Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries
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Storytime
At Nelsonville, May 23, 2013 at 10:30AM
Thursdays at 10:30 am.
Join Mary for stories, songs, art, friends and fun!
For ages 0-5 and their grownups.
Storytime
Storytime with Betty
At Wells (Albany), May 23, 2013 at 11:30AM
Thursdays @ 11:30 join Betty for stories and rhymes. Preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to have fun with picture books and enjoy a hands-on activity.
Storytime
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At Glouster, May 23, 2013 at 1:00PM
Eight years on, a new evil rises from where the Batman and Commissioner Gordon tried to bury it, causing the Batman to resurface and fight to protect Gotham City... the very city which brands him an enemy.
Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Runtime: 165 minutes (2 hours, 45 minutes)
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Cozy Storytime
At Chauncey, May 23, 2013 at 4:00PM
Enjoy books, play with puppets, giggle and rhyme with children's librarian Lee Branner.
Storytime
Create a Handmade Book
At Wells (Albany), May 23, 2013 at 4:00PM
school age children are invited to stop by the library and create a Handmade Book. all materials will be provided
free and open to the public
For kids
Variety Hour: Seed Starts
At Chauncey, May 23, 2013 at 4:30PM
Play games, make art, garden, read books, and do projects with librarian Lee Branner and occasional guests.
For kids
Epic Book Club: PARADISE LOST
At Athens, May 23, 2013 at 7:00PM
In the four sessions of this series we will discuss John Milton's Paradise Lost in terms of its place in epic tradition and in the context of seventeenth-century England.
Each progressive meeting will cover a different section of the book.
Week 1: "Milton’s England, Hell, and Heaven"
(Read Books 1-3)
For adults
Card Club
At Athens, May 25, 2013 at 1:00PM
Drop in and play Yu-Gi-Oh!, DS, Pokemon, Magic, or...
Bring your cards if you have some; if you don't, come play anyway!
Saturdays, 1pm-4:30pm
Young Adults
Needles & Hooks: Knitting and Crochet Fun
At Coolville, May 28, 2013 at 1:00PM
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly group setting along with teacher Yelena Conley.
Group meets every other week.
Yarn available for beginners or those without a project.
For adults
Spanish Conversation Hour
At Athens, May 28, 2013 at 4:00PM
Every Tuesday from 4:00 til 5:00
All are welcome!
For adults
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, May 29, 2013 at 11:30AM
Wednesdays @ 11:30 join Betty for stories and rhymes. Preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to have fun with picture books and enjoy a hands-on activity.
Storytime
Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, May 29, 2013 at 2:00PM
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm.
Move... Relax... Gain flexibility... Breathe... Stretch... Gain strength
Instructor Linda Cochran teaches simple yoga poses.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.
For adults
Knitting Group
At Athens, May 29, 2013 at 5:00PM
Every Wednesday from 5 til 8 pm.
Bring a project to work on and join us for knitting and conversation.
Beginners and kids are welcome.
For adults
Storytime with Betty
At Wells (Albany), May 30, 2013 at 11:30AM
Thursdays @ 11:30 join Betty for stories and rhymes. Preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to have fun with picture books and enjoy a hands-on activity.
Storytime
Epic Book Club: PARADISE LOST
At Athens, May 30, 2013 at 7:00PM
In the four sessions of this series we will discuss John Milton's Paradise Lost in terms of its place in epic tradition and in the context of seventeenth-century England.
Each progressive meeting will cover a different section of the book.
Week 2: "Eden, Marriage, and Rebellion"
(Read Books 4-6)
For adults
Saturday Knitting Group
At Athens, June 1, 2013 at 9:00AM
9-10 am, First Saturday of each month
Bring a project to work on and join us for knitting and conversation.
For adults
World Atlatl Association Competition Day!
At Athens, June 1, 2013 at 10:00AM
A prehistoric sporting event on the library green! The atlatl is the successor of the spear and the predecessor of the bow! Ray Stischek, leader of our area's local Atlatl Association will host what is officially kn
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NOW PLAYING @ your library
At Athens, June 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason.
Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Runtime: 117 minutes (1 hour, 57 minutes)
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Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18
At Coolville, June 3, 2013 at 11:30AM
Monday to Friday, June 3 to August 16, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Book Camp
Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18
At Nelsonville, June 3, 2013 at 12:00PM
Monday through Friday, noon to 1:00 pm.
June 3 to August 9
Book Camp
