Poet Laureate: Wendy McVicker

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

Come meet Athens' very own Poet Laureate, and celebrate her new collection of poetry, Zero, a Door, published by The Orchard Street Press.  Hear poems from this new chapbook, and learn about the stories and ideas behind them.  A sale of copies and autographing will follow the presentation and reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the... Read More

D+D Gaming Group

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

Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Athens Public Library

DIY Composting Class

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

Join Appalachian Ohio Zero Waste Initiative and Athens Hocking Recycling Centers' compost facility for an in-person free class on the benefits, effectiveness, and joy of backyard composting! Learn how to easily turn your refuse into a resource through backyard composting or curbside compost pick-up. Your home's garden and flower beds will thank you in the... Read More

Free

Poet Talk: Bread of the Moment by David Sanders

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

This event celebrates the release of a new collection by local poet David Sanders and published by Swallow Press. Sanders will read sample poems, discuss his inspirations, and  autograph and sell book copies. "...hese poems amplify the fragility of the commonplace, a mystery to which we are, amid the noise of our everyday lives, sometimes... Read More

An Hour of Music with Steve Zarate

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

Steve Zarate is a long-time local singer-songwriter and guitarist.  He plays in a variety of venues in the area and is often hired to perform covers, for which he has a wonderful ear.  For this performance, however, he will be performing the meaningful personal music he has composed over his multiple-decade career as a professional... Read More

Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale

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

Large selection of all types of books.  Special Christmas/holiday section. Loads 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.

Free

The Athens Village presents planning a memorial/funeral service online

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

Fri., Oct. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Athens Public Library Tim Moquin, of Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, will demonstrate and talk about a new on-line program for planning a funeral or memorial service. Free and open to the public

Free

Athens County Treasurer & Auditor Forums

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

The League of Women Voters of Athens County is sponsoring two Candidates' Forums on Tuesday, October 9th 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. 6:30pm-7:30pm - Athens County Auditor Candidates: Jill Thompson & Dave Owens 7:30pm-8:30pm - Athens County Treasurer Candidates: Ric Wasserman & Gary Van Meter Athens County Auditor and Treasurer candidates will... Read More

Free

Athens County Commissioners Forum

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

Athens County Commissioner Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. Lenny Eliason & Bill Hayes Tuesday, October 2, 6:30-8:00pm in the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens County Commissioner candidates Lenny Eliason and Bill Hayes will answer questions from the audience and media representatives.

Free

Birth Circle September Meeting

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

This month, The Birth Circle will explore facing the unexpected during pregnancy and infancy: when pregnancy ends in loss, when birth is traumatic, and when that new baby requires a visit to the NICU. We will hear from three mothers and learn from their experiences about managing stress, finding support, and ways to support friends... Read More

Free