Upcoming Events

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5 ...

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 ...

Have what it takes to go against others in a timed puzzle challenge? Have a group that you think would love to challenge others? Go up against other teams and see who has it in them to complete the chosen puzzle the quickest! ...

Join us as we share plants, seeds, & stories from around the garden (Supplies will be provided to take plants home.) *You are welcome to bring plants & seeds to share, but it is not necessary for participation. ...

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend! Use a pattern, or create your own design. Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm. ...

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets! There's no pressure for children to be silent or still during this Storytime.  The goal is for them ...

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. ...

Is it a pigeon or a dove? Join us to find out! Our guest Pete Thompson has maintained a loft since childhood and will talk about the homing instinct of his birds. (They can find their way home from hundreds of miles away, but how?) A release ...

This presentation will examine sources of destruction to the Amazon rainforest while also highlighting local, international, and Indigenous efforts to protect it.  Our guest speaker is Brad Jokisch, associate professor of Geography at Ohio ...

The growing season is upon us! Bring in some of the plants you started from seeds or some of your divided plants, then swap them for others to take home. ...

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. ...

Join us to watch a family-friendly anime movie! Suggestions for specific titles rated G or PG are welcome. Otherwise, we will vote for options chosen by the librarian. ...

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. ... ...

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space. ...

Come celebrate all things Star Wars at the library on May the Fourth, the official Star Wars holiday. This informal program will feature crafts, videos, books and activities from a galaxy far, far away. All ages welcome. ...

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided. ...

Just in time for Mother's Day!  Join us to make a beaded bookmark for your mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special family member, or to keep for yourself. ...

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! ...

Let's plant our library garden beds for summer! This year, help with tomatoes, basil, squash, and cucumber in our vegetable bed and sunflowers and strawflowers in our flower and pollinator beds.  Join us for a fun hour in the sun and dirt! ...

Join us for stories, songs, and creative movement! Stay and play with friends afterward. Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome. Every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. ...

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome. If you need character sheets or playing pieces please call or stop in to The Plains Public Library....

Mike Kornmiller will speak about this interesting and unusual process, including a demonstration.  Please call The Wells (Albany) Public Library at 740-737-6030 if you have questions. ...