Week Calendar

Name: Booked for Lunch
Start: 2024-11-25T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-25T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

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: 24

Event Details:

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

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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:

Join us!

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Tween & Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Games

Age Group:

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

Program Full

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club, Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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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LifePath Information Session

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

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

Enroll in SNAP and Fuel Assistance

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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

Event Details:

Representatives from LifePath will be on hand to help you sign up for SNAP benefits and

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Teen: Manga Fan Meetup

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 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

Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.

Learn About FREE College!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Everyone (0-120)

Event Details:

Visit our lobby and learn how to go to college for FREE!

Teen Crafternoon: Winter Gnomes

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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:

This month we'll be turning wooden spoons, felt, faux fur, and some extra bits and bobs into adorable gnomes. You can use your unique bearded friend to decorate for the winter or even keep them up all year long.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Only

This program is designed for teens only.

Friends of the library annual accessories sale announcement flyer

Friends 5th Annual Accessories Sale

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+), Everyone (0-120)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

IT''S TIME! for the Friends of the Library's 5th Annual Accessories Sale.

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Time	Mon (3/11)	Tue (3/12)	Wed (3/13)	Thu (3/14)	Fri (3/15)	Sat (3/16)
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 "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 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. 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), 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.
10 am		Reservation Y Class - "Let's Get Started" 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room	This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5) Early Literacy, Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3-5)" group. 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), Preschoolers (3-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime Story Time Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time. Want to know what to expect? Check out our Story Time page on YouTube The benefits of Story Time are limitless! Participating regularly in Story Time teaches children social skills, like how to listen, sit still, and be part of a group. It encourages early literacy by spending time reading and getting excited about books! Even singing songs together help develop phonological awareness (the ability to recognize and work with sounds in spoken language). 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 "Adults (18+)" group. Embrace Technology Group #1 10:00am - 11:30am Adults (18+) Technology Class 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Technology Class Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Teen Service Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (12-18) Other 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: Other Event Details: Join Emily in the Teen Space to spend time working on charitable projects and earn volunteer hours. All teens, ages 12-18, are invited to drop by for as long as you can and join us.
11 am					This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. Baby & Toddler Time 11:00am - 11:45am Babies (0-3) Early Literacy, Playgroup This event is in the "Babies (0-3)" group. 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 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 well as an opportunity to meet other memb 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			Embrace Technology Peer Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Other Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Other Event Details: A peer based tech learning and support group for individuals participating in the Embrace Technology Digital Workshops.
1 pm					Cancelled Save for Staff Meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room
2 pm
3 pm	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 This event is in the "Young Children (5-7)" group. This event is in the "School Age Children (8-11)" group. 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), 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 "Teens (12-18)" group. Teen Crafternoon: Pixel Art 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts Program Full Registration This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Program Full 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 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: Create your own pixel art masterpiece with fusing beads. Open to ages 12- 18. Space is limited - registration required. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Teen Art Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts, Club 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: Arts & Crafts, Club 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.	This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Teen Genre Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Club, Book Club 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: Club, Book Club Event Details: A brand-new club is starting for teens this January. The new Genre Book Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month and focus on a different genre of book at every meeting. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.		Reservation English Language Learners Families Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room 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. Science Heroes: Break the Ice! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) STEAM Program Full Registration 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. 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), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Science and stories collide in this interactive S.T.E.M. program featuring the ‘coolest’ thing in science — DRY ICE! (Also known as frozen carbon dioxide) 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.
5 pm
6 pm		Reservation Downtown Vitality Committee meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Small + Large Program Room Reservation Mystery Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room 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. 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. 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), 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.

Week Calendar

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Story Time

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Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs

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Accompanying Adults

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Teen Crafternoons

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Teens Only

Teen Art Club

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Teens Only

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Teens Only

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