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On Your Mark, Get Set, READ With the ACPL This Summer

Posted on: Monday, June 13, 2016

It’s summer here and few things bubble up childhood nostalgia like walking into the wonderfully air conditioned local library branch on a balmy day. This summer the Athens County Public Libraries have a whole host of activities brewed up for the kids and adults alike, as a part of their “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” summer reading program.

On this episode of “Conversations from Studio B,” host Wendy McVicker welcomes Becca J.R. Lachman and Luke Bentley, from Athens County Public Libraries, to talk what exactly the organization will have going on this summer for their patrons.

Here is a list of upcoming summer programming:

Summer Programs, Storytimes and Free Meals

Nelsonville Public Library

Programs: Mondays at 5:30 p.m. (June 6 – July 18)

Storytimes: Tuesdays at 6 p.m and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (June 7 – August 11)

Free lunch: weekdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (June 6 – August 12)

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (July 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 19 at 11 a.m.)

Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee: Local musician Megan Bee will guide participants through the nuances of crafting one’s own song. Registration is required and class sizes are limited for this two-day workshop. (June 27 and 28 at 5:30 p.m.)

Bike First Aid: Become your own bike expert thanks to the bike experts at Shadetree Bikeworks. (June 7 and 8 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Nelsonville Parade of the Hills Science Extravaganza: On August 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. check out the eureka station with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, the Nelsonville-York STEM Club, Athens Soil and Water District and more. August 19, explore 10 hands-on kiosks with activities suitable for adults AND children starting at 2:30 p.m.. Stay for the “Explosive Science!” demonstration at 5 p.m.

Make Your Own Paper: Choose colorful paper scraps to make your own unique piece of paper. (July 18, 5:30 p.m.)

Field Day: Challenge yourself to games new and old with Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players. (June 13, 5:30 p.m.)

Walking in the Woods: an Appalachian Trail Adventure: Join Greta and Helen Van Doren to find out about their hike on the Appalachian Trail last year. (June 20, 5:30 p.m.)

We All Need Trees: Discover why trees are so important to our world with Teresa Caldwell of the Athens County Soil and Water Conservation District. (July 11, 5:30 p.m.)

Open Stage With Bruce and Gay Dalzell: Sing songs, tell jokes and more for friends and family. (July 5, 5:30 p.m.)

Coolville Public Library

Programs: Wednesdays at 3 p.m. (June 8 – July 6)

Toddler story time: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (June 1 – July 13)

Free lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (July 14, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 12 at 2 p.m.)

Animals with Bad Reputations: Do you dislike some animals for no particular reason? Maybe you think they;’re creepy, spooky or gross? Naturalist Julie Gee of Burr Oak State Park will dispel common misconceptions about some unpopular creatures and bring some in to meet. (June 15, 3 p.m.)

Open Stage With Bruce and Gay Dalzell: Sing songs, tell jokes and more for friends and family. (June 29, 3 p.m.)

Let the Games Begin: a Celebration of Sport and Story: International storyteller Lindsay Bonilla will whisk you away on a folktale adventure to Africa and Brazil where you will join in as characters compete in tug-of-war, races and more. (June 22, 3 p.m.)

Frog Talk: Meet Rural Action’s environmental education team to learn about frogs and salamanders, from egg to full-grown amphibian. (July 6, 3 p.m.)

Athens Public Library

Programs: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. (June 7 – July 28)

Storytimes: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (for infants/toddlers), Wednesdays at 9:30 am. and 11 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. (June 6 – July 30)

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (June 23, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 16 at 4:30 p.m.)

Card Club: Bring your cards if you have them; if you don’t, just bring your friendly, competitive spirit! (Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Build with Boxes: Help create a play structure out of cardboard boxes at the library. No toddlers, please. (July 29 at 10 a.m.)

Make Your Own Paper: Choose colorful paper scraps to make your own unique piece of paper. (July 21, 4:30 p.m.)

Dance Party with Tasha Seiter: Get your party on with popcorn, music and more. (June 14, 6:30 p.m.)

Dash to the Past: Dig in to the 1800s with toys, games, clothes and more from the Athens County Historical Society and Museum. (June 30, 4:30 p.m.)

On Your Mark, Get Set – Cut!: Cut, draw and paint in a fun-filled art olympics led by Lynda Berman. (July 28, 4:30 p.m.)

We All Need Trees: Discover why trees are so important to our world with Teresa Caldwell of the Athens County Soil and Water Conservation District. (July 14, 4:30 p.m.)

Open Stage With Bruce and Gay Dalzell: Sing songs, tell jokes and more for friends and family. (July 19 Ohio Brew Week Kick Off, 6 p.m. free root beer floats at Athens Do-It-Yourself, 6:30 p.m. open stage; July 26, 6:30 p.m.)

Ready, Set, Write: Exercise your mind and dive into various forms of poetry with Becca J.R. Lachman and Wendy McVicker. (June 16, 4:30 p.m.)

Frog Talk: Meet Rural Action’s environmental education team to learn about frogs and salamanders, from egg to full-grown amphibian. (July 5, 6:30 p.m.)

