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Featured Events

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Learn about Mass Save

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Event Details:

With freezing temperatures already here and heating costs set to rise yet again, Mass Save is looking to directly engage with residents and connect them with benefits for which they may be eligible.

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Virtual: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

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Virtual: Creating a Modern Homestead

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

For the last ten years, Victoria Pruett of A Modern Homestead has guided her readers through the process of discovering that they truly can incorporate traditional skills into their everyday routines while

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VIRTUAL: Agents of Change -- The Women Who Transformed The CIA

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

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Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Second Floor at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Other

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Bring a puzzle in. Take a puzzle home.

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Make Your Own Snowman Stuffie!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a simple, no-sew snowman stuffie out of a white sock! All materials provided.

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Genealogy series: Getting started

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 3, 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, February 4, 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.

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VIRTUAL: An Evening for People Who Love Animals -- Melanie Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

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