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Scottish Dance for Beginners
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesStart at the very beginning with this folk dancing workshop at the Athens Public Library. A great way to ring in the new year with a bit of exercise and a lot of fun! Scottish Country Dance is similar to contra but with more footwork. Based on ancient rural dances that were dressed up by... Read More
Community Food Initiatives Panel Discussion and Community Conversation
OSU Extension Office Athens County 280 W Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesMark your calendars for February 23rd at 5pm! Community Food Initiatives is excited to host an excellent panel discussion and community conversation about growing an equitable food system with special guests from Hocking College, Athens County Public Libraries, Trouvaille Farm, and the Athens Farmers Market. The event will take place at the OSU Extension Office,... Read More
Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesEd Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More
Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesEd Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More
Bowen House Arts Festival 2023
The Bowen House 196 North Market Street, Logan, OH, United StatesThe Bowen House will be hosting up to 30 artists in this juried art festival. Come enjoy walking the grounds of the Bowen House, and see the indoor art exhibit while there as well. Face painting and food will be available!
The Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries Book Donation Drive Thru Event
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries is holding its first ever Book Donation Drive Thru event on Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. People can bag or box up their used good-condition books, drive them up to the front entrance of... Read More
THE MILLFIELD MINE DISASTER REVISITED
Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesNovember 5, 1930, proved to be one of the worst days in Ohio’s history. An explosion at Sunday Creek Coal Mine No. 6 took the lives of 82 men: 72 miners, Sunday Creek officials and guests. Ron Luce, author of the forthcoming book The Millfield Mine Disaster has done extensive research that provides information about... Read More
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Jordan Pepper, director of the Athens chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as she shares NAMI's mission and speaks on the importance of mental health care in a rural setting. Jordan will also speak about her own personal experiences (highlighted in a recent article by Propublica).
Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Athens County Public Libraries
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioSpecial meeting of the Board of Trustees of Athens County Public Libraries.
Schools (Almost) Out for Summer
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, Ohio...which means Summer at the Library, swimming, bike-riding, and NO HOMEWORK. Bring your friends and family to the library's outdoor stage area for a DJ with dancing, games, cook-out food, the Bookmobile, bubbles, hula hoops, and more.