Athens Public Library
Beginner-friendly Scottish Dance Class
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesWork out your brain and body and meet new friends! Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun! Absolutely no experience or partner necessary. Location: Athens Public Library large meeting room (just inside the front doors) Cost: Free! Attire: Clothes... Read More
Take & Make Lucky Star Garland
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesTake this kit home to make your own chain of lucky paper stars. Make a wish on each one, and hang them up somewhere that sparks joy. Available while supplies last.
Comic Book Coasters
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for an in-person craft program in the YA/Teen section of the library, COVID-19 pending.
Passion Works Costumes & Bike Tour
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPassion Works and Appalachian Understories have joined forces to provided a 4 mile family fun ride along the Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway. Participants will hear stories of how the bikeway got its name and why this section of the river was rerouted. Passion Works artist will join us on the ride and will provide costumes for... Read More
The Knights of Labor: Documentary Viewing and Concert of Traditional Music
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesDocumentary filmmaker Burr Beard will give a viewing of his new movie, "Music of the Knights of Labor". The film will be preceded by a brief presentation on the making of the film, and then an audience discussion will follow the viewing. After the talk, the folk duo of Burr Beard and Jack Wright will perform songs... Read More
Storytime for Adults: Sherlock Holmes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPlease enjoy this bracing Victorian tale of mystery, adventure and detection, as read and characterized by librarian Todd. A short discussion will follow the live reading.
The Photography of Brian Blauser: A Career Retrospective
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesDual exhibit with Southeast Ohio History Center. The Library's half of the exhibition visitors can view the legacy of Brian Blauser's over half century of concert photography of regional musicians and stars of Mountain Stage. The other half of this exhibition is on display at the Southeast Ohio History Center, which will open one day earlier on... Read More
Take-and-Make: Miniature Fairy Gardens
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCreate your own miniature fairy garden – small enough to fit in an altoids tin. All supplies provided. While supplies last.
Summer with the Library – Take &Make: Pride Bottlecap Pendants
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThese quick and easy-to-use kits can help you put together your own pride flag bottlecap pendants. They can be used to make a combination of necklaces or keychains. Pick up at the Athens Library while supplies last.
Sculpted and Tailored Dolls: The Artful Craft of Vivian Huggins
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesI have been making dolls for a long time out of everything from paper, to sticks and mud. I wanted to make a doll that had lots of detail. I used clay for the hands, head and feet, and then attached them to a cloth body. The first clay dolls I made were with air-dry... Read More