Upcoming Events
- African American Pioneer Women: An Historical Exhibit — Monday July 6, 2020, 12:00am - 12:00am
- The Women of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (VIRTUAL PROGRAM) (Part 1 of 3) — Thursday July 16, 2020, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- The Women of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (VIRTUAL PROGRAM) (Part 2 of 3) — Thursday July 23, 2020, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- The Women of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (VIRTUAL PROGRAM) (Part 3 of 3) — Thursday July 30, 2020, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Develop the Negatives: The Photography of Jordan Dean — Monday August 3, 2020, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Baby and Toddler Storytime — Monday August 3, 2020, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Traditional Hide-Tanning Apprenticeship — Tuesday August 4, 2020, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Spanish Conversation Hour — Tuesday August 4, 2020, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Morning Yoga — Wednesday August 5, 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am
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 has 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 a monthly used book sale at this location.
Ask here about free Culture Passes to popular area sites like the Athens MakerSpace.
Other Services
- Wifi
- Public outdoor playspace
- Meeting rooms
- Notary services
- Bike checkouts
- Copiers/fax service
- Voter registration
- One-on-one technology help
- Plentiful parking
