Athol Public Library

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(978) 249-9515

Athol Public Library
568 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: 9:30am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-1:00pm

Upcoming Events

Name: Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared Art Show Opening
Start: 2024-11-12T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared Art Show Opening

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Reception

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Everyone (0-120)

Program Type: Reception

Event Details:

Come meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Free and open to the public.

Artist's statement:

Islands Illuminated: A Journey in Infrared

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

D&D for grown-ups returns!

For information and to get in on the game, contact Joe McNamara: joemichaelmcnamara@yahoo.com

Pink flower made out of plastic beads in terracotta pot.

Teen Crafternoon: Potted Pixel Plants

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Teen Crafternoons

On the second Wednesday of the month, drop by the Teen Space at 3:30 pm for a laid-back craft. Each month there will be a new craft to learn and enjoy. Attend them all or just your favorites.

Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.

STEM Play: Dino Tar Pit

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: School Age Children (8-11)

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Part science education, part playtime, in this program we will make a sticky slime to mimic tar pits!

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.

The Dickens You Say!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Waitlist

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Delvena Theatre Company Presents: The Dickens You Say! Charles Dickens wrote some of the most powerful, imaginative and adored novels of all time.

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

View Details

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

D&D for grown-ups returns!

For information and to get in on the game, contact Joe McNamara: joemichaelmcnamara@yahoo.com

Artful Stitches

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

In this mending workshop, join textile artist and mender Percival Burch for step-by-step guidance in the art of mending by hand.

Booked for Lunch

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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 now at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Register online, call or email Robin at Rbrzozowski@cwmars.org.

Event Details:

This month we will be reading Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults

This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.

Exploring the Unseen:” The Art and Science of Digital Photography

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Presentation Followed by Conversation

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Exploring the Unseen:” The Art and Science of Digital Photography
with photographer Guy Biechele

Stylized family tree in brown, green, and purple

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Archives Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

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:

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Fall Desserts of New England: A Book Talk & Tasting with Tammy Donroe Inman

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults (18+)

Author Visit and Book Discussion, Workshop, Other

Registration

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Author Visit and Book Discussion, Workshop, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 45

Event Details:

Fall Desserts of New England: A Book Talk & Tasting with Tammy Donroe Inman

Free and Open to the Public. Registration Required!

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