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The Athens County library system is asking voters to support a levy increase to cover rising expenses
By: Rosie Wong
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed ballot levy would raise taxes to help the Athens County library system maintain its services in the face of higher operating costs. Voters in… Read More
Summer With the Athens County Public Library
By: Emily Votaw
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Memories of taking part in the summer programming at your public library are of a potent variety. That icy cold air conditioning washing over you as you sit fully enveloped… Read More
Athens County Libraries Reopen, With Some Changes
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Public Libraries reopened on Tuesday, with some changes in place to meet state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are… Read More
Athens County Public Libraries to Host Virtual How-To Fest May 16-23
By: Emily Votaw
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Although the Athens County Public Libraries announced late last week that all branches will begin reopening Monday, May 18 in a modified manner as to adhere to health guidelines concerning… Read More
Athens County Public Libraries to Close, Except for Voting
By: WOUB News Team
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(UPDATE 3/15/20 1:32 p.m.) All Athens County Library locations will close from 6 p.m. on Monday March 16 through at least April 5, according to a press release. The libraries… Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles and CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a special collection of gardening and vintage books. Also free dictionaries and atlases! Most… Read More
‘Telling a People’s Story’ Celebrates African American Children’s Literature
By: Emily Votaw
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November 1 through December 20 the Athens Public Library (30 Home Street, Athens) will host the Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature exhibition, organized by the Miami University… Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book (and more!) Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles. Summer reading galore. Large collections of science fiction and fantasy, children’s picture books, and juvenile and young adult fiction. Also CDs, DVDs… Read More
Free screening and talk-back of THE PUBLIC at Athena Cinema
Filmed in Cincinnati’s downtown library, this dramedy (rated PG-13) begins with an act of civil disobedience and focuses on homelessness, mental health, relationships with law enforcement, and the evolving, vital… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office will host a Parent Support Group for parents who have experienced a child suffering from addiction. Questions may be directed to Becky Filar at (740)592-3208.
Will Hillenbrand Author/Illustrator Visit
Hillenbrand will present about his popular picture books, his creative process, crafting a story with words and pictures and more. All ages welcome! Co-Sponsored by the Ohio University Patton College… Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Large assortment of of hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Special Christmas/holiday section. Lots of childrens/young adult, romance, and college classics. Also CDs & DVDs. Most books 3 for $1.00,… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office began the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office began the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office began the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
“Water Life” A Spectacular Documentary Film Series: Part 3
Take an unprecedented visual journey into the world of water. A miraculous liquid that has dominated humanity and life itself, since the beginning of time. This film series is an… Read More
“Water Life” A Spectacular Documentary Film: Part 2
Take an unprecedented visual journey into the world of water. A miraculous liquid that has dominated humanity and life itself, since the beginning of time. This film series is an… Read More
This Summer Libraries Invite Children to ‘Build a Better World’
Hosted by the Athens County Public Libraries since 1999, Summer at the Library offers a full schedule of free programs, workshops and lunches for children and teens. The 2017 schedule runs from… Read More