Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries
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Tai Chi with Frances Gander
At The Plains, May 17, 2012 at 6:00PM
Join Frances Gander for this Tai chi intro-session. You will learn the Tai Chi way of moving and the philosophy that guides it. Tai Chi will improve your flexibility, balance, and circulation. Wear loose clothing.
Tai chi is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”—practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply.
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Puppets at Play presents Cinderella
At The Plains, June 5, 2012 at 2:00PM
A new twist on the old tale directed by Dayton Willison.
Remember, "Wishing only takes you so far."
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, June 6, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
Magician Pattrick Przysiecki
At The Plains, June 12, 2012 at 2:00PM
A four-time international magic champion will dazzle and amaze with magic, music and plenty of audience participation
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, June 13, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
Splash into Writing
At The Plains, June 13, 2012 at 2:00PM
Come play with words! Using drawing and writing we will develop short pieces to refresh and delight our spirit and imagination. With poet and Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Wendy McVicker and Theo Peck-Suzuki.
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 13, 14 and 15, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Book Camp
Splash into Writing
At The Plains, June 14, 2012 at 2:00PM
Come play with words! Using drawing and writing we will develop short pieces to refresh and delight our spirit and imagination. With poet and Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Wendy McVicker and Theo Peck-Suzuki.
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 13, 14 and 15, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Book Camp
Splash into Writing
At The Plains, June 15, 2012 at 2:00PM
Come play with words! Using drawing and writing we will develop short pieces to refresh and delight our spirit and imagination. With poet and Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist Wendy McVicker and Theo Peck-Suzuki.
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 13, 14 and 15, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Book Camp
The Three Little Caddis Flies
At The Plains, June 19, 2012 at 2:00PM
An action-packed fairy tale of the forest with Sarah Forrest of the Wayne National Forest.
Did you know? Caddis flies are one of the biggest groups of insects!
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, June 20, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
Upcycling Steel Cans
At The Plains, June 21, 2012 at 4:00PM
We'll be using colorful paper, paints, ribbins, buttons and other accessories to transform steel cans into something entirely different! Bring your own clean steel cans and any special papers or items you wish to use to upcycle them into a unique keepsake. Makes a great gift that can be personalized for the recipient! Supplies will be provided.
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Snakes! small, medium and LARGE
At The Plains, June 26, 2012 at 2:00PM
Get up close with David Sagan of Hocking Woods Nature Center.
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, June 27, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
The Buzz on Bees
At The Plains, July 3, 2012 at 2:00PM
Meet the insects and taste the product of their labor with beekeeper Kerri Shaw.
Book Camp
Journey to the Constellations
At The Plains, July 10, 2012 at 2:00PM
Enjoy a game, a craft, stories and lots of images and information about the dark sky above with the Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society.
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, July 11, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
Dream, Play and Read with Rufus and Ohio University Athletes
At The Plains, July 17, 2012 at 2:00PM
Collect autographs, cheer for Rufus, play games and have fun!
Book Camp
Storytime with Betty
At The Plains, July 18, 2012 at 11:30AM
Ages 2 to 5
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
June 6 to July 25 (except July 4)
Storytime
Photo Bugs Unite!
At The Plains, July 23, 2012 at 2:00PM
Take pictures and share photography tips while exporing the local area. Upload your shots and learn some computer techniques with librarian Betty Ranck.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 23, 24, and 25, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Grades 2 and up. Please register. Space is limited.
Please plan to attend all three sessions.
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Photo Bugs Unite!
At The Plains, July 24, 2012 at 2:00PM
Take pictures and share photography tips while exporing the local area. Upload your shots and learn some computer techniques with librarian Betty Ranck.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 23, 24, and 25, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Grades 2 and up. Please register. Space is limited.
Please plan to attend all three sessions.
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