Nonviolent Communication Workshop Series

Athens Public Library

Learn the basics of Nonviolent Communication and develop an empathetic muscle that helps you make effective decisions in your day-to-day moments and major life choices, both within yourself and in working with others. Led by Willow Wightman. Full details and dates at https://bit.ly/NVCACPL.

Happy Anniversary Beethoven: A Piano Soirée

Athens Public Library

In celebration of the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven's birth, performance students from Ohio University's School of Music will introduce and play their favorite pieces by one of the greatest composers in classical music. Sponsored by the Ohio University Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

Behind the Scenes with Tantrum Theater

Athens Public Library

Join us as we get the inside scoop on Ohio University's professional theater and its upcoming performances. Learn about Objects in the Mirror, an acclaimed new play by local playwright Charles Smith, coming to the stage April 2-4 and 8-11. Meet producer Josh Coy, director Allen Gilmore, playwright Charles Smith, and two of the acclaimed... Read More

February Meeting

Athens Public Library

February Meeting  Wednesday, February 26th 6 pm at the Athens Library <- Note the NEW TIME! Let’s talk about pelvic floor health with Natalie Metzger PT, DPT

Free

DIY: Seed Mosaics

Athens Public Library

Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.

Free

Postpartum Support Group

Athens Public Library

Postpartum Support Group Monday, December 30th, 6:30 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens   Take a break and some space for yourself in the midst of all the holiday fun and chaos.  Join Sam Catania, who is a Mother, Therapist at Hopewell Health, and a yoga instructor for a postpartum support group incorporating... Read More

Free

Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale

Athens Public Library

Choose from a large variety of fiction and nonfiction of all types, CDs and DVDs.  This sale includes a wide assortment of civil war and teen books, as well as new Great Courses CDs/books.  Most items are 3 for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1.  All proceeds support Athens County Public Library... Read More

Free

Author/Illustrator Visit with Denise Fleming

Athens Public Library

Hear celebrated picture book author and illustrator Denise Fleming share about her 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.

Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature Opens

Athens Public Library

“Telling a People’s Story” is the first museum exhibit on this topic and is organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. This traveling panel exhibit highlights diverse African-American experiences through the lens of children’s books and features art produced for book illustrations. The Athens library is... Read More

The Birth Circle October Meeting

Athens Public Library

The Birth Circle October Meeting Wednesday, October 30th, 7 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens OH Why you should not have a birth plan. Birth is unpredictable. While being educated about your birth options and deciding ahead of time about your preferences is an excellent idea; being dedicated to one concrete plan can... Read More

Free