Athens Public Library Author Talk – Dr. Janice Collins: Books to Raise Consciousness

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Our guest speaker is Dr. Janice Collins, a Kopenhaver Fellow and an Associate Professor at the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.  She earned a Ph.D. in Communications from the Scripps College of Communications at Ohio University, specializing in Media Management and Critical Cultural Theory with an Associate Certification in Women's Studies. 250... Read More

Sowing Seeds for Success Lunch and Learn

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Join us for lunch and a conversation on how to sow seeds for success as you navigate starting a farm business in the 21st century! Are you daydreaming about starting a farm, but having trouble knowing where to begin? Wishing there was a step-by-step guide to help you turn your farm dreams into a business... Read More

$10

Gardening in a Time of Climate Change

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Ohio University Professor and Chair of Environmental and Plant Biology Jared DeForest will offer practical steps gardeners can take to improve the health of their garden's soil, to better prepare for the changes to our climate. As the weather becomes more extreme, pests and plant diseases are becoming more common. Healthy soils, according to DeForest,... Read More

The Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries Book Donation Drive Thru Event

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

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 Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. People can bag or box up their used good-condition books, drive them up to the front entrance of... Read More

Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

As we all become aware of the shifts that are occurring in our climate, we must also become aware of the personal and land management practices we can implement to deal with these changes. Join us at the Athens Public Library on September 27, 2023 at 6:00pm for a presentation by Teresa Caldwell, the Conservation... Read More

Scottish Dance for Beginners

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Kick up your heels with this folk dancing workshop at the Athens Public Library. No experience or partner necessary! 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... Read More

Free

Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

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 the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More

Free

Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

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 the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More

Free

Athens Friends of Library Used Book Sale

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Large selection of fiction and nonfiction books including cookbooks, history, biography, and mysteries as well as CDs and DVDs.  Most items $0.30 with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00.... Read More

Free

Candidate Forum for Athens City Council 1st Ward

Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United States

Candidate forum for Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County and the Athens Public Library.

Free