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Friends of the Library Accessories Sale!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

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Friends of the Library 6th Annual Accessories Sale

Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Learn about FREE College

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Age Group: Adults (18+)

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Representatives from MWCC will be in our lobby to share information about how you can attend college for free. Please drop in!

"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reception

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Program Type: Reception

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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

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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

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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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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			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.
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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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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: Metal Bookmark Workshop 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Full Registration Required 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: Small + Large Program Room Age Group: Teens (12-18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join artist Heather Beck to learn about the structure of copper and how to use drawings, textures, and words to create a custom metal bookmark. Stamp on your favorite quotes or draw a unique design. Disclaimer(s) Teens Only This program is designed for teens only.		This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Party Games 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 drop by the Teen Space to play some of the library's popular party games. 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: Potted Pixel Art Plants 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (12-18) Arts & Crafts Program Full Registration Required 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 Event Details: 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 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.			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 Screen Printing for Kids with LaunchSpace 4:00pm–5:30pm Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) Arts & Crafts Program Full Registration Required 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: Large Program Room Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to design a t-shirt or a tote bag? Come learn how to screen print on fabric! LaunchSpace will be at the library with an assortment of screens to teach the basic tricks and techniques of screen printing on cloth. 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. Late Arrival This program has a limited amount of supplies and registration seats. If you are not present within the first 15-minutes of the program, your spot may be given to someone else. LaunchSpace Photography Notice LaunchSpace regularly captures photos, videos, and audio recordings during classes, workshops, and events for promotional and educational purposes. These materials may be used in a variety of media, including but not limited to social media, websites, newsletters, and printed materials. By registering for any LaunchSpace class or event, participants acknowledge and agree to the use of their image and/or voice in such media. No names or personal information will be used unless additional, explicit permission is obtained. We understand and respect that not everyone is comfortable being photographed or recorded. For participants who do not wish to appear in media, visible stickers will be provided at the event or workshop to indicate media opt-out status. Our team will do its best to honor these preferences in all documentation and publications. If you have questions or specific concerns regarding media use, please contact LaunchSpace or event host staff prior to the event.
5 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (10-13)" group This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group Alphabet & Allies: an LGBTQIA+ Tween Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Club 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: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18) Program Type: Club Event Details: Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies, created in collaboration with Valuing Our Children. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.	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 Make a Chain Mail Bracelet with Castle Nitor 5:00pm–7:00pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Arts & Crafts, Workshop Program Full Registration Required 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 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: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Level Up Your Skills! Learn to make a chainmail bracelet.
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 "Adults (18+)" group Adult: Metal Bookmark Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Arts & Crafts, STEAM 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, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join artist Heather Beck to learn about the structure of copper and how to use drawings, textures, and words to create a custom metal bookmark. Stamp on your favorite quotes or draw a unique design. Disclaimer(s) Adults This program is restricted to participants 18 years of age or older.

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