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Genealogy series: Getting started

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small + Large Program 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: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Presentation Followed by Conversation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join genealogist Philip Johnson to learn how to get started with the basics: which charts are useful and how to create and fill them in and some good sources for basic genealogy information.

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North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Club, Games

Age Group:

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

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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: An Evening for People Who Love Animals -- Melanie Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books

Wednesday, February 4, 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:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

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Virtual: The Art Spy -- The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland

Wednesday, February 11, 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:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

LifePath in the Lobby!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Library Lobby at Athol Public Library

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Lobby

Event Details:

Looking to make a difference in your community?

Fossil Dig

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Age Group:

Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)

Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

Age Group: Young Children (5-7), School Age Children (8-11)

Registration Required

Event Details:

This hands-on program will teach kids about archaeology as they dig through a sand brick for real fossils. Kids can identify the fossils and bring them home to keep.

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VIRTUAL: The Political Debate Over the Size & Use of U.S. Military Forces During The Civil War

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Online Event, Virtual/Online Event

Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

Graphic Novel Club - The Babysitters Club

Graphic Novel Club: Baby-Sitters Club

Thursday, February 19, 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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Book discussion: A book outside your usual genres

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Conference Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Everyone's invited to this Choose-Your-Own-Book discussion group, sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book.

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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.
2 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 Escape from the Wizard's Tower! (For ages 8 to adult) 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required 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 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: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games! What is an Escape Room?	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 Escape from the Wizard's Tower! (For ages 8 to adult) 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required 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 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: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games! What is an Escape Room?
3 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 Escape from the Wizard's Tower! (For ages 8 to adult) 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games Program Full Registration Required 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 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: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games! What is an Escape Room?
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Adults only: Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+) Games 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 Join us for this hour-long escape room experience with Wicked Fun Games! What is an Escape Room?
6 pm		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 North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group 6:00pm–7:45pm Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Local History 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: Archives Room Age Group: Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Local History Registration Required Event Details: Join us! 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 Library Staff only: Escape from the Wizard's Tower! 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Games 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Level Up! Summer Reading 2025 This session is for staff only.

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