Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Nelsonville, June 21, 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 21, 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

Zumba Specialty Class: Beginning Zumba Dance and Zumba Toning Chair Exercises (an Sentao)

At Athens, June 21, 2013 at 2:00PM

Your teacher: Kim Knapp-Browne, licensed Zumba Fitness & Toning instructor

What is Zumba Fitness?

  • Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends Latin and international music, and easy to learn steps like the cha-cha, salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more – no prior dance experience necessary

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For adults

Free Supper for Kids ages 1-18

At Chauncey, June 21, 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

Mastering the Art of the Atlatl

At Athens, June 22, 2013 at 10:00PM

The atlatl is a prehistoric hunting weapon which launches short javelins called "darts".

Come learn the technique, marksmanship and athleticism of using this device with targets.

Ray Strischek and his local group of veteran atlatl specialists will teach you all there is to know.

This will take place on the library green

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For adults

Howl at the Moon With a Ground-Dweller Tune!

At Glouster, June 24, 2013 at 11:00AM

Tom Seiling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, will perform a rolicking program of humorous songs guaranteed to engage everyone.  

Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica and...  a drum machine!

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Coolville, June 24, 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 Nelsonville, June 24, 2013 at 12:00PM

Monday through Friday, noon to 1:00 pm.

June 3 to August 9

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Glouster, June 24, 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

Howl at the Moon With a Ground-Dweller Tune!

At The Plains, June 24, 2013 at 2:00PM

Tom Seiling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, will perform a rolicking program of humorous songs guaranteed to engage everyone.  

Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica and...  a drum machine!

Book Camp

Free Supper for Kids ages 1-18

At Chauncey, June 24, 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

Howl at the Moon With a Ground-Dweller Tune!

At Chauncey, June 24, 2013 at 4:30PM

Tom Seiling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, will perform a rolicking program of humorous songs guaranteed to engage everyone.  

Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica and...  a drum machine!

Book Camp

American Sign Language Workshop with April Dunaway

At Nelsonville, June 24, 2013 at 6:00PM

Get started signing and practice what you you know.

Everyone welcome.

Mondays, June 10,17, and 24, 6:00 pm.

Book Camp

Baby Storytime

At Athens, June 25, 2013 at 9:30AM

Ages 0 to 24 months.

Tuesdays, 9:30am and 11am.

Storytime

The Creative Heart: a writing workshop for teens

At Athens, June 25, 2013 at 10:00AM

Tuesday--Saturday, June 25--29, 10 am --noon.

Grades 7 and up.  All skill levels welcome.

What is the story you want to tell, the image you want to capture?  Explore and expand your creativity and your love of language with author Amy Coombs.

 

Young Adults

Baby Storytime

At Athens, June 25, 2013 at 11:00AM

Ages 0 to 24 months.

Tuesdays, 9:30am and 11am.

Storytime

Live Healthy Kids! (and teens!!!)

At Glouster, June 25, 2013 at 11:00AM

Tuesdays, June 4--July 23, 11 am

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

Milk Jug Herb Gardens with Mary and Taryn

At Nelsonville, June 25, 2013 at 11:00AM

Smell the aromas, plant seeds and seedlings, and learn about herbs.

With librarians Mary and Taryn.

Book Camp

Free Lunch for kids ages 1-18

At Coolville, June 25, 2013 at 11:30AM

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

Book Camp

Storytime with Betty

At Wells (Albany), June 25, 2013 at 11:30AM

Tuesdays @ 11:30 join Betty for stories and rhymes. Preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to have fun with picture books and enjoy a hands-on activity.

Storytime