Week Calendar

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

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.

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 a discussion about how we can take care of ourselves and others close to us. We'll start with some focus questions as we share snacks. We'll also have coloring materials and small craft projects on hand.

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.

Just in time for Mother's Day!  Join us to make a beaded bookmark for your mother, grandmother, aunt, or other special family member, or to keep for yourself.

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.

Is it a cat or a mushroom? It's both! Crafting expert Emily Beveridge is back at the Glouster, Nelsonville, and Coolville libraries to make these adorable air-dry clay creatures with us. 

What better surprise for Mother's Day or for someone special in your life than something you make yourself? Join us to create a sweet gift by decorating a nursery pot, then planting marigold seeds!

Drop in after school to make your own mini felt friend!

Use a pattern, or create your own design.

Every Thursday afternoon in May, from 4 to 5 pm.

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 to learn about gardening with hands-on activities for kids!

Mike Kornmiller will speak about this interesting and unusual process, including a demonstration. 

Please call The Wells (Albany) Public Library at 740-737-6030 if you have questions.

Do you love to sew or have you always wanted to learn? Want an excuse to get together with friends to create something for a good cause? We could use your help!

Come and join us as we have food, fellowship and film.  Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Join Librarian Todd as he reads us two fictions by the imaginative, mid-century American writer, Jack Finney: "Such Interesting Neighbors" (1951) and "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" (1956). Discussion with the audience will follow.