Athol Public Library

9:30am-6:00pm

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Learn about FREE College

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

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Event Details:

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

Preschool Playdate

Preschool Playdate

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

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Playgroup

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Playgroup

Event Details:

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!

Another book by an author you've already read

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

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Club, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Event Details:

Looking to make a difference in your community?

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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+)

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, 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)

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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.

Graphic Novel Club - Dog Man - Ages 8-13

Graphic Novel Club: Dog Man

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Large Program Room

Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)

Program Type: Club, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Graphic Novel Club is a space for graphic novel lovers to come together and talk about the books they love (or hate!). Each month, we will all read the same book and meet at the library to talk about it.

MassHire Job Fair with Aberthaw Construction Company

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Everyone (0-120)

Event Details:

MassHire and Aberthaw are recruiting staff for over 70 contractors to work on the Residence at the Park - Turning Ellen Bigelow and Riverbend Schools into apartments.

Drop-ins are welcome!

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Virtual: Superspy Science: Science, Death & Tech in the World of James Bond

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

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

Program Type: Online Event

Event Details:

The adventures of James Bond have thrilled and delighted readers since Ian Fleming’s novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in

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Book Discussion: Any book about or set in winter

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Register Now

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Everyone's invited to this Choose-Your-Own-Book discussion group, sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book.

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Time	Sun (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
1 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 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 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 Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room 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.