Athol Public Library

9:30am-6:00pm

(978) 249-9515

Athol Public Library
568 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:30am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: 9:30am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-1:00pm

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Featured Events

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Virtual: Creating a Modern Homestead

Monday, January 26, 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

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For the last ten years, Victoria Pruett of A Modern Homestead has guided her readers through the process of discovering that they truly can incorporate traditional skills into their everyday routines while

VIRTUAL: Agents of Change -- The Women Who Transformed The CIA

Wednesday, January 28, 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.**

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Second Floor at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Other

Age Group:

School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Library Second Floor

Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games, Other

Event Details:

Bring a puzzle in. Take a puzzle home.

Make Your Own Snowman Stuffie!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Athol Public Library

Room: Small + Large Program Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Make a simple, no-sew snowman stuffie out of a white sock! All materials provided.

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

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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 Puzzle Swap 3:30pm–5:30pm School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Games, Other 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 Library Branch: Athol Public Library Room: Library Second Floor Age Group: School Age Children (8-11), Tweens (10-13), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+) Program Type: Games, Other Event Details: Bring a puzzle in. Take a puzzle home.
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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 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.

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