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Annual Solstice Celebration

4:30pm–6:30pm
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: Arts & Creativity, Celebration, History & Genealogy, Science & Nature

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Accommodations

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

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

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Chauncey Public Library
Cancelled
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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Accommodations

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

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)

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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Accommodations

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

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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Accommodations

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

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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Accommodations

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

Dungeons and Dragons

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:

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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Accommodations

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

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
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 library branches will be closed on December 24 and 25 2025, for the Christmas holiday.

Bookmobile @ Troyers

9:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Outreach

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Accommodations

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

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)

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)

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Athens Poetry Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

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Accommodations

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

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)

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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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
Wells (Albany) Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Main floor (Wells)

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby and Toddler Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Children's area (Wells)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Families
Event Details:

Come play with us!

We'll explore books, play games, sing songs, and enjoy each other's company in this open-ended playtime. Older siblings are welcome to follow along.

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Accommodations

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

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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Accommodations

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