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Learn about FREE College

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Representatives from MWCC will be in our lobby to share information about how you can attend college for free.  Please drop in!

 

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"Read with Benny the Bean" Reading Challenge Begins!

All Day 12/17
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

December 17 - January 31

Preschool Playdate

Preschool Playdate

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Playgroup

Age Group:

Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)
Program Type: Playgroup
Event Details:

Bring your preschooler to the library for an hour of free play! The program room will have fun things to play with, like the special toys we use for Baby & Toddler Time, a tent, a play tunnel and more!

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Book Discussion: Another book by an author you’ve already read

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

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

Our Last Meeting for the Twelve Month Reading Challenge!

Join us on December 18 at 5:00 for our last session of our Twelve Books in Twelve Months Reading Challenge!

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LifePath in the Lobby!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Event Details:

Looking to make a difference in your community? 

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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
Event Details:

Join us!

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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
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.

Graphic Novel Club - Dog Man - Ages 8-13

Graphic Novel Club: Dog Man

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Graphic Novel Club is a space for graphic novel lovers to come together and talk about the books they love (or hate!). Each month, we will all read the same book and meet at the library to talk about it.

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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!

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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

Age Group:

Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: 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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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with J.T. Turner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Performance, Storytelling
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Performance, Storytelling
Registration Required
Event Details:

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Witness the classic tale of A Christmas Carol come beautifully to life as actor J.T. Turner portrays Charles Dickens and every single character from the story in this one-man show.