Nelsonville Public Library
Photographer and Writer Ken Williamson: Remembering Vietnam
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioKen Williamson first went to Vietnam in 1969, serving with the Army Engineers. He photographed the land, people, and events then and continued photographing its citizens and sites when he returned years after the war. He has compiled his observations into a book which intertwines his personal life and reactions with the historical events of... Read More
Signing In: Deaf Culture, History, and Language in America
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioJoin members of the Ohio University's American Sign Language (ASL) Club to find out how the deaf community has contributed to our nation through its unique culture.
Meet Oskar Schindler
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, Ohio2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. Experienced performer Ken Hammontree joins us as Oskar Schindler (1908-1974), sharing how this German businessman and member of the Nazi party was instrumental in saving 1,300 Jews from the Holocaust.
Rainy Day Suncatcher: a Take & Make Craft
Don't let the rain get you down.... Let it sparkle in your window with a Rainy Day Suncatcher! Each Take-&-Make supplies bag will contain all you need (except for glue) to create a cloud with a cascade of droplets that can brighten a room this spring. Available while supplies last. Register online or call a librarian for them to... Read More
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.