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5:00pm - 6:15pm
Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club

ATAC

WHEN: Last Tuesday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the library.

Teens have to apply before attending meetings!

ATAC (Athol Teen Advisory Council) Application!

Have any great ideas for the library?

Teens in ages12-18 are invited to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council!

Join and Enjoy:
Help Plan Teen Programs
Support Community Projects
Make New Friends
Share and Pick out Books
Voice Your Opinion
Earn Volunteer Hours

If you are interested speak with Emily in the Teen Space to find out more about ATAC.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

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.  All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required.  The clu...

First Day Scarf Bombing Collection

All Day
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Event Details:
For the second year in a row, members of ATAC (the library's Athol Teen Advisory Council) are collecting items to give to the annual scarf bombing in Athol. All the items collected at the library will be shared with Deja Vu C...

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.

Energy Committee Workshop on Heat Pumps

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presentation Followed by Conversation
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47

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 well as an opportunity to meet other members of the community a...

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.

Richie Davis: Flights of Fancy, Souls of Grace - Reading & Book Signing

10:30am - 11:30am
Author Visit and Book Discussion
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Author Visit and Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Flights of Fancy, Souls of Grace . . . a third collection of true tales from extraordinary lives to inspire and celebrate . . . Here are stories that matter. Stories that celebrate life. Here are true accounts of lives grounded in conscience, r...

Teen Winter BINGO Begins

All Day
Other
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Members of ATAC (the library’s Athol Teen Advisory Council) got together this fall to design a special winter BINGO challenge for all teens ages 12-18 to enjoy. Teens can complete activities at home and in the library and cross th...

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. This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their families...

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.

Teen Art Club: Decorate the Teen Space

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club

Teen Art Club

Enjoy a space to express yourself. Explore new art forms and prompts or just take time to work on your own art. Every skill level is welcome!

  • Every Other Monday
  • 4pm - 5pm
  • Ages 12-18
  • Supplies Provided
  • No Registration Required
Event Details:
At this Art Club meeting we'll be creating winter decorations for the Teen Space.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

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. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather), read the book together...

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.

Paws to Be Calm

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Teen ages 12-18 are invited to take a break and hang out with the lovable Hunter, a trained therapy dog. Hunter, the black lab, loves pats and will be ready for a chill time in the teen space. No registration required. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Paws to Read

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Paws to Read
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Our friend, Hunter the Therapy Dog, and his human, Amanda, visit the library every month to help kids practice reading! Therapy dogs provide a safe, nonjudgmental presence for emergent readers to read aloud. 

Call the library to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Hunter.

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.

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Local History
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Archives Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join us! This informal group will meet on the first Monday of each month to take turns sharing what we're working on and to help one another with our genealogy quests.  We'll also do "Show and Tell" - feel free to bring photos, documents...

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.  All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required.  The clu...

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.

Creative Corner

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Club
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:
Valuing Our Children's Teen Group will be meeting at the library for a special activity! Drop-ins welcome.  For more information about Valuing Our Children's Teen Group contact Charlene at 978-249-8467 or follow this link to register your ...

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Club, Games
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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. We will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:30 to explore the ...

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.

Make Fluffy Slime! (ages 8-11)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Slime is a sensory STEM sensation! Come make fluffy slime with us! Materials are limited, so registration is required.  ...

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.

Late Arrival

This program has a limited amount of supplies and registration seats. If you are not present within the first 15-minutes of the program, your spot may be given to someone else.