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![A flyer for the Fireside Book of Folk songs program.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Folksong-Book-370x422.jpg)
Folk Song Sing-Along
Join us to learn and revel in the communal pleasure of singing traditional songs accessible to all ages. Accompanied on the piano by local musician Bob Montalto, we’ll even learn the… Read More
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Schools (Almost) Out for Summer
…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,… Read More
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Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Athens County Public Libraries
Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Athens County Public Libraries.
![A poster for the NAMI speaker series.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NAMI-Speaker-Series-Jordan-Pepper-846x422.jpeg)
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
Join Jordan Pepper, director of the Athens chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as she shares NAMI’s mission and speaks on the importance of mental health care… Read More
![A historic image of the Millfield Mine Site.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-19-23-MILLFIELD-MINE-SITE.jpg)
THE MILLFIELD MINE DISASTER REVISITED
November 5, 1930, proved to be one of the worst days in Ohio’s history. An explosion at Sunday Creek Coal Mine No. 6 took the lives of 82 men: 72… Read More
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The Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries Book Donation Drive Thru Event
The Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries is holding its first ever Book Donation Drive Thru event on Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the… Read More
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Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Ed Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of… Read More
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Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Ed Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of… Read More
![A flyer reading panel discussion and community conversation to discuss a growing equitable food system and how YOU can help OSU extension office February 23, 2023 light refreshments provided.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FOWG-panel-flyer-1-900x422.png)
Community Food Initiatives Panel Discussion and Community Conversation
Mark your calendars for February 23rd at 5pm! Community Food Initiatives is excited to host an excellent panel discussion and community conversation about growing an equitable food system with special… Read More
![A flyer for the Bowen House Arts Festival 2023 Saturday, August 12th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Bowen House 196 N. Market Street Logan, Free admission. Artists and craftsmen from all over Ohio! Face painting for children and food truck. www.bowenhouse.org bowenhouse146@gmail.com](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bowen-House-Arts-Festival-2023-900x422.jpg)
Bowen House Arts Festival 2023
The Bowen House will be hosting up to 30 artists in this juried art festival. Come enjoy walking the grounds of the Bowen House, and see the indoor art exhibit… Read More
![A flyer for Scottish Dance for Beginners. The flyer has a picture of two masked people dancing and has the following information: Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m. Scottish Country Dance is similar to contra but with more footwork. Based on ancient rural dances that were dressed up by traveling French masters, these are the jigs and reels that Jane Austen’s heroines would have enjoyed. Who is this program for: You! This class will be perfect if you’ve never danced before. If you’re a pro with patience or for anyone in the middle. No partner needed. All folks 16+ are welcome!](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/library-900x422.jpg)
Scottish Dance for Beginners
Start at the very beginning with this folk dancing workshop at the Athens Public Library. A great way to ring in the new year with a bit of exercise and… Read More
![A flyer reading: Athens Public Library presents Fall Chamber Music Concert featuring Ohio University School of Music Faculty and Friends. Lucas Borges, trombone, Emely Phelps, piano, Blake Adams, saxophone, Richard Blumenthal, piano. 17 September 2022, 30 home Street Athens, OH, 3 p.m. free admission. The flyer has pictures of all four of the musicians.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Athens-Library-Chamber-Concert-poster-Letter-900x422.jpg)
Fall Chamber Music Concert at Athens Public Library
Ohio University School of Music faculty members return to the Athens Public Library for a Saturday afternoon of free chamber music. This Saturday’s program features Lucas Borges and Emely Phelps… Read More
![Kids gather around for the Nature Journaling program outside of the library.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/kids1-e1658868299441-900x422.png)
Nature Journaling program at the library helps children log off and explore the world around them
By: Jada Respress
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — At the Wells Public Library, children disconnected from the virtual world and plugged into the natural one for an hour. Naturalist Julie Gee hosted an event… Read More