Upcoming Events
- My Impressionist World: Paintings by Linda White Batey — Thursday February 2, 2023, 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Preschool Storytime — Thursday February 2, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
- A Chuck Stewart Homecoming (Recently Discovered/Unseen Works) — Thursday February 2, 2023, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Sprouting Melodies — Saturday February 4, 2023, 11:00am - 11:30am
- Tabletop RPG Club — Saturday February 4, 2023, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- An Introduction to Natural Burials — Saturday February 4, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Civil War Round Table — Monday February 6, 2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Baby and Toddler Storytime — Wednesday February 8, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Baby and Toddler Storytime — Wednesday February 8, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Spanish Conversation Hour — Wednesday February 8, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History
In the late 1930s, the library Board began to realize that a public library in Athens could offer a different experience and a more diverse collection than the Ohio University’s library. The Athens library originated on W. Union St. in 1935, later moving to W. Washington St. and then on to N. Court St. It’s been at the current location since 1993 and was expanded in 2005, effectively doubling its square footage.
Programming
The Athens library branch is our busiest and largest. On any given week, you can attend an author talk, cooking workshop, multiple storytimes, yoga, a music concert, artist reception, and book and knitting clubs. It hosted a Steampunk Spectacle every fall for nearly a decade.
All programs at this library are supported by the Friends of the Athens Public Library, who host an ongoing used book sale inside this location.
Other Services
- Print from home
- Wifi
- Public outdoor playspace
- Meeting rooms
- Notary services
- Bike checkouts
- Copiers/fax service
- Voter registration
- One-on-one technology help
- Plentiful parking