Literature
Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature Opens
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United States“Telling a People’s Story” is the first museum exhibit on this topic and is organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. This traveling panel exhibit highlights diverse African-American experiences through the lens of children’s books and features art produced for book illustrations. The Athens library is... Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Librar 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles including a very special collection of vintage children's books. Lots of CDs and DVDs as well. Most books are three for a dollar, with newer and specialty items starting at one dollar. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring a bag and fill it... Read More
Author/Illustrator Visit with Denise Fleming
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesHear celebrated picture book author and illustrator Denise Fleming share about her creative process, crafting a story with words and pictures, and more. All ages welcome! Co-Sponsored by the Ohio University Patton College of Education and the Stevens Literacy Center.
Jackson City Library Book Club
Jackson City LibraryAnyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. November 25: Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
Essentially Athens Book Launch at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin the writers, and fine artists for an evening of merriment, readings, discussions, and book signing. Over one hundred poets, essayists, storytellers, songwriters and fine artists have come together in this very special collection celebrating all that is the heart and hearth of Athens, Ohio. The work is raw, honest and steeped in all things... Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesChoose from a large variety of fiction and nonfiction of all types, CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a wide assortment of civil war and teen books, as well as new Great Courses CDs/books. Most items are 3 for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library... Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United StatesThis month’s book is The Only Story by Julian Barnes. This is one of many, Julian Barnes’ books, we have read together. Julian shares a love story through the character, Paul. She takes us into Paul’s complex reflection on the human heart and his relationship with Susan Mcleod. Please join us on Monday, January 13... Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles and CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a special collection of gardening and vintage books. Also free dictionaries and atlases! Most items are three for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring a bag and... Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United StatesThe UpBEAT Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. This month’s book is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Set in 1947, the novel tells the story of two women during two eras – World War I and the World War II. Please join... Read More
Collected Memories by Conor Dullaghan
Jackson City LibraryLocal author and Irish historian/ collector gives an in depth look at his new book.