questions; all ages welcome.

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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.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Grades 7 and up

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Week of Jazz: Ted Harris Performance

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Performance, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

To top off our Week of Jazz, come out and hear the Ted Harris Jazz Band! They'll play a variety of tunes showcasing the history of jazz and will share some of the why and how behind the music for the curious listener.

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Homeschool Hour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
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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Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Chauncey Public Library
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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NextGen Makers: Peep Taste Test

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Participants will sample a variety of Peeps flavors and colors, then rate each one based on taste, texture, and overall enjoyment. From classic marshmallow to unique flavors.  

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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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Athens Ohio Roller Derby Takes Over The Library!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Get ready for a roller derby takeover! 

Skaters from Athens Ohio Roller Derby will roll into the Wells Library in Albany!

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Mid-Week Mischief: Pastels Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Could you be the next Cassatt, Renoir, or Degas? Insofar as you are sure to relish the smooth, rich, satisfying feel of pastels, yes!

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After-School Discovery Hour: Deaf Awareness

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about Ohio Deaf History Month and American Sign Language.

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Lisa & Friends: Puzzle Party

2:00pm–4:30pm
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 winter afternoon than grabbing a snack and working on a puzzle with friends? Join us as we lay out several puzzles in different sizes around the library. Munchies are provided, but feel free to bring some to share.

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Homeschool Hour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
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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This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Book Discussion / Literary Reading, Food
Event Details:

 

This will be our last meeting until we reconvene in the fall!

We'll be trying manga watercolor technique and sampling Japanese teas.

As usual, we'll have our newest manga books to browse through.

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Nerds' Night Out

5:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Nerd out with video games, board games, card games, RPGs, , and more. Chill with old friends and meet some new people while enjoying nerd-worthy drinks and snacks. *For ages 12 and up.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Chauncey Public Library
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 "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 "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Visit: Andrew Joseph White

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults
Athens Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk, Q&A session, and book signing with bestselling author Andrew Joseph White.

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After-School Spanish Hour

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

¡Hola! Join student volunteers from Ohio University's Spanish Department in discovering the fun of learning about Spanish language and culture through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more.

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Meet Ruby the Therapy Dog

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Event Details:

If you love soft fur, floppy ears, and wet noses, this program is for you.

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Lisa & Friends: Felt Succulents

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

Have a brown thumb? Join the crafters and Librarian Lisa as we learn how to make plant friends using felt material.

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Teen Takeover

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, College Students
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Teen area (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Got games? Gather in the Teen Area on the first Thursday of every month for snacks and video games, board games, puzzles, cards, and whatever other fun we can think up! A great chance to try new things and hang out with your friends. 

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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.

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

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