This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Mystery Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Mystery Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Club Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Mystery Discussion Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 to discuss our latest mystery read! Copies of the book are available each month at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required but encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome.
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 Apr 14 2026 Tue 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book discussion: A short story or essay collection. 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book discussion: A short story or essay collection. 5:00pm–6:00pm Book Club Register Now 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.
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 Apr 20 2026 Mon 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon 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.
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 Apr 21 2026 Tue 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Booked for Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults (18+) Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Booked for Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Booked for Lunch Join us on the fourth Monday of the month at noon either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection. Copies of the book are available 4 to 6 weeks before the program at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive the Zoom link. Drop-ins are always welcome. Register by calling the library or emailing Robin at Rbrzozowski@cwmars.org. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Friends of the Athol Public Library Annual Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Friends of the Athol Public Library Annual Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
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 Apr 28 2026 Tue 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue 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.
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 May 4 2026 Mon 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 May 4 2026 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 5 2026 Tue Was he a black sheep? An investigation into the life of my seven greats grandfather, John Dixwell, regicide 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Author Visit and Book Discussion Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 5 2026 Tue Was he a black sheep? An investigation into the life of my seven greats grandfather, John Dixwell, regicide 6:00pm–7:00pm Author Visit and Book Discussion Register Now 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 Event Details: Sarah Dixwell Brown is directly descended from a man who killed a king. The story of that man, John Dixwell, is the subject of her award-winning* book, Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell.
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 May 5 2026 Tue North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 6:00pm–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 May 5 2026 Tue North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 6:00pm–7:45pm Local History 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!
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 May 5 2026 Tue 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 May 5 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 7 2026 Thu Golden Age of Silent Films with Richard Hughes 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Performance, Other, Movie This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 7 2026 Thu Golden Age of Silent Films with Richard Hughes 5:30pm–7:00pm Performance, Other, Movie Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Performance, Other, Movie Event Details: An hour and a half program including film clips of newsreels, cartoons, horror movies, and footage of what it was like going into the Nickelodeon movies back then all put together with live "mood music" piano accompaniment from Mr. Hughes.
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 May 11 2026 Mon 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 May 11 2026 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 12 2026 Tue Mystery Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 12 2026 Tue Mystery Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Club Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Mystery Discussion Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 to discuss our latest mystery read! Copies of the book are available each month at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required but encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome.
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 May 12 2026 Tue 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 May 12 2026 Tue 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.
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 May 18 2026 Mon 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 May 18 2026 Mon 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.
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 May 19 2026 Tue 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 May 19 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 21 2026 Thu Book discussion: A book set in Massachusetts 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 21 2026 Thu Book discussion: A book set in Massachusetts 5:00pm–6:00pm Book Club Register Now 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 25 2026 Mon Booked for Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults (18+) Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Cancelled This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 25 2026 Mon Cancelled Booked for Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Booked for Lunch Join us on the fourth Monday of the month at noon either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection. Copies of the book are available 4 to 6 weeks before the program at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive the Zoom link. Drop-ins are always welcome. Register by calling the library or emailing Robin at Rbrzozowski@cwmars.org. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.
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 May 26 2026 Tue 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 May 26 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 28 2026 Thu Mel Allen: Fifty years of life in New England as lived by the longtime editor of Yankee magazine 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 28 2026 Thu Mel Allen: Fifty years of life in New England as lived by the longtime editor of Yankee magazine 6:00pm–7:30pm Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a timeless look at our region and the people Mel Allen met in his travels working for Yankee Magazine.
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 Jun 1 2026 Mon 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon The First "First Lady"! 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Performance This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon The First "First Lady"! 6:00pm–7:00pm Performance Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Performance Event Details: A Woman-In-History Theatrical PerformanceSpend an hour in the 18th Century with our first ever First Lady, Martha Washington. Includes songs from the battlefields.
