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Adult Bingo

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Coolville Public Library
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: Teens, College Students, Adults, 50+, Families
Program Type: Games / Gaming
Event Details:

Bored?  Enjoy some downtime with Lady Luck and friends. Munchies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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"Do You Wanna to Build A Snowman?"

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Kids, Families
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a wintry, frozen treat!

Build your own snow person out of ice cream and assorted toppings.

Hum along to songs from Frozen and other winter holiday tunes!

 

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Small meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish language speaking skills with a friendly group of people.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "College Students" group

Tabletop RPG Afternoon

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:

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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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Thursday Channel: Guest Author, John Thorndike

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

With The Passionate Sister, John Thorndike, a critically acclaimed novelist and memoirist who lives in our region, has brought together his two literary passions: writing about real people he has known and stepping into the fictive questi

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

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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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Tea Tasting and Plant Swap

4:00pm–5:30pm
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: Class / Workshop, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate National Hot Tea Day (January 12th) and National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10th) with a tea tasting and houseplant swap.

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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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This event is in the "50+" group

Creative Aging Art Series

10:30am–12:00pm
50+
Coolville Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolville Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Coolville)
Age Group: 50+
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Class / Workshop, Exhibit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over eight weeks, twelve participants ages 55+ will explore suminagashi monoprints, cyanotype photograms, and watercolor painting in a welcoming, social environment. 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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)
This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

Reader's Choice Book Club

11:30am–12:30pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: Book Discussion / Literary Reading
Event Details:

Each month, we pick an author and everyone reads one of their books. We'll talk about the books together, and the author's body of work as a whole, and enjoy some snacks and have a grand old time.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

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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This event is in the "College Students" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "50+" group

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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This event is in the "All Ages" group

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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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Imagination Crew: Pokémon Trading and Crafts

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
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, our Pokémon Trading & Crafts is the perfect place to meet friends, trade cards, and get creative.

 

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Public Libraries Board Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Nelsonville Public Library
Library Branch: Nelsonville Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Nelsonville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees at the main branch in Nelsonville. 

Open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Children's area (Athens)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child/children that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger play and baby movement. Ages 0-3 years

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Week Mischief: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

10:00am–6:00pm
Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Chauncey Public Library
Library Branch: Chauncey Public Library
Room: Inside (Chauncey)
Age Group: Preschool, Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Drop your favorite stuffed animal off at the library any time between 10 and 6, and tell the librarian all about them! Together we will read your stuffed animal a story and tuck them in.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
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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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