• Imagination Library Celebration

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Come and celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Athens County! Experience early literacy activity stations, listen to stories, and meet the beloved book character, Llama Llama. For families with children ages 0-5. Free and open to the public.

  • Summer at the Library: Back in Person!

    Athens County Public Libraries

    For the first time ever, the Athens County Public Libraries are hosting free summer programs and challenges for kids, teens, AND adults during June and July--and this year, programs return to being in person. Some virtual and take-and-make programs will also be offered. Pick up a summer program schedule at any library location, or visit... Read More

  • The Old Lefthander & Me: Stories of Joe Nuxhall [HYBRID EVENT]

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Join long-time Cincinnati Enquirer TV columnist and 1975 Ohio University graduate John Kiesewetter as he tells his favorite stories from his new book about his conversations with Joe Nuxhall about the Reds, baseball, and broadcasting. A book signing will follow the event, and copies of the book will be sold on-site; a portion of the proceeds... Read More

  • Save the Manatee: Summer at the Library for Adults

    Coolville Public Library 26401 Main Street, Coolville, OH, United States

    Learn all about the manatee with a live virtual presentation, informative exhibits, snacks, and more. This interactive event is part of the the "Oceans of Possibilities" programs for adults, and will be traveling to other library locations this summer. Visit MyACPL.org for more details.

  • Three Oceans and a Fifth: Midway and the Falklands in Global Perspective (Hybrid Event)

    Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

    This June marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. America’s victory not only turned the tide against Japan in the central Pacific, it turned the key that interlocked Allied advantage across three oceans. Join guest presenter John Brobst, associate professor of history at Ohio University, where he teaches courses on the British Empire,... Read More

  • Community Sing-Along and Picnic

    Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, Ohio

    Join the Athens County Community Singers at 6 for an outdoor sing-along, with a picnic hosted by Radical Times starting at 6:30. Free and open to the public.

  • Slavalachia: Concert for Ukraine

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Join Benya Stewart and Brother Hill for an afternoon of music and stories regarding their recent mission in Eastern Europe. Among other topics, they will share how they found themselves delivering life-saving medical supplies and performing along the way, who made the trip possible, and how Ohioans can continue to help the people of Ukraine.... Read More

  • Slavalachia: Concert for Ukraine

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Join Benya Stewart and Brother Hill for an afternoon of music and stories regarding their recent mission in Eastern Europe. Among other topics, they will share how they found themselves delivering life-saving medical supplies and performing along the way, who made the trip possible, and how Ohioans can continue to help the people of Ukraine.... Read More

  • Mauvette’s Caribbean Cooking Demo for Summer at the Library for Adults

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Bringing her kitchen to us, Chef Mauvette Gregory will teach us how to make a delicious fish dish, while also talking about food produced by her island culture and how it connects with life along the Caribbean Sea. Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

  • The Culture of Yerba Mate and Sipping Event

    Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

    Hear about yerba mate and the culture that has embraced it, as well as excerpts from The Hitchhiker's Guide to Yerba Mate: The Culture, Ceremony & Curiosities of South America's Favorite Tea, written by former Athens resident Marcia Lewandowski (Monday Creek Publishing). Our guest speaker is certified herbalist and ecotourism director, Rebecca Wood. The Farmacy will also... Read More