Literature
Spoken & Heard – Scott Woods
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for our third Spoken & Heard in the Sauber Gallery featuring Scott Woods. Poet Scott Woods emcees the Writers’ Block Poetry Night, an open mic series in Columbus, Ohio. Woods curated a month-long series entitled “Holler,” that highlighted nearly 100 black artists at various music, dance, visual arts and spoken-word events across the... Read More
Book Discussion – Glass House by Brian Alexander
John McIntire Library 220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio, United StatesSeventy years ago, Forbes magazine called Lancaster, Ohio the epitome of the all-American town. Journalist Brian Alexander takes a close look at how Lancaster, like many towns across America, has changed in many ways since that time. Participants will be loaned a copy of the book.
A Book Apart | Book Discussion
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesJoin us in reading B.A. Shapiro’s The Art Forger. Gain insight into the competitive world of contemporary art, and discover just how far some are willing to go to get their work recognized. For main character, Claire Roth, is a one-woman show at a prestigious gallery worth forging a priceless piece by Edgar Degas? Join ZMA education... Read More
Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Hour
Athens Public Librar 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCome out to the Athens Public Library for a special story time adventure! This event is for all ages, especially for younger children! A drag performer will choose a book aimed at helping children understand gender diversity and expression. Athens Pride Fest is being organized by Ohio University LGBT Center, Southeast Ohio LGBTQ+ Center, and Southeastern Ohio... Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
athens pub 21 Home Street, Athens, OhioLarge assortment of hardcover and paperback books, including many mysteries, biography, and books on religion, as well as CDs, and vinyl records. Most books are just 3 for $1.00, with with newer and specialty books starting at $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.
Poets and Writers Read Around Potluck
ARTS/West 132 West State St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesPoets and Writers Read Around Potluck, a Athens Poet Laureate Event, on Thursday, August 9th at 5:30pm. Poets, storytellers, musicians – all are welcome to an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word. Bring a story, song or poem, a covered dish and friends! Plates, cups, napkins, etc. provided. Free and open to the public. At Arts West... Read More
Book Discussion with the MCLS
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesJoin us and the Muskingum County Library System in reading Kassia St. Clair's The Secret Lives of Color. Explore the stories related to some of your favorite colors and discover the major role color has played throughout history and in our culture. Join Scott Horst from the MCLS and discuss the amazing power of color in our... Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesLarge assortment of of hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Special Christmas/holiday section. Lots of childrens/young adult, romance, and college classics. Also CDs & DVDs. Most books 3 for $1.00, with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.
#SpeakUpWoMEN Poetry and Music Jam Event
Jackie O's Taproom and Production Brewery 25 Campbell Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPoetry & Music Jam Event with local poets, Appalachian women poets, OU academic poets, international poets, poets of any gender, and open mic session for just about anyone who wants to read their own poetry or someone else’s. We’ll end up with a bar party and a group conversation for those who want to stay further. Poet Laureate... Read More
Natalie Diaz Reading, Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Walter Hall Rotunda, Ohio University
Walter Hall Rotunda 25 S. Green Dr., Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Ohio University Creative Writing Program presents visiting poet Natalie Diaz Reading Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Walter Hall Rotunda Natalie Diaz was born in the Fort Mojave Indian Village in Needles, California. She is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She earned a BA from Old... Read More