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All Athens County Photo Contest

12/03/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

All Athens County Photo Contest

Welcome to the All Athens County Photo Contest.  The entries displayed here represent the semi-finalists in this

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Pop Up Market with Upcycle Ohio

All Day 12/5–12/6
Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Outside (Glouster)
Purpose of Meeting

Free community pop-up market! Drop by for free seasonal items such as:

  • Clothes for all ages
  • Winter coats
  • Linens
  • Shoes
  • Holiday Decorations!

 

*Limit 10 items per person.

Chair Yoga with Bobby

11:00am–12:00pm
Coolville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)

English-Spanish Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

Although this is not a Spanish or English class, exposure to multiple languages at an early age will make it easier for your child to become bilingual.

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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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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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First Friday Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

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.

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Ladies Night-

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

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Family Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Chauncey Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Film / Video Screening
Event Details:

Friday night is the perfect time to be swept off your feet by the magic of cinema. Attendees will vote on G- or PG-rated titles chosen by the librarian, then enjoy light refreshments. 

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Pet Loss Support Group

9:00am–10:00am
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

The Pet-Loss Support Group meets the first and third Saturdays of each month to offer support to those who are grieving the loss or anticipated loss of an animal companion.

Sprouting Melodies

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

An early childhood music program for children 5 and under.  Bring your little ones and the whole family for fun and spend music time together!  This program will take place on the first and third Saturday of every month. 

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After-Hours Holiday Ornament Decorating

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate the season at Albany's Christmas in the Village, and decorate holiday ornaments - one to put on the Albany community tree and one to take home. This program will take place at the Library. 

All materials will be provided.

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Cultural Dialogue Session

3:00pm–4:30pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for an engaging cultural dialogue session exploring the people, traditions, and languages of The Gambia. This session aims to foster intercultural understanding, community learning, and meaningful dialogue among participants. 

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
The Plains Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)

Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
Nelsonville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)

"How Do I Drive This Thing?" -- Navigating Your Teenage Brain

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Gear up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. In this 6-week course for teens/tweens led by a NAMI Athens Community Health Worker, we'll talk together about topics related to mental health.

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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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Storytime with Carter

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly baby & toddler storytime!

We'll build skills and socialize while we read books, rhyme rhymes, move our bodies, and sing songs.

 

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Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
Wells (Albany) Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)

Rural Action Green Lunch: True Pigments Project

11:30am–1:30pm
The Plains Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Purpose of Meeting

Bring your lunch and join us for the noon hour as we discuss local sustainability efforts!

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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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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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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Cookie Decorating

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

Get ready to sprinkle some holiday magic at our Christmas Cookie Decorating event — a sweet and festive activity for kids and families of all ages!

 

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