Week Calendar

Name: Learn About FREE College!
Start: 2024-11-04T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-04T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

Learn About FREE College!

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Everyone (0-120)

Event Details:

Visit our lobby and learn how to go to college for FREE!

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, November 5, 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!

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, November 6, 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: 2

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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Author Visit and Workshop with Kai Carol Jud

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

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Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

You're invited to join Kai Carol Jud, a resident of Wendell and a mystical traveler, in celebrating the release of her memoir "Life of Kai: a memoir of awakening."

Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared Art Show Opening

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Reception

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Everyone (0-120)

Program Type: Reception

Event Details:

Come meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Free and open to the public.

Artist's statement:

Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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

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Teen Crafternoon: Potted Pixel Plants

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Teen Crafternoons

On the second Wednesday of the month, drop by the Teen Space at 3:30 pm for a laid-back craft. Each month there will be a new craft to learn and enjoy. Attend them all or just your favorites.

Event Details:

You don’t need any sun or water to keep this plant happy! Join us to Use fuse beads to make a pixelated flower and plant it in a terracotta pot.

Open to ages 12-18. Limited supplies available. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.

STEM Play: Dino Tar Pit

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

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: STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Part science education, part playtime, in this program we will make a sticky slime to mimic tar pits!

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.

Caregivers Welcome

Children ages 7-11 can attend this program with or without an adult. Please be mindful of your child’s needs and abilities when deciding whether or not to accompany them.

The Dickens You Say!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Waitlist

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Delvena Theatre Company Presents: The Dickens You Say! Charles Dickens wrote some of the most powerful, imaginative and adored novels of all time.

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

View Details

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

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Time	Mon (1/29)	Tue (1/30)	Wed (1/31)	Thu (2/01)	Fri (2/02)	Sat (2/03)
9 am		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. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Story Walk 9:30am - 3:00pm Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120) Story Walk 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. This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Park Butterfly Boulders Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120) Program Type: Story Walk Event Details: Valuing Our Children provides us with Story Walks every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board. 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.		LifePath Information Session 9:30am - 11:00am Program Full Registration Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: LifePath is coming to Athol Library! Beginning in January, every month from 9:30-11:00am (First Thursday of the Month) a LifePath team will be on site in the Athol Library Conference Room to help answer questions about the
10 am		Reservation Y Program for Seniors 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room	This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5) Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime Story Time Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time. Want to know what to expect? Check out our Story Time page on YouTube The benefits of Story Time are limitless! Participating regularly in Story Time teaches children social skills, like how to listen, sit still, and be part of a group. It encourages early literacy by spending time reading and getting excited about books! Even singing songs together help develop phonological awareness (the ability to recognize and work with sounds in spoken language). 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. 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 "Adults (18+)" group. Embrace Technology Group #1 10:00am - 11:30am Adults (18+) Technology Class This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Technology Class Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs
11 am					This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. Baby & Toddler Time 11:00am - 11:45am Babies (0-3) Early Literacy, Playgroup This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-3) Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup Event Details: Baby & Toddler Time promotes early literacy and togetherness through singing, reading, and playing! This program gives caregivers time to play and bond with their babies as wel 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. 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.
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2 pm			Embrace Technology 2:00pm - 3:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library
3 pm	This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) Club, STEAM This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11) Program Type: Club, STEAM Event Details: LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room! Creations are kept on display for one week. 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 "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Tween & Teen Just Dance Party 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Games This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Program Type: Games Event Details: Dance your heart out as we play Just Dance 2022 on the Nintendo Switch.	This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Teen Party Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens (12-18) Games This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Games Event Details: Teens ages 12-18 are invited to drop by the Teen Space to play one of the library's popular party games. These easy to learn games are built for laughs and silly fun. Come join the fun! No registration required.
4 pm				Reservation English Language Learners Families Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room
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6 pm		Reservation Bidwell Property Presentation 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Purpose of Meeting Join us to continue the conversation about the future of the Bidwell site. Representatives from The BSC Group will present their summary of the first public meeting and the town-wide survey they conducted as well as provide recommendations f This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" 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. Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Club, Games This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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