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This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
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.

The World of Owls - LIVE Owl Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Demonstration and Discussion, Nature
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Demonstration and Discussion, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Our friends at Wingmasters will be at the library to teach us all about the incredible world of owls!

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.

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
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

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
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.

This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group.

Insect Safari with Professor Bugman

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Nature, STEAM
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is being held at the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park. Make sure to meet us at the park--not at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group.

Insect Safari with Professor Bugman

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Nature, STEAM
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is being held at the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park. Make sure to meet us at the park--not at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

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
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.

This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.

The Outdoor Spectacular with Trevor the Games Man

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Park Ampitheater
Age Group: Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Trevor the Games Man will be stilt-walking at the library, giving out 9ft tall high fives!

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.

This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.

Gross Weird Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Susie Maguire, award-winning teacher and storyteller, will be visiting us from Amsterdam with her traveling show all about Gross Weird Science! Highly engaging, interactive, and hilarious, in this program we uncover incredible things like…

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 "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
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

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
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.

This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
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.

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.

Family Retro Gaming with One Up Games

2:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Games
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for our retro video game free play event, hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, One Up Games! Bring the whole family and show your kids your favorite game from childhood.

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 "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
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

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
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.

This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
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.

This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group.

Screen Printing for Kids with LaunchSpace

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Large Program Room
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to design a t-shirt or a tote bag? Come learn how to screen print on fabric! LaunchSpace will be at the library with an assortment of screens to teach the basic tricks and techniques of screen printing on cloth.

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.

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
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms
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.

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
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.

This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group.

Story Walk

9:30am - 3:00pm
Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Everyone (0-120)
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.

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.

History of Nintendo with One Up Games

3:30pm - 6:30pm
School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Games, STEAM
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Presented by One Up Games. Learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today.

This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group.

The Great Big Scavenger Hunt

10:30am - 5:30pm
Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Games, Nature
Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
Program Type: Games, Nature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers ages 5-11! Follow the clues around the library, both indoors and outdoors, until you achieve victory!

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.