Athens County Public Libraries
Cookbook Book Club (Virtual Program)
Join us virtually for a unique monthly event that combines the joy of a book club with the deliciousness of a dinner club. Each month, we will choose a recipe from a cook book. Then, at some point during the month, each participant will make that recipe. When we reconvene, we will discuss the recipe... Read More
Make with Us: Fabric Flower Corsages
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesCome to the library between 3:30 and 5:30 to make your own flower corsage from fabric. Part of our "Make With Us: Prom Prep" series. For details about other programs in this series, visit https://bit.ly/Makewithus.
Community Seed Swap
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesBring your favorite excess seeds, meet with other gardeners, and join ACPL and Community Food Initiatives for an afternoon of tips, stories, and most importantly, seeds. If you don't have any extras or are hoping to start your own garden, local agricultural groups will be on-hand to provide assistance for those looking to turn their... Read More
Nursing Home Care: Stories to Guide Us
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesNursing home care is or will become a fact of life for most people and those they care about. This program will offer practical advice and illustrative stories on making the right decisions for yourself or loved ones in nursing home care and selecting the best facility. Our guest speaker is Dr. Carolyn Lewis, an... Read More
Qigong Workshop with Laura Parotti
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThis outdoor workshop will include a short introduction to qigong, a warmup, movement flows, and standing postures for each of the 5 elements (corresponding to the major body organs), ending with a closing meditation and time for Q&A. Workshop leader Laura Parotti is a certified Qigong and Reiki instructor and a retired Associate Professor of Voice... Read More
Local History Meet-and-Greet and Coal Miners Lunch
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioJoin us for a special snack during Parade of the Hills Week called a "Coal Miners Lunch" (featuring items that a local miner might have carried in their lunch bucket in the early 1900s) while learning about the Local History Room in the main branch of the library system.