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Story Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Story Time:

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture bo...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime

Story Time

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time.

Want to know what to expect? Check out our Story Time page on YouTube

The benefits of Story Time are limitless! Participating regularly in Story Time teaches children social skills, like how to listen, sit still, and be part of a group. It encourages early literacy by spending time reading and getting excited about books! Even singing songs together help develop phonological awareness (the ability to recognize and work with sounds in spoken language).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Portrait of a cartoony llama made out of felt and pom poms on a blue backgroung.

Teen Crafternoon: Felt Pennants

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Teen Crafternoons:

On the second Wednesday of the month, drop by the Teen Space at 3:30 pm for a laid-back craft. Each month there will be a new craft to learn and enjoy. Attend them all or just your...

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly teen crafternoon as we create personalized felt pennants. Teens can create their own designs with scissors, felt, pom-poms, and some glue. The finished proj...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Teen Crafternoons

On the second Wednesday of the month, drop by the Teen Space at 3:30 pm for a laid-back craft. Each month there will be a new craft to learn and enjoy. Attend them all or just your favorites.

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly teen crafternoon as we create personalized felt pennants. Teens can create their own designs with scissors, felt, pom-poms, and some glue.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Sally Snowman

Boston Light presented by Retired Light Keeper, Sally Snowman

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Local History, Lecture with Slides
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel L...

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Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Local History, Lecture with Slides
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716.

"baby and toddler time"

Baby & Toddler Time

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Playgroup
Age Group:
Babies (0-3)
Event Details:

Baby & Toddler Time promotes early literacy and togetherness through singing, reading, and playing! This program gives caregivers time to play and bond with their bab...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup
Event Details:

Baby & Toddler Time promotes early literacy and togetherness through singing, reading, and playing! This program gives caregivers time to play and bond with their babies as wel

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

two cartoon children petting a Hunter, a black lab

Paws to Read (no registration!)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Paws to Read
Age Group:
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Event Details:

Hunter the therapy dog visits the library monthly to help kids practice reading. This month, we're having a special drop-in program where kids can visit with Hunter--no registratio...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Paws to Read
Event Details:

Hunter the therapy dog visits the library monthly to help kids practice reading. This month, we're having a special drop-in program where kids can visit with Hunter--no registration needed!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Junk in the Trunk - Spring Cleaning Edition!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Athol Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone (0-120)
Event Details:

It's the Friends of the Library Junk in the Trunk community rummage sale - Spring Cleaning Edition! Join us for recycling and treasure hunting at the same time! You can sign up ...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Event Details:

It's the Friends of the Library Junk in the Trunk community rummage sale - Spring Cleaning Edition! Join us for recycling and treasure hunting at the same time!

Knitting notions

Knitting Group

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Event Details:

This knitting group is open to all ages and skill levels! Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 to knit, crochet, or hand-sew in a group setting. Beginners welcome! There will be ...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This knitting group is open to all ages and skill levels! Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 to knit, crochet, or hand-sew in a group setting. Beginners welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

image reads "LEGO CLUB" surrounded by LEGOs and hands playing with them

LEGO Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Club, STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Event Details:

LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room! Creations are kept on displ...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Club, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room! Creations are kept on display for one week.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Embrace Technology Group #2

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs:

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Workshop, Technology Class

Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs

image shows a story walk board featuring pages from the book, "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy" next to it is a cartoon grandparent and child observing the board

Story Walk

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Library Park Butterfly Boulders at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Story Walk
Age Group:
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
Event Details:

Valuing Our Children provides us with Story Walks every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second ...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Park Butterfly Boulders
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Story Walk
Event Details:

Valuing Our Children provides us with Story Walks every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Mystery Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Chess Club Poster

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Second Floor at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Club, Games
Age Group:
Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library.  Learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge.  All ages wil...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Club, Games
Event Details:

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library. 
Learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge. 

Story Time

Story Time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Story Time:

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture bo...

Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime

Story Time

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time.

Want to know what to expect? Check out our Story Time page on YouTube

The benefits of Story Time are limitless! Participating regularly in Story Time teaches children social skills, like how to listen, sit still, and be part of a group. It encourages early literacy by spending time reading and getting excited about books! Even singing songs together help develop phonological awareness (the ability to recognize and work with sounds in spoken language).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library strives to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Purple landscape with hazy blue moon on horizon.

Tweens: Escape from the Rogue Planet

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Event Details:

Escape from the Rogue Planet You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home! The Athol Public Lib...

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Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Escape from the Rogue Planet
You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home!

Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Six-Person Quiet Study Room at Athol Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Six-Person Quiet Study Room