Athens Public Library
Ohio Trombone Quartet
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesSince its creation, the group has performed frequently in local and national venues and events, including the International Trombone Festival, the Ohio Music Education Association Convention, and recitals in universities around the country.
The Klinder String Quartet in Concert
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBased in Athens, Ohio, the Klinder String Quartet is composed of the top string performance students in the Master of Music program at Ohio University.
OU Astronomy Talk: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Expanding Universe
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesWhat mysteries lie in our ever-expanding universe, waiting to be uncovered? Join Dr. Hee-Jong Seo from Ohio University's department of physics and astronomy as she takes us on a tour of the universe, its secrets, and the scientists who are working to bring those secrets into the light. This talk will be followed by a... Read More
The Magic of Everyday Life: The Poetry of Cathy Cultice Lentes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCathy Cultice Lentes grew up in Springfield, Ohio but has embraced the small-town life and beautiful hills of Appalachia since moving here in 1987. Her poetry reflects her attunement to the area, her awareness of the broader world we all inhabit, and the elucidating perspective of life experience. A book sale and signing will follow... Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Athens, Ohio
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin renowned guest Rev. Jack Sullivan Jr. and Athens librarians Todd and Austin as they share about how we can build upon MLK's legacy of activism and moral purpose. We will also learn how to access materials related to MLK's historical connections to our community from Ohio University's Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections, as well as local... Read More
Chamber Music Concert at the Library
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThis concert with faculty performers from the Ohio University School of Music will feature a set of six songs by Charles Ives for voice and piano, and Sonata in A major by César Franck. Guest Musicians: Debra Rentz, soprano - Associate Professor of Instruction and Chair of the Voice Division Christine Harada Li, violin -... Read More
Qigong Workshops with Laura Parotti
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThis series meets Jan 31, Feb 14, and Feb 28, and will include a short introduction to qigong, principles of breath and alignment, relaxation, circulation of Qi, and moving from the center. Our practice will include a warmup, movement flows, and standing postures for each of the 5 elements (corresponding to the major body organs),... Read More
Environmental Talk: Municipal Costs of Climate Change
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAs climate change increases the severe weather Ohio will face, our municipalities will be the first to face significant costs to adapt. However, the exact financial burden local governments could face in the coming years is still murky. The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), in collaboration with Scioto Analysis and Power A Clean Future Ohio, compiled a report in July 2022... Read More
Owls in Our Area
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe natural environment of Athens County and the Appalachian foothills of SE Ohio plays host to several species of the oldest surviving bird species on the planet. Join us to learn about the different traits, behaviors, characteristics, habits, and living preferences of our mysterious owl neighbors. Our guest speaker is retired forest ecologist and ornithologist,... Read More
Bigfoot in Ohio (w/ Doug Waller) Primary tabs
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Bigfoot researcher/author Doug Waller on March 30th at 6:30 pm as he discusses the Bigfoot phenomenon and shares several of the eyewitness encounters he has collected over his years of research. Additionally, copies of his books will be available for sale and for signing. Join us, hear his tales of Bigfoot, and decide for... Read More