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Garden Bundles!

05/02/2022 @ 4:00pm - 05/27/2022 @ 5:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
May 2 – 27th! These bundles include up to three books on the gardening topic of your choice. So, grab your gloves, get outside and use those green thumbs. Each bundle will include a seed packet to start your garden, generously provided by the Gree...

Knit-Wits Knitting group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Please feel free to drop by this knitting circle style group. Knit, crochet, or work with any kind of fiber arts.  Free and open to teens and adults. All skill levels welcome. Materials not provided.  ...

Family Pizza Garden

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), School Age Children (5-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshop
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
In this program, we'll get you started with planting your own container garden of pizza toppings, including tomatoes and various herbs. Materials and time will also be provided for decorating your container garden! This project was made possible i...

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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.

Wii Gaming: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join Emily in the Teen Space to play Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Early Literacy, Playgroup
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 members of the community a...

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.

Booked for Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Club
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Booked for Lunch

Join us on the fourth Monday of the month at noon either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection. Copies of the book are available now at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Register online, call or email Robin at  Rbrzozowski@cwmars.org.

Event Details:
The theme for May is Beach Reads. We will be reading and discussing "That Summer" by Jenifer Weiner. ...

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Adults

This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Club, STEAM
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (5-11)
Program Type: Club, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Each kid will be given a small box of LEGOs to build with. Their creations will then go on display in the Children's Room until the following week. This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their fami...

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.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Story Walk
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Park Butterfly Boulders
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), School Age Children (5-11), Tweens (10-13), 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. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather), read the book together...

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.

ATAC

5:00pm - 6:15pm
Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program 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 grades 6 - 12 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.  

Mild Knights Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesdays for drop-in chess! Led by David Price & Clint Eklund. Free and open to the public. ...

Knit-Wits Knitting group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Please feel free to drop by this knitting circle style group. Knit, crochet, or work with any kind of fiber arts.  Free and open to teens and adults. All skill levels welcome. Materials not provided.  ...

Tween Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Club

Tween Club!

The Children’s Room and the Teen Space have teamed up to offer an exclusive club specifically for kids ages 10-13! This club will be largely member-driven, with different activities each month tailored to what our tweens want.

No registration is required. Face masks recommended.

Preschool for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Games
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Take some to have fun, relax, and just be a kid again. Listen to a story, color with crayons, fingerpaint, play with playdough and blow bubbles! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Early Literacy, Playgroup
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 members of the community a...

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.

Closed

All Day
Branches:
Athol Public Library

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Story Walk
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Park Butterfly Boulders
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), School Age Children (5-11), Tweens (10-13), 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. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather), read the book together...

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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (5-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (Grades 6-12 or ages 11-18)

Paws to Read

Our friend, Hunter the Therapy Dog, and his human, Amanda, visit the library every month to help kids practice reading! Therapy dogs provide a safe, nonjudgmental presence for emergent readers to read aloud. 

Call the library to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Hunter.

Event Details:
Our friend, Hunter the Therapy Dog, and his human, Amanda, visit the library every month to help kids practice reading! Therapy dogs provide a safe, nonjudgmental presence for emergent readers to read aloud.  Call the library to sign up for a...

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.

Mild Knights Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesdays for drop-in chess! Led by David Price & Clint Eklund. Free and open to the public. ...

Knit-Wits Knitting group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Please feel free to drop by this knitting circle style group. Knit, crochet, or work with any kind of fiber arts.  Free and open to teens and adults. All skill levels welcome. Materials not provided.  ...

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Early Literacy, Playgroup
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 members of the community a...

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Club, STEAM
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (5-11)
Program Type: Club, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Each kid will be given a small box of LEGOs to build with. Their creations will then go on display in the Children's Room until the following week. This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their fami...

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.