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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.

Local Author Story Time and Craft: Sylvia Wetherby

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet local author, Sylvia Wetherby, in the play area while she reads her newest picture book, "Oak Seed." Sylvia will have signed books for people to purchase and will lead a fun and simple acorn craft.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Drop In Card Making

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library's Teen Space any time between 3:30 and 5pm to make a card for someone special. We'll have paper, craft supplies, stickers, inspiration, and more ready for your creations.  

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
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

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen: Random Acts of Kindness Project

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Athol Public Library's Teen Space and Heywood Healthcare School Based Services are teaming up to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week. 

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
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 "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 "Tweens (10-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Process Art for Kids and Teens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Process Art is a creative free-for-all! Rather than follow along with directions to make a specific craft, participants are free to simply create whatever they like!

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.

Color Chaos

All Day
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children's Room will be full of cool things to color, including exclusive coloring pages, large drawing pages, and a giant fabric poster we'll use for decoration after! Stop by any time to color and create.

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.

Button Making for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In this program, kids will get to create up to three customized buttons they can take home and keep!

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.

Teen Drop-In Button Making

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (12-18)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
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

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Accepting donations for Craft Supply Swap

9:30am - 5:45pm
Everyone (0-120)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please bring your craft supply donations to the program room between 9:30 and 5:45. Sort and place them by category onto the labeled tables.

This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Accepting donations for Craft Supply Swap

1:00pm - 4:45pm
Everyone (0-120)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please bring your craft supply donations to the program room between 1:00 and 4:45. Sort and place them by category onto the labeled tables.

This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Craft Supply Swap

10:00am - 12:30pm
Everyone (0-120)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft Supply Swap!
Back by popular demand!

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
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

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Block Printing Workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Block printing with rubber (sometimes referred to as "linocut" which references the linoleum blocks some people carve instead) is a great way to customize your clothes, curtains, tote bags, and many other textiles!

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (12-18)
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

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

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.

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)
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.