Week Calendar

Ahmed Hamed, a graduate student at Ohio University, has done a photographic project titled "Save Mount Zion Church." This series of photographs of the historic church in Athens will be on display at the Wells (Albany) Public Library from January 8

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

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

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

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.

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 playful activities!

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

Join us to celebrate National Hot Tea Day (January 12th) and National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10th) with a tea tasting and houseplant swap. We'll learn some history and facts about tea while sampling different blends.

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.

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.
 

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.

Have what it takes to go against others in a timed puzzle challenge? Have a group that you think would love to challenge others? Go up against other teams and see who has it in them to complete the chosen puzzle the quickest!

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.

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

Evelyn Nagy will be joining us at the Nelsonville Public Library for some henna activities! She's previously visited other library branches but is coming out to Nelsonville!

Fans of the video game Among Us will race to complete a series of seemingly simple tasks... while undermined by secret saboteurs! Stay on your toes lest you get turned into a ghost.

Join us for our monthly after school program! Come relax, watch a family friendly movie, and enjoy some refreshments.

This month's movie is Elemental! This event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG.

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

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

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 us for an evening of gaming in the library! We'll have board/card/Jackbox games, or feel free to bring your own.

*Snacks and drinks provided.

A live reading of two stories by Modernist writer Virginia Woolf: "Kew Gardens" (from 1919) and "The Mark on the Wall" (from 1917).

These will be read by Librarian Todd.