Athens County Public Library
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Jordan Pepper, director of the Athens chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as she shares NAMI's mission and speaks on the importance of mental health care in a rural setting. Jordan will also speak about her own personal experiences (highlighted in a recent article by Propublica).
Fall Chamber Music Concert at Athens Public Library
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesOhio University School of Music faculty members return to the Athens Public Library for a Saturday afternoon of free chamber music. This Saturday's program features Lucas Borges and Emely Phelps in works for trombone and piano and special guest Blake Adams alongside Richard Blumenthal in works for saxophone and piano. Join us again on Saturday,... Read More
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles and CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a special collection of gardening and vintage books. Also free dictionaries and atlases! Most items are three for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring a bag and... Read More
The Athens Village Tech Fair
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesDid you miss the Tech Fair? Friday, February 15th, The Athens Village will be having a Tech Fair from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Athens Public Library, weather be willing. The Village’s volunteers will help you with any questions you have about your cell phone, smart watch, tablets, or computers. Please charge your devices before... Read More
Parent to Parent Support
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesAthens La Leche League hosts a monthly meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Athens Public Library. Join us to talk about topics like attachment parenting, breastfeeding and whole foods for the whole family.
Screening The Film “13th”
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio chapter of the national organization, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) will show the 2016 film, 13th, at the Athens Public Library from 2-5pm. The film centers around the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolishes slavery, except in cases of criminal punishment. 13th has been praised by critics, and has... Read More
Bird Listening: Why birding is more than just watching Presented by Kyle Carlsen
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesIn this introductory workshop, Kyle explores the subtle science and exact art of bird listening. He discusses the value of engaging your auditory sense while in the field, how to train your ears to pick out individual birds from an overwhelming chorus, and methods for learning and remembering bird sounds. Kyle Carlsen is based near... Read More
Free Seminar: “The ABCs and ESGs of Sustainable Investing”
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesSustainability is the economic imperative of our time. Investors are not only incorporating sustainability into their daily lives, but also into the way they invest. You’re invited to a special presentation on the ABCs and ESGs of Sustainable Investing. We hope you’ll join us to learn about this investment process that seeks to identify financially... Read More