Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries

Live Healthy Kids! (and teens!!!)

At Coolville, June 13, 2013 at 12:30PM

Thursdays, June 6--July 25, 12:30 pm

Find out about food preparation, nutrition, and everything edible in these hands-on workshops. 

Feed your mind and taste the results with COMCorps members Jenn Thompson of Community Food Initiatives and Community Health Programs and Matt Moore of Rural Action.

A Live Healthy Appalachia Program

Book Camp

Find a Treasure, Make a Treasure

At Athens, June 13, 2013 at 2:00PM

Emboss a golden foil image with artist Lynda Berman.

Book Camp

Free Supper for Kids ages 1-18

At Chauncey, June 13, 2013 at 3:30PM

Monday through Friday, June 10--August 2, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sponsored by HAP Community Action Regional Food Center and the Ohio Department of Education

 

Book Camp

Stories, Games, and Gardening

At Chauncey, June 13, 2013 at 4:30PM

All welcome.

Thursdays, June 13--August 1, 4:30 pm

Book Camp

Boardgames Club

At Athens, June 13, 2013 at 5:00PM

Learn how to play award-winning board games from around the world!

One hundred games will be accessible, and you can bring your own.

There will be no role-playing or miniature gaming.

This will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 5pm.

For adults

Epic Book Club: PARADISE LOST

At Athens, June 13, 2013 at 7:00PM

In the four sessions of this series we will discuss John Milton's Paradise Lost in terms of its place in epic tradition and in the context of seventeenth-century England.

Each progressive meeting will cover a different section of the book.

Week 4: Reconciliation and History
(Read Books 10-12)

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For adults

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Coolville, June 14, 2013 at 11:30AM

Monday to Friday, June 3 to August 16, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Glouster, June 14, 2013 at 12:00PM

Monday through Friday, June 3--July 19

Sponsored by HAP Community Action Regional Food Center and the Ohio Department of Education

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Nelsonville, June 14, 2013 at 12:00PM

Monday through Friday, noon to 1:00 pm.

June 3 to August 9

Book Camp

Books Are Boring: exploration lab for kids who hate to read

At Coolville, June 14, 2013 at 1:30PM

Meet a mad scientist and experiment with reading.

Ages 9-12

Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1:30 pm

Book Camp

Free Supper for Kids ages 1-18

At Chauncey, June 14, 2013 at 3:30PM

Monday through Friday, June 10--August 2, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sponsored by HAP Community Action Regional Food Center and the Ohio Department of Education

 

Book Camp

"Rock the Library" featuring The Protest

At Coolville, June 14, 2013 at 4:00PM

The Protest wants to bring hope to those who might be struggling with difficult life situations like suicide, drugs, addiction, bullying, or depression by sharing their musical ministry and influence, bundling a positive message into each track.

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Young Adults

Artist's Reception: Community Through Quilting

At Athens, June 15, 2013 at 1:30PM

Eight quilters from the Seams Like Home quilting group will be exhibiting their quilts throughout the entire Athens Public Library.  These accomplished quilters meet on a weekly basis at the Shade Community Center, giving life and creativity to the local now-closed schoolhouse. These quilters are committed to the re-emergence and growth of traditional quilting.

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For adults

Silly Safari with live-animal handler Coyote Chris

At Glouster, June 17, 2013 at 11:00AM

Get up close to furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy friends.

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Coolville, June 17, 2013 at 11:30AM

Monday to Friday, June 3 to August 16, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Glouster, June 17, 2013 at 12:00PM

Monday through Friday, June 3--July 19

Sponsored by HAP Community Action Regional Food Center and the Ohio Department of Education

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Nelsonville, June 17, 2013 at 12:00PM

Monday through Friday, noon to 1:00 pm.

June 3 to August 9

Book Camp

NOW PLAYING @ your library

At Coolville, June 17, 2013 at 1:00PM

A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason.

Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime: 117 minutes (1 hour, 57 minutes)

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Book Camp

Silly Safari with live-animal handler Coyote Chris

At The Plains, June 17, 2013 at 2:00PM

Get up close to furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy friends.

Book Camp

Free Supper for Kids ages 1-18

At Chauncey, June 17, 2013 at 3:30PM

Monday through Friday, June 10--August 2, 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sponsored by HAP Community Action Regional Food Center and the Ohio Department of Education

 

Book Camp