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

Three Oceans and a Fifth: Midway and the Falklands in Global Perspective (Hybrid Event)

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

This June marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. America’s victory not only turned the tide against Japan in the central Pacific, it turned the key that interlocked Allied advantage across three oceans. Join guest presenter John Brobst, associate professor of history at Ohio University, where he teaches courses on the British Empire,... Read More

Community Seed Swap

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

Bring your favorite excess seeds, meet with other gardeners, and join ACPL and Community Food Initiatives for an afternoon of tips, stories, and most importantly, seeds. If you don't have any extras or are hoping to start your own garden, local agricultural groups will be on-hand to provide assistance for those looking to turn their... Read More

Make with Us: Fabric Flower Corsages

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

Come to the library between 3:30 and 5:30 to make your own flower corsage from fabric. Part of our "Make With Us: Prom Prep" series. For details about other programs in this series, visit https://bit.ly/Makewithus.

Guided Meditation with Ron Docie

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

Join guided visualization coach Ron Docie in examining a set of mind-calming practices. If you've ever had an interest in meditation, but were unsure of where to start, this is the course for you. Our guest speaker will lead you through a set of mind-calming practices, including a guided deep-relaxation exercise. An optional Q&A and... Read More

The Roots of Immigration: Learnings from a recent visit to Honduras and Guatemala

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

What prompts people to leave their homes in Central America and make the perilous journey to the United States, not knowing if they will be allowed in?  What are people there doing to provide alternatives to migrating?  And how might we respond in a helpful way? These are questions Peggy Gish, who recently returned from... Read More

Free