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Discovery Hour

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

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Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Kids' zone (The Plains)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities!

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Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Main floor (Athens)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

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Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

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Noon Year Celebration

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Teens
Glouster Public Library
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, Storytime
Event Details:

The celebration will begin with a storytime followed by crafts, resolutions, balloons and bubbles. Pizza and Bubbly water will be consumed!

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Collage a 2026 Vision Board

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Creativity
Event Details:

Is 2026 the year you quit vaping, get your driver's license, and take Billie Eilish to prom? Manifest it with a collage vision board!

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Storytime with Rachel: New Year's Eve Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Create a festive hat, make a wish, and countdown to the New Year with us! 

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Holiday Closing at 5 pm

5:00pm–8:00pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)

Holiday Closing at 5 pm

5:00pm–8:00pm
Athens Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Athens Public Library, Chauncey Public Library, Coolville Public Library, Glouster Public Library, Nelsonville Public Library, The Plains Public Library, Wells (Albany) Public Library, Online, Off Site
Description:
All libraries will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 for New Year's Day

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, College Students
The Plains Public Library
Cancelled
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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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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Family Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Families
Chauncey Public Library
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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Current Events : Paintings by Shawn Beasley

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Exhibit
Event Details:

On display on the Circulation Area Wall from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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Found in a Book : An Exhibit from Alden Library

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

On display on the Circulation Area Wall from January 3rd thru January 30th.

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Pet Loss Support Group

9:30am–10:30am
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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Books for Brunch

11:00am–12:30pm
Glouster Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Glouster Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Glouster)

Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Main floor (The Plains)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please let our staff know

Digital Literacy Walk in Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop to learn more about using your device and resources like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, or other online services. Walk in hours are a great chance to grow your digital confidence with guided one-on-one learning. Limited to 15 minutes.

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DIY Vision Boards for 2026

11:00am–5:00pm
Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Main floor (Nelsonville)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visualize your 2026! We'll provide inspiration to fuel the fire of your current dreams and goals. Collage your own vision board, and take it home as a reminder of encouragement and accountability. 

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