Athol Public Library Events

Booked for Lunch

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 selected book. Copies can be found at the Adult Circulation desk generally about a month before the meeting. The selected book should be available in Standard Print, Large Print, ebook, and e-audiobook formats. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive the Zoom link. Drop-ins are always welcome. Register by calling the library or emailing Vicky at vtandy@cwmars.org.

LEGO Club

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.

Silly Goose Story Time

This silly interactive program for preschoolers is filled with stories told through songs, books, and felt boards. Come get goofy, learn some new letters, and meet other families with preschoolers in the community!

VOC's Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Are you ready for a new adventure?

ATAC

ATAC Want to be more involved in the library? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to apply to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council! The teen leadership group works with Emily, the teen specialist, to bring new ideas and projects to the library.  Teens who are interested in participating can pick up an application in the Teen Space.  ATAC meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, unless there is a conflicting holiday, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the library. During Meetings Teens: help plan teen programs like scavenger hunts or mini carnivals support community projects such as the local scarf bombing talk with other teens and make new friends talk about what they have been reading and help pick out new books voice their opinions on what is happening at the library earn volunteer hours If you are interested speak with Emily in the Teen Space to find out more about how to join.

Chess Club

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.

Grief Support Group

All are welcome.  We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm. Share Your Feelings. Find Understanding. Support Each Other. Free and open to the public.  Registration is not required.

Baby & Toddler Time

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

LEGO Club

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.

Silly Goose Story Time

This silly interactive program for preschoolers is filled with stories told through songs, books, and felt boards. Come get goofy, learn some new letters, and meet other families with preschoolers in the community!

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Join us!

Chess Club

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.

Teen: Dungeons and Dragons Club

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 12-18.

Little Kids Crafternoon: Shaggy Sheepdog

Join Emily for a hands-on craft designed for little ones, ages 3 - 7. In September we'll be making shaggy sheep dogs whose fur will pop right off the page.

Teen Writers Group

Meet other local teens to share ideas, collaborate, or work on your

Baby & Toddler Time

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

Silly Goose Story Time

This silly interactive program for preschoolers is filled with stories told through songs, books, and felt boards. Come get goofy, learn some new letters, and meet other families with preschoolers in the community!

VOC's Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Are you ready for a new adventure?

Magic the Gathering

Have fun and meet new people! Join other teens in the Teen Space on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the months to play Magic the Gathering. Second floor passed the circulation desk.

Chess Club

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.

Color Your Own Window Art

Teens! Come to our Color Your Own Window Art event in the Teen Space at the Athol Public Library (568 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331). This event is free and open to the public ages 12-18.

Graphic Novel Club: Awkward

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.

Baby & Toddler Time

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

LEGO Club

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.

Silly Goose Story Time ON BREAK

Free Paint time

Tweens, teens, and adults come join us in a painting party! Canvas, brushes, acrylic paint provided, just be sure to wear a smock or other non-treasured apparel. Free paint or follow try to reproduce one of the examples we'll have on hand.

Chess Club

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.

Cosplay workshop - Using Foam!

We'll have a short demonstration and then participants will be let loose to explore working with foam to create cosplay elements! Patterns, materials, and tools will be provided.

Gamers Assemble

Come alone and meet new friends, or bring friends you already have to play fun games! We have almost 20 games available in the Teen Space alone. Let’s have some fun! Exploding Kittens

Book discussion: A book about a journey

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

Baby & Toddler Time ON BREAK

Baby and Toddler will be on break on September 18.