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‘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 Art Museum with grant funding from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. The exhibition features 130 images selected from over 600 books and 14,000 illustrations reviewed… 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 and puzzles! Most books are 3 for $1.00 with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring your own… 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 role that libraries play in our democracy. *Followed by a 20-minute talk-back with reps from local libraries and agencies who are helping those facing homelessness…. 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 of Education and the Stevens Literacy Center.
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, with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.
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 up to two hours at The Plains Public Library and is run by a parent. It is a welcoming group, stop in at a future… 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 up to two hours at The Plains Public Library and is run by a parent. It is a welcoming group, stop in at a future… 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 up to two hours at The Plains Public Library and is run by a parent. It is a welcoming group, stop in at a future… 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 up to two hours at The Plains Public Library and is run by a parent. It is a welcoming group, stop in at a future… Read More