This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Knitting Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Knitting Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) Club, STEAM This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Club, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Teen Art Club: Button Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Teen Art Club: Button Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts 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 Event Details: Drop by the Teen Space to make your own pin back buttons. Bring your own images or create one from magazines and print outs. Open to ages 12-18. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue 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 This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue 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), 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.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Teen Dry Felting with Launchspace 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Teen Dry Felting with Launchspace 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Explore the unique properties of wool fiber and how felting works based on those properties. Using felting needles, foam blocks, and wool, we will create a felted bird. Other figures such as mushrooms, animals, flowers, etc. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 6:00pm - 7:45pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Local History Register Now Registration This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 6:00pm - 7:45pm Local History Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Archives Room Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Local History Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join us!
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Club, Games This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5) Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 2:00pm - 3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Registration This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Registration This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults (18+) Games Registration This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Games Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults (18+) Games Register Now Registration This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Games Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: This session is for staff only. Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 2:00pm - 3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Registration This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Kids & Tweens - Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) Games Registration This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Kids & Tweens - Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Games Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (12-18) Games Registration This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Games Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Event Details: Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games!What is an Escape Room?
This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Baby & Toddler Time 11:00am - 11:45am Babies (0-3) Early Literacy, Playgroup This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Baby & Toddler Time 11:00am - 11:45am 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.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Knitting Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Knitting Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) Club, STEAM This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Club, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue 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 This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue 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), 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Club, Games This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5) Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Enroll in SNAP and Fuel Assistance 9:30am - 11:00am Everyone (0-120) Other This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Enroll in SNAP and Fuel Assistance 9:30am - 11:00am Other Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Everyone (0-120) Program Type: Other Event Details: Representatives from LifePath will be on hand to help you sign up for SNAP benefits and
Aug 14 2025 Thu LifePath Information Session 9:30am - 11:00am Aug 14 2025 Thu LifePath Information Session 9:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Lobby Event Details: LifePath is coming to Athol Library! A LifePath team will be on site in the Athol Library Conference Room to help answer questions about their programs. Also, there will be opportunities to sign up and volunteer with 
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu LEGO Waterworks Challenge 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) STEAM Registration This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu LEGO Waterworks Challenge 3:30pm - 4:30pm STEAM Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Can you build a LEGO creation that holds water? Create a pool, lake, or whatever you’d like and see what happens when we pour water on it. 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. Caregivers Welcome Children ages 7-11 can attend this program with or without an adult. Please be mindful of your child’s needs and abilities when deciding whether or not to accompany them.
