For a list of this month's Art in the Library see our exhibits calendar
Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries
*CANCELLED* Candidate Forum for 94th House District Representative Race *CANCELLED*
At Athens, February 23, 2012 at 6:30PM
*CANCELLED*CANCELLED*CANCELLED*
MICHAH MARTINDALE HAD AN UNRESOLVABLE SCHEDULE CONFLICT, SO HE IS UNABLE TO ATTEND; OUT OF A SENSE OF FAIRNESS, THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HAS CHOSEN NOT TO HOLD THIS EVENT SINCE IT WOULD THEN REPRESENT ONLY ONE OF THE CANDIDATES.
These are the candidates:
Continue reading »Artist Reception and Poetry Reading by Wendy McVicker
At Athens, February 25, 2012 at 1:30PM
The February artist reception features posters by typography students from the University of Dayton under the direction of Molly Schoenhoff. The exhibit, titled “another language altogether” features poems by Wendy McVicker. During the reception, at 2:00 pm a poetry performance by Wendy McVicker with music accompaniment by Emily Prince.
Continue reading »The Underground Railroad and an Historical Novel of Ohio's Heroes and Villains
At Athens, February 25, 2012 at 2:00PM
Although Ohio was never a slavery state, that didn't mean it was always hospitable to black residents or fugitives.
Continue reading »The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited
At Athens, February 28, 2012 at 10:00AM
Every Other Tuesday, 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM
Continue reading »Spanish Conversation Hour
At Athens, February 28, 2012 at 3:30PM
Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30
All are welcome!
CANCELLED****15th Congressional District Race: Democratic Primary Candidates Forum****CANCELLED
At Athens, February 28, 2012 at 6:30PM
****REGRETTABLY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT WHICH AROSE FOR CANDIDATE, SCOTT WHARTON****
These are the candidates:
Pat Lang
Scott Wharton
Sponsored by the Athens Country League of Women Voters.
Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, February 29, 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.
Knitting Group
At Athens, February 29, 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.
Knitting Group
At Athens, March 3, 2012 at 9:00AM
First Saturdays of the month 9-10 am.
Bring a project to work on and join us for knitting and conversation.
Beginners and kids are welcome.
Spanish Conversation Hour
At Athens, March 6, 2012 at 3:30PM
Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30
All are welcome!
Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, March 7, 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.
Needles & Hooks: Knitting and Crochet fun
At Coolville, March 13, 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.
Spanish Conversation Hour
At Athens, March 13, 2012 at 3:30PM
Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30
All are welcome!
Reception for 100 Ohio Women in Air and Space Exhibit and the Ohio University Women in Aviation
At Athens, March 13, 2012 at 5:30PM
March is Women’s History month.
Continue reading »Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, March 14, 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.
Recollections A gathering for senior citizens and their friends
At Coolville, March 20, 2012 at 2:00PM
Please join us as we share memories, look at photographs and yearbooks, and spend time with old friends and new.
Refreshments will be served.
Spanish Conversation Hour
At Athens, March 20, 2012 at 3:30PM
Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30
All are welcome!
Yoga For People 50 and Up
At Athens, March 21, 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.
Telemakhos and the Odyssey: The Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Series
At Athens, March 22, 2012 at 6:30PM
Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest and most important works in the literature of Western Civilization. What did it mean to the audience for which it was originally composed and how does it relate to the world of experience we live in today? That is the essential foundational question for this four-part discussion series, sponsored by The National Endowmen
Continue reading »Needles & Hooks: Knitting and Crochet fun
At Coolville, March 27, 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.
