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Enroll in SNAP and Fuel Assistance

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone (0-120)
Program Type: Other
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Representatives from LifePath will be on hand to help you sign up for SNAP benefits and

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LifePath Information Session

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Lobby at Athol Public Library
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
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LifePath is coming to Athol Library! A LifePath team will be on site in the Athol Library Conference Room to help answer questions about their programs.  Also, there will be opportunities to sign up and volunteer with&nbsp

"gross weird science" and the Mass Cultural Council logo

Gross Weird Science

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)
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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
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…

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Teen: Manga Fan Meetup

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Games, Book Club

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Club, Games, Book Club
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Manga and anime fans unite! Join us in the Teen Space to meet other teens who are interested in the world of anime and manga.

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Hammered Flower Prints

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of creating beautiful floral printed cloth. Discuss how to treat fabric using a binder to help colors last.

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Nature Journaling: Taking a Closer Look

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nature Journaling:  Taking a Closer Look  

July: A book you were drawn to by its cover

Book Discussion: A book with an intriguing cover

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
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This month, we invite you to judge a book by its cover!

Choose a title from our big display on the second floor or read any book you like.  Join us on the third Thursday for a little snack and some fun conversation.

chain mail bracelet

Make a Chain Mail Bracelet with Castle Nitor

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level Up Your Skills!  Learn to make a chainmail bracelet.

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Adult: Metal Bookmark Workshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Athol Public Library
Room: Small + Large Program Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
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Join artist Heather Beck to learn about the structure of copper and how to use drawings, textures, and words to create a custom metal bookmark. Stamp on your favorite quotes or draw a unique design.

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Teen Art Club: Potted Pixel Art Plants

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

You don’t need any sun or water to keep this plant happy! Join us to Use fuse beads to make a pixelated flower and plant it in a terracotta pot.

Open to ages 12-18. Limited supplies available. Registration required.

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Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Teen Art Club: Button Making

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

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

Drop by the Teen Space to make your own pin back buttons. Bring your own images or create one from magazines and print outs. 

Open to ages 12-18. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.  

Teen Art Club

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.