(978) 249-9515

568 Main St

Athol, MA 01331

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Mon, Wed, Thu: 9:30am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-1:00pm

Upcoming Events

Name: Free Comic Book Day
Start: 2024-05-04T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-04T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Second Floor at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Second Floor

Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day is returning to the Athol Public Library on the first Saturday of May! We'll have eight different exclusive free comic book titles available on a first come first serve basis.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 7, 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+)

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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.

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Archives Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

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!

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+)

Waitlist

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.

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+)

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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

Tuesday, May 21, 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+)

View Details

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

Tuesday, May 28, 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+)

View Details

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.

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Archives Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

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!

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 4, 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+)

View Details

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.

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Club, Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Looking for adventure and excitement? Join our Dungeons & Dragons Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, our club welcomes all adventurers ages 10-18.

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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Teen: International Snack Taste Test

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Other

Registration

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Large Program Room

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Join us to taste snacks from Korea! Try new and unique chips, chocolates, and more from across the seas.

Open to teens ages 12-18. Space is limited, register online to reserve your spot.

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.

A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Chocolate with Kim Larkin

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Workshop, Other

Registration

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Event Details:

Join Kim Larkin for a one hour educational workshop. Participants will hear about the health benefits of both dark chocolate and coffee, and where they come from.

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