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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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This event is in the "Kids" group

Cave Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
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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Plants Leave Their Mark!

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:

This hands-on CFI program invites participants of all ages to investigate different leaf shapes, textures, and patterns found in plants.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Federal Valley Resource Center

11:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits the FVRC in Stewart! Find books and other library treasures, bring back your borrowed library items, use our WiFi, and more. 

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Dynamic Dino-Rama Design

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
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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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Unnatural Ohio

4:00pm–6:00pm
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: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Revel in Ohio's heritage of ghosts, cryptids, and UFO legends! Staff from the Rutherford B.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

After Hours Teen Trivia Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Games / Gaming, Summer at the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens-only trivia night! 

Bring your friends and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. 

This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. Party snacks and beverages provided! 

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Story Stones

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:

Pick a stone and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pet rock with librarians Deidra and Hallie.

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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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Bookmobile @ University Courtyard Apartments

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits University Courtyard Apartments! 

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Pokémon Trading and Crafts

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games / Gaming
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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This event is in the "College Students" group
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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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Scoop on Poop

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:

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile @ Shade Community Center

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach
Event Details:

The Bookmobile visits the Shade Community Center!

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Public Libraries Board Meeting (Cancelled)

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

*NOTE: The Board voted not to meet in July during their January 2026 meeting. The next Board meeting will be August 18.

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. 

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This event is in the "College Students" group
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Create Together: Treasure Rocks

4:00pm–6:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Summer at the Library
Event Details:

Treasure rocks give children the opportunity to crack open geodes without the need for power tools.

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

Scoop on Poop

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

Come on down for this fun presentation all about Ohio mammal scat hosted by the Deerassic Park Education Center. Learn interesting facts about animal poop, get to see replica examples, and play an identification game. 

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

After-Hours Library Jam Session

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, 50+, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Adults, 50+, 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.

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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

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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Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Main floor (Glouster)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Andy for stories, songs, playtime, and crafts!

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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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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga

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

Explore turtles from dinosaur times to today. Join PBS KIDS and the WOUB Learning Lab to discover cool facts, explore the high-tech Tortuga, and build solutions to help these living fossils survive today’s challenges. 

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Worm Watch

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
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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