Poet Laureate: Wendy McVicker
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCome meet Athens' very own Poet Laureate, and celebrate her new collection of poetry, Zero, a Door, published by The Orchard Street Press. Hear poems from this new chapbook, and learn about the stories and ideas behind them. A sale of copies and autographing will follow the presentation and reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the... Read More
Krampus Parade
400 E. State St, Suite A 400 E. State St., Suite A, Athens, OH, United StatesKrampus is a kind of anti-Santa. He would go around with St. Nicholas and punish the naughty children in European (mostly German and Austrian) mythology. In recent years the people of these countries have begun to have Krampus parades to ring in the holidays. This tradition has come over to the US and has been... Read More
Muskingum County Holiday Concert and Scholarship Program/Featuring High School Choirs
Secrest Auditorium 334 Shinnick Street, Zanesville, OH, United StatesA holiday tradition returns after a one year hiatus. This concert features the choirs and highlights student vocalists from six Muskingum County high schools -- John Glenn High, Tri-Valley High, Philo High, Zanesville High, West Muskingum High, and Maysville High School. Event is associated with Friends of Secrest Foundation and a scholarship program has been... Read More
The Story of Your Life, by Kojun (Nate Hayes)
Zoom and for vaccinated and masked folks, in person.Join Kojun (Nate Hayes) as he explores our tendencies to create and sustain narratives and stories about ourselves. Stories we identify with and cling to throughout our entire lives. "We aren't who we think we are and we never can be...And that might seem be a scary truth but in reality it contains the freedom... Read More
Books for Brunch: In-Person Program
Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesCasual book talk & light refreshments.
Local Author Storytime: In-Person Program
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioJoin us for a Storytime, featuring local author and illustrator Celeste Parsons, in Nelsonville Library's Kids' Zone! Celeste will read from her children's book, "Wait Until I Grow Up!" We'll also read other books, rhyme rhymes, and sing songs--and we'll provide a craft that you can make at the library or bring home with you.... Read More
Yarn Christmas Trees Craft
Coolville Public Library 26401 Main Street, Coolville, OH, United StatesCome and visit with us while we show you how to take yarn and cover a styrofoam cone, making a beautiful snow covered Christmas tree that isn't breakable.
Snow Yetti simple no sew craft
Chauncey Public Library 29 Converse Street, Chauncey, OH, United StatesThis simple fun no sew craft is borrowed from local artist Emily Beveridge. Each participant will leave with a new stuffed animal friend and hopefully have a great time making it!
In-Person Author Talk: Cheese, Wine, and Bread by Katie Quinn
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening with local author Katie Quinn as she speaks about her newest book Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France. The book is an account of Katie's time spent apprenticing in Europe, studying the art and science of fermentation. It is equal parts travelogue... Read More
Upcycled Creations-Bows & Boughs : In-Person Program
Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesCreate an upcycled centerpiece or wreath from gently used holiday supplies, natural greenery & a grapevine wreath base. Donate your creation back to the library and it will be distributed to a local business, take home what you make or do both! Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Masks are required for adults, and... Read More