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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.**

"Puzzle Swap!" in bright outlined lettering over a background of scattered colorful puzzle pieces

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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Genealogy series: Getting started

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation Followed by Conversation

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join genealogist Philip Johnson to learn how to get started with the basics:  which charts are useful and how to create and fill them in and some good sources for basic genealogy information.

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 4, 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.

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VIRTUAL: An Evening for People Who Love Animals -- Melanie Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Virtual: The Art Spy -- The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland

Wednesday, February 11, 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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LifePath in the Lobby!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Event Details:

Looking to make a difference in your community? 

"fossil dig"

Fossil Dig

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

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)
Registration Required
Event Details:

This hands-on program will teach kids about archaeology as they dig through a sand brick for real fossils. Kids can identify the fossils and bring them home to keep.

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Opening reception for Susan Pepper Aisenberg Art Show

5:00pm–6:30pm
Reception
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Reception
Event Details:

Meet the Artist!

Book launch and art show reception for Bird Girl

5:30pm–6:30pm
Reception, Reading & Book Signing
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Reception, Reading & Book Signing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet artist Duston Spear, whose work is on view in the conference room gallery.

Book launch and art show reception for Bird Girl

5:30pm–6:30pm
Reception, Reading & Book Signing
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Reception, Reading & Book Signing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet artist Duston Spear, whose work is on view in the conference room gallery.

Book launch and art show reception for Bird Girl

5:30pm–6:30pm
Reception, Reading & Book Signing
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Reception, Reading & Book Signing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet artist Duston Spear, whose work is on view in the conference room gallery.