Athol Public Library

9:30am-6:00pm

(978) 249-9515

Athol Public Library
568 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:30am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

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

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-1:00pm

Upcoming Events

Name: Just Dance! Nintendo Switch (for kids)
Start: 2025-03-13T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-13T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

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Just Dance! Nintendo Switch (for kids)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: School Age Children (8-11)

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Have fun and get moving playing Just Dance! at the library! Follow along with the characters on the screen, copying their dance moves to popular songs. This game accommodates four players—participants will take turns with the controllers.

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.

Movie still from "The Princess Bride" in marquees style boarder.

Teen Movie Night: The Princess Bride

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Space for a movie.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

D&D for grown-ups returns!

For information and to get in on the game, contact Joe McNamara: joemichaelmcnamara@yahoo.com

March: A book about someone with a marginalized identity

Book Discussion: A book about someone with a marginalized identity

Thursday, March 20, 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

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

NEW BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FOR 2025

12 Months 12 Books - Of your choosing!

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Teen Service Saturday: Cards For Hospitalized Kids

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Need to check off some volunteer hours, work on your resume, or just want to help people in need?

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.

Zoom: Resistance to the Nazi Regime: The Memoir of Ilse Seger

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Virtual/Online Event

Event Details:

The Memoir of Ilse Seger: Wife, Mother, Hostage, Nazi Resister is a gripping narrative of adventure and intrigue about the wartime life and resistance of an ordinary, decent woman.

Author Visit: Hattie Bernstein

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit and Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author Visit and Book Discussion

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

Event Details:

Please join us in welcoming Hattie Bernstein with her book, Don Quixote's Hammer.

Stylized family tree in brown, green, and purple

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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!

image shows purple images of a dragon and different sided dice over a yellow background and reads "dungeons and dragons club"

Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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: 1

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.

Abnormal America with the Geekgal

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Other, Lecture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 44

Event Details:

Abnormal America: A Slideshow Presentation with the Geekgal

Disclaimer(s)

Adults

This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.

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Teen Movie Night: The Princess Bride

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens (12-18)

Movie

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Space for a movie.

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.

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