Week Calendar

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

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 ...

This is a self-guided creative writing group for adults who want to write prose and learn from other writers. ...

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. *Check each week to see if we will be playing with water or getting messy! ...

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.  ...

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts each Wednesday with Tessa. ...

Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities! ...

Toddler/Preschool/Baby Playtime! We’ll have a variety of toys for your child to play with during this loosely structured hour, perfect for high-energy children who need to be out and about! Spend some time outdoors in the library green space (w...

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

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 every week to explore tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about the hobby. They will be meeting in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space. Al...

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!   ...

Join us for discussion of Amish stories and Amish life. We'll meet at 1:00pm every second Wednesday at the Wells (Albany) Library.     ...

Come join us as we work on Diamond Dots on a larger scale.  See if you have what is takes to work on a painting of hundreds of crystals. Come join us as we put some sparkle in our holiday and visit with friends.  Some refreshments will be s...

  Contemplative, soothing and calming tones are coming your way! Kojun Hayes, a certified Sound Healer and owner of Sacred Waves Sound Work, will play an assortment of crystal singing bowls, chimes and other healing instruments to help you...

This is the finish to a two-part class. You must have completed the first part last week. Bring your snow flecked wreaths and houses back to the library where we will coat them with clear snow glitter and glue them and bottle brush trees to the wreat...

Give new life to old books with decorations for the season -- or any season! Using pages from books, maps, and calendars, learn to fold, cut, and glue little pieces of art to use for ornaments, garlands, or to top a package. *All supplies provided...

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. ...

Find out where the creatures of SE Ohio go when it's cold out and how they survive the winter weather. Our presenter is a naturalist at Burr Oak State Park who will show us various animal pelts and cover topics like hibernation and winter food s...

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....

As we head towards the holidays, bring your friends to the library and personalize some coffee mugs. You can give them as a gift, keep them for yourself, or you can just come to hang out! All materials will be provided, but you will have to bake y...

Does your Christmas tree need a little je ne sais quoi? Add some pizzazz with a homemade ornament, and breathe new life into some sad, broken old crayons while you're at it; they make for a surprisingly beautiful bauble when melted inside a transpare...

Learn how to wrap ANYTHING. Bring your own gifts and prep for the holiday season. Wrapping paper and ribbon will be provided. ...

Join us for our monthly after school program! Come relax, watch a family friendly movie, and enjoy some refreshments. This month's movie is Snow Buddies! This event is open to all ages, but the film is rated G and targeted towards younger audience...

A beautiful way to add some SE Ohio nature to your door for wintertime. Learn about identifying evergreens and good harvesting practices while creating a one-of-a-kind wreath from a variety of dried flowers, leaves, and cuttings from local plants.&nb...

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. ...

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. ...

Six week writing workshop led by local YA author Michael Thomas Ford. Michael Thomas Ford is the author of numerous books, including Lily, Suicide Notes, Jane Bites Back, What We Remember, and Love & Curses. Under the name Isobel Bird, he wrote t...

An opportunity to meet in person our month's exhibitors and talk with them about their exhibited items. ...

Published in 1961, this is the last novel of John Steinbeck's long writing career.  Often overlooked, it was not welcomed by contemporary critics because of its strong moral message about the decay of honesty and fair dealing in America.  I...

Bring the whole family and enjoy a classic holiday movie screening.  ...