Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries

How to Effectively Use Nature Field Guides

At Athens, May 17, 2012 at 6:30PM

Field guides are windows into the natural world that aim to help us identify the plants and animals around us. But do you sometimes feel like you need an instruction manual for the field guide? This program is designed to help you better understand what to expect from these valuable resources and how to get the most out of them. Some of the topics covered will include:

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For adults

The Linda Lukasik Piano Studio: The Last Recital

At Athens, May 19, 2012 at 10:00AM

The students in Linda Lukasik's piano studio will perform a final recital for their teacher on the last day before Linda's retirement. After 25 years, Linda is retiring with her husband to their farm in Meigs County to quilt, garden, write music and raise chickens!

The students have picked their favorite pieces to share, and these pieces range from classical to jazz.

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For adults

Inklings

At Athens, May 19, 2012 at 10:00AM

An outgrowth of the teen writing workshop, this friendly group will continue the work of improving their creative writing.

Newcomers welcome. Meets on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of every month.

Participants should be age 13 and above.

Young Adults

Card Club

At Athens, May 19, 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

The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited

At Athens, May 22, 2012 at 10:00AM

Every Other Tuesday, 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM

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For adults

Spanish Conversation Hour

At Athens, May 22, 2012 at 3:30PM

Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30

All are welcome!

For adults

Yoga For People 50 and Up

At Athens, May 23, 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

Lego Robotics -- May Sessions

At Athens, May 23, 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 four Wednesdays (May 2, 9, 16, and 23) from 4pm to 5pm. Please plan not to miss more than one session.

Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 592-4272. Grades 4 and above.

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For kids

Caregiver Series: How to Talk to Doctors, with Penny Shelton, MD

At Athens, May 24, 2012 at 3:30PM

Penny Shelton, MD, will discuss "How to Talk to Doctors".

Refreshments are provided by Hickory Creek Nursing Center.

The program runs from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.

For adults

Author Book Talk: Hotblood by Juliann Whicker

At Athens, May 24, 2012 at 6:30PM

Join local author Juliann Whicker to discuss her debut book Hotblood: A House of Slide novel. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

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Young Adults

Ratha-Con Athens Comic Book Festival Panel Discussion

At Athens, May 26, 2012 at 10:00AM

This discussion on the nature of comics, their past, present and future, will be held in the Big Meeting Room of Athens Public Library. Our panelists will be talented comic book illustrators/writers: Sandy Plunkett, Steve Richter, and Chris Monday.

This is part of a three-day multi-venue festival organized by Kelly Lawrence, Events Coordinator of Arts West.

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For adults