Events at Your Athens County Public Libraries
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Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 6, 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 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
Continue reading »Wii Monday Family Fun Night
At Wells (Albany), February 6, 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.
Fun @ 4:00! Valentine Origami with Anne Roberts
At Nelsonville, February 7, 2012 at 4:00PM
Learn how to make origami valentines with envelopes and heart boxes in time for Valentine's Day.
For grades 2 and up. Please register at the library or call 753-2118. Space is limited.
Sponsored by the O'Bleness Foundation.
(Younger kids can make origami frogs at 4:00PM.)
Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 7, 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 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
Continue reading »Junior Lego Robotics
At Athens, February 8, 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 every other Wednesday (January 25 through March 21) from 4pm to 5:30pm. Please plan to attend all five sessions.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 592-4272. Grades K-3.
Continue reading »"Hearty" Crafts: Valentine Finger Puppet
At Coolville, February 8, 2012 at 4:30PM
Dance your way into someone's heart with these finger puppets.
Ages 3-18 years.
Wintry Watercolors
At Glouster, February 9, 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 6,7, and 9 at 4:30pm. Please plan to attend each session.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 767-3670. For young people grades K-12.
Sponsored by the O'Blenness Foundation.
Continue reading »"Hearty" Crafts: Stained-glass Hearts
At Coolville, February 9, 2012 at 4:30PM
These stained-glass creations will melt your sweetie's heart.
Older children will be using an iron to melt their projects. Pre-made hearts will be provided for younger children.
Ages 3-18 years.
Thursday Afternoon Variety Hour
At Chauncey, February 9, 2012 at 5:00PM
Play games, make art, read books, and do projects with librarian Lee Branner and occasional guests.
Kids' Yoga with Melanie Gorscak
At Athens, February 10, 2012 at 4:00PM
Mix it up this winter with our yoga sampler. Come to the library any or all Friday(s) at 4pm to experience yoga from the unique perspective of a changing line-up of instructors.
Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.
"Hearty" Crafts: Lollipop Flowers
At Coolville, February 10, 2012 at 4:30PM
"Sucker" your friends into being your valentine with this simple card.
Ages 3-18 years.
"Hearty" Crafts: Gnome Sweet Gnome Valentine
At Coolville, February 13, 2012 at 4:30PM
Create gnomes to carry your valentine message to friends. Googly eyes and Hersheys kisses will sweeten the deal.
Ages 3-18 years.
Wii Monday Family Fun Night
At Wells (Albany), February 13, 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.
Fun @ 4:00! Make Valentine Cards
At Nelsonville, February 14, 2012 at 4:00PM
An after school program on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm for school-aged kids grades K-6.
Join us for a variety of great programs - games, art and special visitors!
Valentine Origami with Anne Roberts
At Athens, February 14, 2012 at 4:30PM
Learn how to make origami valentines with envelopes and heart boxes for Valentine's Day.
For grades 2 and up. Please register at the library or call 592-4272. Space is limited.
Sponsored by the O'Bleness Foundation.
"Hearty" Crafts: Valentine Butterflies
At Coolville, February 14, 2012 at 4:30PM
Show you care with cute butterflies made with chewing gum and pipe cleaners.
Ages 3-18 years.
Lego Robotics
At Athens, February 15, 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 every other Wednesday (February 1 through March 28) from 4pm to 5:30pm. Please plan to attend all five sessions.
Space is limited. Please register at the desk or call 592-4272. Grades 4 and up.
Continue reading »Thursday Afternoon Variety Hour
At Chauncey, February 16, 2012 at 5:00PM
Play games, make art, read books, and do projects with librarian Lee Branner and occasional guests.
Kids' Yoga with Melanie Gorscak
At Athens, February 17, 2012 at 4:00PM
Mix it up this winter with our yoga sampler. Come to the library any or all Friday(s) at 4pm to experience yoga from the unique perspective of a changing line-up of instructors.
Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.
Fun @ 4:00! Fencing
At Nelsonville, February 21, 2012 at 4:00PM
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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