Iron Kid: Test your skill in games and group challenges with Weston Lombard of the Rising Appalachian Warriors. (July 7, 4:30 p.m.)

Mold a Clay Pen: Make your very own pen using polymer clay and ovens. (July 12, 6:30 p.m.)

The Plains Public Library

Programs: Mondays at 2 p.m. (June 6 – July 25)

Storytime: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (June 8 – July 27)

Special Programs:

Live Healthy Kids at the Library: learn to use all types of ingredients in this five week interactive cooking series. (Wednesdays June 8 – July 6 at 3 p.m.)

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours.” (June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 17 at 10 a.m.)

Ninja Warrior with the Copperheads: Test your strength, agility and speed on our Ninja Warrior course alongside the Southern Ohio Copperheads. (July 18, 2 p.m.)

Walking in the Woods: an Appalachian Trail Adventure: Join Greta and Helen Van Doren to find out about their hike on the Appalachian Trail last year. (June 20, 2 p.m.)

Dash to the Past: Dig in to the 1800s with toys, games, clothes and more from the Athens County Historical Society and Museum. (July 25, 2 p.m.)

On Your Mark, Get Set – Cut!: Cut, draw and paint in a fun-filled art olympics led by Lynda Berman. (June 27, 2 p.m.)

We All Need Trees: Discover why trees are so important to our world with Teresa Caldwell of the Athens County Soil and Water Conservation District. (July 11, 2 p.m.)

Chauncey Public Library

Programs: Tuesdays at 3 p.m. (June 7 – July 19)

Stories, Games and Gardening: Wednesdays at 3 p.m. (June 8 – July 20)

Free lunch: weekdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (June 6 – July 29)

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (June 29, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 18 at 4 p.m.)

Bike First Aid: Become your own bike expert thanks to the bike experts at Shadetree Bikeworks. (June 21 and 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Ninja Warrior with the Copperheads: Test your strength, agility and speed on our Ninja Warrior course alongside the Southern Ohio Copperheads. (July 12, 3 p.m.)

Dash to the Past: Dig in to the 1800s with toys, games, clothes and more from the Athens County Historical Society and Museum. (July 19, 3 p.m.)

Frog Talk: Meet Rural Action’s environmental education team to learn about frogs and salamanders, from egg to full-grown amphibian. (June 28, 3 p.m.)

Iron Kid: Test your skill in games and group challenges with Weston Lombard of the Rising Appalachian Warriors. (July 5, 3 p.m.)

Wells (Albany) Public Library

Programs: Thursdays at 2 p.m. (June 9 – July 28)

Family Film Fest: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (June 8 – July 27)

Stories, Games and Gardening: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (June 8 – July 27)

Family Storytime: Mondays at 6 p.m. (June 6 – July 18)

Free lunch: weekdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (June 6 – July 29)

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (July 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 15 at 1 p.m.)

ABCs of Tie-Dying: With the help of Pat Leggitt create your very own tie-dye creations! T-shirts will be provided. Ages 10 and up, registration required. (June 27 and 28, 3 p.m.)

Field Day: Challenge yourself to games new and old with Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball players. (June 16, 2 p.m.)

Dance Party with Tasha Seiter: Get your party on with popcorn, music and more. (June 23, 2 p.m.)

Dash to the Past: Dig in to the 1800s with toys, games, clothes and more from the Athens County Historical Society and Museum. (July 21, 2 p.m.)

On Your Mark, Get Set – Cut!: Cut, draw and paint in a fun-filled art olympics led by Lynda Berman. (July 28, 2 p.m.)

We All Need Trees: Discover why trees are so important to our world with Teresa Caldwell of the Athens County Soil and Water Conservation District. (July 14, 2 p.m.)

Iron Kid: Test your skill in games and group challenges with Weston Lombard of the Rising Appalachian Warriors. (July 7, 2 p.m.)

Glouster Public Library

Programs: Mondays at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (June 6 – July 29)

Storytime: Thursdays at 11 a.m. (June 9 to July 28)

Free lunch: weekdays 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (June 6 – July 29)

Special Programs

Bag Factory: Make yourself your very own tote bag! A highly creative activity, participants are encouraged to drop by anytime during the “factory hours” (July 6, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Elephant and Piggie at Your Library: Hang out with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie for reading and miscellaneous fun. (August 17 at 4:30 p.m.)

Bike First Aid: Become your own bike expert thanks to the bike experts at Shadetree Bikeworks. (July 27 and 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Walking in the Woods: an Appalachian Trail Adventure: Join Greta and Helen Van Doren to find out about their hike on the Appalachian Trail last year. (June 20, 11 a.m.)

Dash to the Past: Dig in to the 1800s with toys, games, clothes and more from the Athens County Historical Society and Museum. (June 29, 11 a.m.)

On Your Mark, Get Set – Cut!: Cut, draw and paint in a fun-filled art olympics led by Lynda Berman. (June 27, 11 a.m.)

For more information, visit www.myacpl.org.

Summer 2016