Upcoming Events

Local author Mary Reed's latest book is Hiking Waterfalls Ohio, which provides trailhead directions, trail descriptions, maps, and full-color photos of more than 50 waterfall hikes in the Buckeye State. Join Mary for a slide show and Q&A about...

Our guest performer has lived in New Orleans; the Piedmont region of North Carolina; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; and Athens, Ohio--all places that have influenced his songwriting, a fusion of blues, folk, rock, and country cooked down to an orig...

Join us to learn and revel in the communal pleasure of singing traditional songs accessible to all ages. Accompanied on the piano by local musician Bob Montalto, we'll even learn the stories behind these old songs.   No singing tale...

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! 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! ...

Come and spend an hour or two with us at Coolville Public Library as we color away the blues.  Everything will be provided for this class and some light snacks will be available.  ...

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable. Please call the NPL branch and ask for "Deborah" so I can issue a ...

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. ...

Using different materials and paints, create a one-of-a kind house for those little helpers keeping bugs out of your garden beds! ...

Hosted by Ray Strischek, leader of the Ohio Atlatl Association, this outdoor event invites participants to compete in a global competition for atlatl marksmanship. Ohio's team (which could include you!) will compete against other states, plus countri...

On exhibit in the Glass Display Cases from June 3rd thru June 28th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, June 11th, at 6:00pm. "From the '70s into the '80s, my psychology was abnormal. There are some small spans of time that I barely remember, l...

On exhibit on the Circulation Area Wall from June 3rd thru June 28th. Meet the Artist Reception: Tuesday, June 11th, at 6:00pm. I build paintings using oil paint and a palette knife on canvas.  They are composed of rectangles which I conti...

Members of the Athens Conservancy board will talk about their mission protecting wild lands and maintaining resilient ecosystems, share info about their preserves scattered across the county, and let us know how community members can get involved thr...

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

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library! 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! ...

Go up against other teams and see who has it in them to complete the chosen puzzle the quickest. Teams will be in groups of 4. Have a team in mind? Register all 4 and come together. Don't have a team? Register anyways; we’ll surely have a group for y...

Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help! In partnership with the worldwide movement known as Morsbags, the Athens library has s...

Led by two guides, participants will meet at Burr Oak State Park, where they will launch kayaks into coves and under giant oaks, learning about local history and flora/fauna as they paddle, reveling in all five senses. Touch the Earth Adventures h...

Create a miniature work of art that highlights your personal aesthetic. These pocket-sized canvases are perfect for exercising your creative muscles, trying out a new medium, or quickly making pieces that can be shared with others. ...

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable. Please call the NPL branch and ask for "Deborah" so I can issue a ...

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. ...

Making ink with wild-caught materials connects art, not just to the artist, but also to the area and the time in which it was created. Foraging for dyes can also give you a stronger connection to and awareness of your everyday surroundings. Get your ...

The Triumph of the Egg is another cycle of short stories by Sherwood Anderson that forms a natural progression from his original collection, Winesburg, Ohio.  Like his previous collection, this one too is set in the small town world of...

Join us on the first Friday of the month. We have a variety of games available - board games, card games, Wii games, street games. Snacks provided. For all ages. ...

Come and spend an hour or two with us at Coolville Public Library as we color away the blues.  Everything will be provided for this class and some light snacks will be available.  ...