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Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries

Winter Storytime

At Nelsonville, February 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 Wells (Albany), February 23, 2012 at 4:30PM

Learn techniques, experiment, and express yourself with watercolors. Led by artist Terry Fortkamp.

For young people grades K-12.

Kids' Outdoor Club: Backyard Birds

At Chauncey, February 23, 2012 at 4:30PM

Play a game, listen to a story, try a snack, and make a birdfeeder. The birds around us will be our inspiration. This program is hosted in conjunction with Rural Action.

For kids

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:

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For adults

Card Club

At Athens, February 25, 2012 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

Gamespace

At Athens, February 25, 2012 at 1:00PM

This is a peer-led group for teens to gather and play video games together. Bring your own games, controllers, and platform--or share what others have brought.

Saturdays, 1pm - 4:30pm.

Young Adults

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.

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For adults

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.

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For adults

Wintry Watercolors

At The Plains, February 27, 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 27, 28, and March 1 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.

Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 797-4579. For young people grades K-12.

Wii Monday Family Fun Night

At Wells (Albany), February 27, 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 28, 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

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

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Baby Storytime

At Athens, February 28, 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

Spanish Conversation Hour

At Athens, February 28, 2012 at 3:30PM

Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30

All are welcome!

For adults

Wintry Watercolors

At The Plains, February 28, 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 27, 28, and March 1 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.

Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 797-4579. For young people grades K-12.

Fun @ 4:00! Fencing

At Nelsonville, February 28, 2012 at 4:30PM

Are you an elegant epeeist or a fierce and swashbuckling sabreur? Pick up one of three different swords and see which suits your personality the best. You may be an undiscovered fencing champion!

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For kids