Week Calendar

Name: Tween LEGO
Start: 2025-01-02T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-02T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Athol Public Library

Featured Events

Tween LEGO

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Tweens (10-13)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (10-13)

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Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to drop by and enjoy the library's huge collection of LEGOs. Build whatever you like or take on a special challenge to get you inspired.

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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.

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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, January 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Event Details:

LifePath is coming to Athol Library! A LifePath team will be on site in the lobby to help answer questions about their programs. Also, there will be opportunities to sign up and volunteer with LifePath to help f

Enroll in SNAP and Fuel Assistance

Thursday, January 9, 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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Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Online Event

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Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Tuesday, January 14,

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Virtual: Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Online Event

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Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews

Tuesday, Januar

Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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

Book Discussion: 2025 MA Center for the Book Reading Challenge

Thursday, January 16, 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

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

NEW BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FOR 2025

12 Months 12 Books - Of your choosing!

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Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Online Event

Event Details:

Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Time	Mon (9/23)	Tue (9/24)	Wed (9/25)	Thu (9/26)	Fri (9/27)
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 Free Exercise Class for Older Adults 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Large Program Room Purpose of Meeting The Athol Area Y is bringing their introductory "Let's Get Started" exercise class to the library.	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.
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	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Booked for Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults (18+) Hybrid In-Person and Online, Book Club Program Full Registration 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: 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 discussing The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.
1 pm	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. Knitting Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Tables Between the Study Rooms 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.
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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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Banned Book Bingo 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Games 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: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Every year the library celebrates Banned Books Week. The whole book community gets involved in sharing support for the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only. 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 "Tweens (10-13)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Paws to Read (no registration!) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Paws to Read 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 "Tweens (10-13)" group. 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: Children's Room Age Group: Babies (0-3), Preschoolers (3-5), Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Program Type: Paws to Read Event Details: Hunter the therapy dog visits the library monthly to help kids practice reading. This month, we're having a special drop-in program where kids can visit with Hunter--no registration needed! 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		This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. ATAC 5:00pm - 6:15pm Teens (12-18) 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: Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Club ATAC WHEN: Last Tuesday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the library. Teens have to apply before attending meetings! ATAC (Athol Teen Advisory Council) Application! Have any great ideas for the library? Teens in ages12-18 are invited to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council! Join and Enjoy: Help Plan Teen Programs Support Community Projects Make New Friends Share and Pick out Books Voice Your Opinion Earn Volunteer Hours If you are interested speak with Emily in the Teen Space to find out more about ATAC. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only. Meet the Artist - Dede Keach 5:30pm - 6:30pm Reception Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Reception Event Details: Please join us for light refreshments and informal conversation with the artist Dede Keach. Free and open to the public.		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Embrace Technology Group #3 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults (18+) Workshop, 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: Workshop, Technology Class Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs
6 pm		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.	This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. JA McIntosh Book Launch: Swift River Secrets 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Author Visit and Book Discussion Program Full Registration This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. 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: Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Author Visit and Book Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Swift River Secrets is a modern mystery with its roots in the Depression-era creation of the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts.

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Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Tuesday, January 14,

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Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews

Tuesday, Januar

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Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Thursday, January 16, 2025

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