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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+)

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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+)

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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

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

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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. 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			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. 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 #4 10:00am - 11:30am Adults (18+) Workshop, Technology Class This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Workshop, Technology Class Embrace Technology/Office of Elder Affairs
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. 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 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.
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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 - 3:00pm 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. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room 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. 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 "Adults (18+)" group. Dungeons and Dragons for Grown-Ups! 3:00pm - 6:00pm Adults (18+) Games This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. 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	This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. Switch Gaming 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens (12-18) Games This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. 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 drop by for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch. Enjoy Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Overcooked, Just Dance, and more! No 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 This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group. 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.		Reservation Library Trustees Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Large Program Room
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Book Discussion: 2025 MA Center for the Book Reading Challenge 5:00pm - 5:45pm Adults (18+) Club, Book Club Register Now Registration This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Club, Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: 12 Months 12 Books - Of your choosing! The Massachusetts Center for the Book will suggest a theme for each month - Read what you like and come see us on the Third Thursday and tell us all about it.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Mystery Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults (18+) Book Club Register Now Registration This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Register Now Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Large Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Mystery Discussion Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 to discuss our latest mystery read! Event Details: Copies of the book are available each month at the adult circulation desk. Digital editions are also available for download on Libby or Overdrive. Registration is not required but encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome. Register online or call 978-249-9515. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey 6:30pm - 7:00pm Adults (18+) Online Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Online Event Event Details: Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey Tuesday, January 14, 2025		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults (18+) Online Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. 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
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Virtual: Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette 7:30pm - 8:00pm Adults (18+) Online Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Athol Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Online Event Event Details: Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews Tuesday, Janu

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Story Time

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Mystery Discussion

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

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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

Thursday, January 16, 2025

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

Tuesday, Janu