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"Read with Benny the Bean" Reading Challenge Begins!

All Day 12/17

Athol Public Library

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Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)

Program Type: Virtual/Online Event

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December 17 - January 31

Preschool Playdate

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Playgroup

Age Group:

Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5)

Program Type: Playgroup

Event Details:

Bring your preschooler to the library for an hour of free play! The program room will have fun things to play with, like the special toys we use for Baby & Toddler Time, a tent, a play tunnel and more!

Book Discussion: Another book by an author you’ve already read

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Club, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Our Last Meeting for the Twelve Month Reading Challenge!

Join us on December 18 at 5:00 for our last session of our Twelve Books in Twelve Months Reading Challenge!

LifePath in the Lobby!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

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Looking to make a difference in your community?

Teen Winter Reading Challenge with blue haired girl in yellow sweater sitting on a grey beanbag chain reading a book.

Teen Winter Reading Challenge Begins

All Day 12/21

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Online Event

Event Details:

Winter is a great time to cozy up with a book and we have a new digital reading challenge to cheer on our teen readers. Read any book, whether it is for school or fun, and no matter the genre or format it counts.

Reception for Wabi-Sabi Woods: Art by Amy Newland

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Reception

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Program Type: Reception

Event Details:

Wabi-Sabi Woods
an exhibition by Amy Newland
in the library’s Conference Room during January and February

Stylized family tree in brown, green, and purple

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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+)

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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!

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Games

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club, Games

Registration Required

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.

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Virtual: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee -- A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Event Details:

Author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers, they cam

Graphic Novel Club: Dog Man

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Book Club

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Large Program Room

Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13)

Program Type: Club, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Graphic Novel Club is a space for graphic novel lovers to come together and talk about the books they love (or hate!). Each month, we will all read the same book and meet at the library to talk about it.

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All Day				Kids' Winter Reading Challenge Begins! All Day Virtual/Online Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Program Type: Virtual/Online Event Event Details: Keep kids excited about reading through the cold winter months with this new challenge from the Athol Library Children's Room! Readers earn a sticker for each hour read and a completed Bingo row.
				This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Teen Winter Reading Starts All Day Teens (12-18) Virtual/Online Event This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Virtual/Online Event Event Details: The snow is falling, and books are calling. Turn the time you spend reading this winter into prizes and extra fun!
9 am		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 "Tweens (10-13)" 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), Tweens (10-13), Everyone (0-120) Story Walk 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 "Tweens (10-13)" group This event is in the "Everyone (0-120)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Park Butterfly Boulders Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), Tweens (10-13), 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.
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11 am					This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group Baby & Toddler Time 11:00am–11:45am Babies (0-3) Early Literacy, Playgroup Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Babies (0-3) Program Type: Early Literacy, Playgroup Registration Required 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 wel 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Booked for Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: 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.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Young Children (5-7) Club, STEAM Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Young Children (5-7) Program Type: Club, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Each kid will be given a small box of LEGOs to build with. Their creations will then go on display in the Children's Room until the following 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Teen Games Afternoon: What Do you Meme? 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (12-18) Games This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Games Event Details: Teens ages 12 - 18 are invited to join Emily in the Teen Space to play What Do You Meme?: Family Edition. Compete with others to create the funniest memes. Match your best caption cards to a photo card each round. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group ATAC Prep Session 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (12-18) This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens (12-18) Event Details: Members of ATAC will be prepping from a collection project. Please see Emily for more information. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
6 pm		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 Chess Club 6:00pm–7:45pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Second Floor Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), 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 Make a Fresh Greenery Wreath with Rachel 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Arts & Crafts Program Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Program Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Athol Cultural Council This program is made possible by support from the Athol Cultural Council. The ACC is a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. This workshop is FULL. People interested in attending are encouraged to join the waiting list in case spots open up.

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