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Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Early Literacy, Storytime
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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults (18+)
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

D&D for grown-ups returns!

For information and to get in on the game, contact Joe McNamara: joemichaelmcnamara@yahoo.com

Library Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program Room

Switch Gaming

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to drop by for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch.
Enjoy Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Overcooked, Just Dance, and more!

No Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

April Book Discussion: A book about books, bookstores, or libraries

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Adults (18+)
Club, Book Club
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

12 Months  - 12 Books - Of your choosing!

The theme for April is: A book about books, bookstores, or libraries.

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies (0-3)
Early Literacy, Playgroup
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 well as an opportunity to meet other memb

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.

Air Quality and Your Health

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Demonstration and Discussion
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Demonstration and Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The workshop will contain slides, discussion, and hands-on activities on the topic of air quality and our health.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Athol Public Library

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Club, STEAM
Cancelled
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.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Teen Art Club

Enjoy a space to express yourself. Explore new art forms and prompts or just take time to work on your own art. Every skill level is welcome!

  • Every Other Monday
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Ages 12-18
  • Supplies Provided
  • No Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
Story Walk
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.

Teen Coloring Collective

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to stop by the library's Teen Space and take a moment to relax unwind, and color. Work individually or together on a giant coloring page.

Make Slab Mugs with Launchspace

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Our friends from Launchspace will be here leading a clay handbuilding class! Participants will make mugs by rolling clay into slabs, imprinting the clay with various items, cutting the form out and putting the forms together to create a mug.

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.

Late Arrival

This program has a limited amount of supplies and registration seats. If you are not present within the first 15-minutes of the program, your spot may be given to someone else.

ATAC

5:00pm - 6:15pm
Teens (12-18)
Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club

ATAC

WHEN: Last Tuesday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the library.

Teens have to apply before attending meetings!

ATAC (Athol Teen Advisory Council) Application!

Have any great ideas for the library?

Teens in ages12-18 are invited to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council!

Join and Enjoy:
Help Plan Teen Programs
Support Community Projects
Make New Friends
Share and Pick out Books
Voice Your Opinion
Earn Volunteer Hours

If you are interested speak with Emily in the Teen Space to find out more about ATAC.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Athol Historical Commission meeting

5:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Six-Person Quiet Study Room

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Club, Games
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Early Literacy, Storytime
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.

Stickerpalooza 2025

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age Children (8-11)
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

It's Stickerpalooza! We'll have hundreds of cool vinyl stickers to give away! When the program begins, each kid will be given an envelope of stickers.

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.

Drop-Off Program

This program is designed for children only. Please plan to drop off your child and pick them up at the conclusion of the program. 

Late Arrival

This program has a limited amount of supplies and registration seats. If you are not present within the first 15-minutes of the program, your spot may be given to someone else.

Teen: Manga Fan Meetup

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Club, Games, Book Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club, Games, Book Club
Event Details:

Manga and anime fans unite! Join us in the Teen Space to meet other teens who are interested in the world of anime and manga.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Teen Cross Stitch Bookmarks

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to join Emily in the Teen Space to learn the basics of cross stitching. We'll have everything you need to learn this classic craft, plus hands-on instructions to get you started.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Candle Making with Launchspace

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our friends from Launchspace will be here showing you how to make candles! Using a small water balloon dipped into wax, we will make a round wax shell that will then be wicked and filled to create an excellent candle.

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.

Late Arrival

This program has a limited amount of supplies and registration seats. If you are not present within the first 15-minutes of the program, your spot may be given to someone else.

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies (0-3)
Early Literacy, Playgroup
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 well as an opportunity to meet other memb

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.

Athol Mini Game Con: Games Galore

12:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We'll be playing all sorts of games in the library's program room, from 12:30pm - 4:45pm. Drop by to try out new and classic board games and card games including UNO, Clue, Exploding Kittens, Battle Sheep, Sleeping Queens, and more!