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Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Adults (18+)

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

"Read with Benny the Bean" Reading Challenge Begins!

All Day 12/17

Athol Public Library

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Virtual/Online Event

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Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)

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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

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December 17 - January 31

Preschool Playdate

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

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Playgroup

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Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)

Program Type: Playgroup

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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!

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

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Club, Book Club

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Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Club, Book Club

Registration Required

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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!

LifePath in the Lobby!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

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Looking to make a difference in your community?

Teen Winter Reading Challenge with blue haired girl in yellow sweater sitting on a grey beanbag chain reading a book.

Teen Winter Reading Challenge Begins

All Day 12/21

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

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Online Event

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Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Online Event

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Winter is a great time to cozy up with a book and we have a new digital reading challenge to cheer on our teen readers. Read any book, whether it is for school or fun, and no matter the genre or format it counts.

Reception for Wabi-Sabi Woods: Art by Amy Newland

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Reception

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Program Type: Reception

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Wabi-Sabi Woods
an exhibition by Amy Newland
in the library’s Conference Room during January and February

Stylized family tree in brown, green, and purple

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+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Archives Room

Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Local History

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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

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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: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee -- A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

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Author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers, they cam

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9 am				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: D&D One Shot 9:45am–12:45pm Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Dungeon Master James will guide players through an adventure in this mini-Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Open to adults ages 18 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: D&D One Shot (2) 9:45am–12:45pm Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Dungeon Master Owen will guide players through an adventure in this mini-Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Open to adults ages 18 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Athol Mini Game Con: Teen D&D 9:45am–12:45pm Teens (12-18) Games Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Program Full 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 Registration Required Event Details: In the Teen Space on Saturday, we'll be hosting a teen led D&D one shot. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Open to ages 12-18.
10 am				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 Athol Mini Game Con 10:00am–12:45pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games, STEAM 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games, STEAM Event Details: Local Dungeon Master and game enthusiast Joe McNamara is teaming up with the Athol Public Library to bring a brand-new event to the library. 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 This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: Chess 10:00am–12:45pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games 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 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 Lobby Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join coach Clint and members of the library's Chess Club for a morning of chess at the library. Learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge. 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 Athol Mini Game Con: Games Galore 10:00am–12:45pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: We'll be playing all sorts of games in the library's program room, from 10am - 12:45pm. Drop by to try out new and classic board games and card games including UNO, Clue, Exploding Kittens, Battle Sheep, Sleeping Queens, and more!
11 am
12 pm			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 Athol Mini Game Con: Games Galore 12:30pm–5:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: We'll be playing all sorts of games in the library's program room, from 12:30pm - 4:45pm. Drop by to try out new and classic board games and card games including UNO, Clue, Exploding Kittens, Battle Sheep, Sleeping Queens, and more! 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 Athol: Mini Game Con 12:30pm–5:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games, STEAM 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games, STEAM Event Details: Local Dungeon Master and game enthusiast Joe McNamara is teaming up with the Athol Public Library to bring a brand-new event to the library.
1 pm			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 This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games 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 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: Tables Between the Study Rooms Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join coach Clint and members of the library's Chess Club for a morning of chess at the library. Learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: D&D One Shot 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Dungeon Master James will guide players through an adventure in this mini-Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Open to adults ages 18 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Athol Mini Game Con: D&D One Shot (2) 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Dungeon Master Dylan will guide players through an adventure in this mini-Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Open to adults ages 18 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older. This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Athol Mini Game Con: Party Games 1:00pm–4:00pm 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: Teen Space Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Program Type: Games Event Details: We'll be playing party games in the Teen Space from 1 - 2pm and 2:30pm - 4pm.
2 pm
3 pm			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 Athol Mini Game Con: TCG Meet Up 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games 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: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your favorite trading card game collection and meet up with others to swap cards and play. Great for Pokémon and Magic the Gathering fans to meet other local players.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Teen: Manga Fan Meetup 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (12-18) Club, Games, Book Club 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: Club, Games, Book Club Event Details: Manga and anime fans unite! Join us in the Teen Space to meet other teens who are interested in the world of anime and manga. 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.
5 pm
6 pm	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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