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Featured Events

Graphic Novel Club: Wings of Fire

Thursday, March 12, 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)

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.

Jarice Hanson performing as Frances Perkins in black suit and veiled hat

Frances Perkins: A Woman's Work

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

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Performance

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Who was Frances Perkins? Find out in this one-woman play looking at the life of the first woman Secretary of Labor.

March - a book featuring an unlikely friendship

Book discussion: A book featuring an unlikely friendship.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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.

100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture with Slides

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Lecture with Slides

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the Athol Public Library at 568 Main Street, Athol, on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30-6:30p.m., when we welcome Nick Zaino for 100 Years of Boston Comedy!

Genealogy series: What to do with Old Photos and Documents, and more!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation Followed by Conversation

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation

Registration Required

Event Details:

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, April 1, 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

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.

Genealogy series: Using DNA

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation Followed by Conversation

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join genealogist Philip Johnson to learn how to get started with the basics: which charts are useful and how to create and fill them in and some good sources for basic genealogy information.

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 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

Event Details:

Join us!

Teen Manga Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Try out our most requested club for teens, Manga Book Club! Come together to talk about manga.

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Book discussion: A short story or essay collection.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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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9 am				Reservation Children's Advocacy - Child Abuse Awareness Flag Raising 9:00am–10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Lobby
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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 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 well as an opportunity to meet other memb 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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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.
2 pm			Reservation Domestic Violence Training Presentation for Municipal Employees 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room
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 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. 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.		This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Tiny Art Making 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Gather in the Teen Space to make tiny art pieces. Keep your project or enter them into the library's Tiny Art Show to be on display in May. Free and open to all teens ages 12-18. Drop ins welcome, no registration required. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
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5 pm		Art Show Reception: John Armstrong 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room
6 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 Genealogy series: Using DNA 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Presentation Followed by Conversation Register Now Registration Required 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 Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation Registration Required Event Details: Join genealogist Philip Johnson to learn how to get started with the basics: which charts are useful and how to create and fill them in and some good sources for basic genealogy information. 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 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.
7 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 North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 7:00pm–7:45pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Local History 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 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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