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MassHire Job Fair with Aberthaw Construction Company

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

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

MassHire and Aberthaw are recruiting staff for over 70 contractors to work on the Residence at the Park - Turning Ellen Bigelow and Riverbend Schools into apartments.

Drop-ins are welcome!

Book cover for Superspy science. Red handgun on black background.

Virtual: Superspy Science: Science, Death & Tech in the World of James Bond

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

The adventures of James Bond have thrilled and delighted readers since Ian Fleming’s novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in

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Virtual: Poisoning The Well -- How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

Brown background with each month of 2026 listed.

Book Discussion: Any book about or set in winter

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Everyone's invited to this Choose-Your-Own-Book discussion group, sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book.

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Learn about Mass Save

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Event Details:

With freezing temperatures already here and heating costs set to rise yet again, Mass Save is looking to directly engage with residents and connect them with benefits for which they may be eligible.

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Virtual: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

Book cover for Creating a Modern Homestead. Several jars of canned produce.

Virtual: Creating a Modern Homestead

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

For the last ten years, Victoria Pruett of A Modern Homestead has guided her readers through the process of discovering that they truly can incorporate traditional skills into their everyday routines while

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VIRTUAL: Agents of Change -- The Women Who Transformed The CIA

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

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Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Second Floor at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Other

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Bring a puzzle in. Take a puzzle home.

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Make Your Own Snowman Stuffie!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a simple, no-sew snowman stuffie out of a white sock! All materials provided.

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.