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Boston Light presented by Retired Light Keeper, Sally Snowman

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Local History, Lecture with Slides
Program Full
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Local History, Lecture with Slides
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716.

Baby & Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Early Literacy, Playgroup
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.

Paws to Read (no registration!)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paws to Read
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Paws to Read
Event Details:

Hunter the therapy dog visits the library monthly to help kids practice reading. This month, we're having a special drop-in program where kids can visit with Hunter--no registration needed!

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.

Junk in the Trunk - Spring Cleaning Edition!

9:30am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Event Details:

It's the Friends of the Library Junk in the Trunk community rummage sale - Spring Cleaning Edition! Join us for recycling and treasure hunting at the same time!

Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Club, STEAM
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.

Embrace Technology Group #2

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Workshop, Technology Class
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Workshop, Technology Class

Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Story Walk
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.

Mystery Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Club, Games
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. 

Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Literacy, Storytime
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.

Tweens: Escape from the Rogue Planet

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Games, STEAM
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Escape from the Rogue Planet
You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home!

Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Six-Person Quiet Study Room

Teen: Escape from the Rogue Planet

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Games, STEAM
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Escape from the Rogue Planet
You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home!

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Adult: Escape from the Rogue Planet

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Games, STEAM
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Escape from the Rogue Planet
You and your group have crash landed on a Rogue Planet. Repair the ship, plot a return course, & survive the journey home!