For a list of this month's Art in the Library see our exhibits calendar
Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries
Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 6, 2012 at 4:30PM
Learn techniques, experiment, and express yourself in this three-day workshop led by artist Terry Fortkamp.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, February 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
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Wii Monday Family Fun Night
At Wells (Albany), February 6, 2012 at 6:00PM
Come join us for family game night at Wells. Wii games for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your favorite Wii game to share.
For kids
Baby Storytime
At Athens, February 7, 2012 at 9:30AM
Celebrate winter with friends and librarian Amy King.
Enrich your child's learning with songs, rhymes, stories and social interaction.
For children through age 24 months. Siblings always welcome.
Storytime
Baby Storytime
At Athens, February 7, 2012 at 11:00AM
Celebrate winter with friends and librarian Amy King.
Enrich your child's learning with songs, rhymes, stories and social interaction.
For children through age 24 months. Siblings always welcome.
Storytime
Needles & Hooks: Knitting and Crochet fun
At Coolville, February 7, 2012 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, February 7, 2012 at 3:30PM
Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30
All are welcome!
For adults
Fun @ 4:00! Valentine Origami with Anne Roberts
At Nelsonville, February 7, 2012 at 4:00PM
Learn how to make origami valentines with envelopes and heart boxes in time for Valentine's Day.
For grades 2 and up. Please register at the library or call 753-2118. Space is limited.
Sponsored by the O'Bleness Foundation.
(Younger kids can make origami frogs at 4:00PM.)
For kids
Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 7, 2012 at 4:30PM
Learn techniques, experiment, and express yourself in this three-day workshop led by artist Terry Fortkamp.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, February 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
Continue reading »For kids
Storytime
At Athens, February 8, 2012 at 9:30AM
Celebrate winter with friends and librarian Amy King.
Enjoy stories, songs, and rambunctious play.
For children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Siblings always welcome.
Storytime
Storytime
At Glouster, February 8, 2012 at 10:30AM
Ages 0--5 and their grown-ups.
Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Storytime
Storytime
At Athens, February 8, 2012 at 11:00AM
Celebrate winter with friends and librarian Lee Branner.
Enjoy stories, songs, and rambunctious play.
For children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Siblings always welcome.
Storytime
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, February 8, 2012 at 11:30AM
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Preschoolers age 2-5 yrs and their caregivers are invited to join Betty for stories and activities. Share the joy of reading with beautiful picture books and felt characters. We will learn songs and rhymes and get out the art supplies to create something to take home.
free and open to the public
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Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, February 8, 2012 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
Junior Lego Robotics
At Athens, February 8, 2012 at 4:00PM
Challenge yourself to think like scientists and engineers to overcome obstacles and solve problems by building and programming Lego robots.
Meets every other Wednesday (January 25 through March 21) from 4pm to 5:30pm. Please plan to attend all five sessions.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 592-4272. Grades K-3.
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"Hearty" Crafts: Valentine Finger Puppet
At Coolville, February 8, 2012 at 4:30PM
Dance your way into someone's heart with these finger puppets.
Ages 3-18 years.
For kids
Knitting Group
At Athens, February 8, 2012 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
Winter Storytime
At Nelsonville, February 9, 2012 at 10:30AM
Thursdays at 10:30.
Join Mary for stories, songs, art, friends and fun!
For childeen 0-5 and their grownups (siblings and friends welcome).
Storytime
Storytime with Betty
At Wells (Albany), February 9, 2012 at 11:30AM
Thursdays at 11:30 am
Preschoolers age 2-5 yrs and their caregivers are invited to join Betty for stories and activities. Share the joy of reading with beautiful picture books and felt characters. We will learn songs and rhymes and get out the art supplies to create something to take home. Free and open to the public
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Play Group
At Coolville, February 9, 2012 at 1:00PM
A great way to meet parents and children in the community!
Join Roxanna for a short period of stories, songs and activities followed by free play for the kids and social time for the adults.
Infants - 5 years and their grown-ups.
Snack will be included.
Storytime
Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 9, 2012 at 4:30PM
Learn techniques, experiment, and express yourself in this three-day workshop led by artist Terry Fortkamp.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, February 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
Continue reading »For kids
