Upcoming Events

Join us for a weekly Storytime in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone!

We'll read books, rhyme rhymes, sing songs, and color coloring sheets!

Great for gift-giving or to enjoy yourself. Everything you need will be provided-- just bring your creativity.  All ages welcome. Free and open to the public.

This simple and delicious gift is sure to spread some holiday cheer. Create and personalize one or more hot chocolate jars to enjoy with friends and neighbors this winter.

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

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

Visit the library for a warm bowl of soup and a special visit from the Friendship Bench for holiday gift wrapping! Pop in and sit with others on the main floor to warm up from the December cold.

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

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.

Join local Artist Emily Beveridge to make your own air dry clay snowy owl!

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature.

Liven up your Christmas tree with a sparkly, colorful ornament using Diamond Dots.  Create your own masterpiece to either hang on your tree or to give as a gift.  All supplies will be provided.

Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun family activity.

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.

Ring in the holidays with a collection of traditional carols ranging from the 16th century to the present day.

Led by Teen Librarian Bryce, who will also be available to help players create characters and learn the basics of D&D 5th Edition. All materials will be provided.

You've strung up your lights, baked fruitcakes for your neighbors, and made it onto Santa's nice list. There's just one problem: all the presents you thoughtfully chose for your loved ones are naked!

A 3-week program of imaginative, playful, and creative movement that aims to increase body awareness; educate how to utilize movement for stress regulation and to encourage creativity and connection with one another and nature.

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!

Digital Literacy librarian, Meg, will have her rubber duck collection on display for the whole month of December and she will be leading us in making our very own rubber duck earrings!