Knitting Group

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! There will be seasoned knitters here to teach you and provide tips and tricks.Free and Open to the Publi......More

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! There will be seasoned knitters here to teach you and provide tips and tricks.Free and Open to the Public! Come join the fun!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

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.This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their families.No registration require......More

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.This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their families.No registration required.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Teen Art Club

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Alphabet & Allies: an LGBTQIA+ Tween Group

Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies, created in collaboration with Valuing Our Children. Hang out with like-minded peers while we play games, journal, chat, craft, and more. You may choose to register with Valuing Our Chi......More

Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies, created in collaboration with Valuing Our Children. Hang out with like-minded peers while we play games, journal, chat, craft, and more. You may choose to register with Valuing Our Children. Drop-ins are also welcome!While this program was previously held at the NQ Patch Office, meetings will now be held at the library.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Story Walk

Valuing Our Children provides us with Story Walks every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather), read the book together!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, 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. All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required. The club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings on the s......More

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. All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required. The club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings on the second floor of the library (between the two study rooms) from 6pm - 8pm. DisclaimerChildren ages 8 and under must have an adult present in the building for the duration of the program.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Story Time

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

sound check

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Book Discussion: A book about a teenager or senior citizen

12 Months 12 Books - Of your choosing!This August, we invite you to read and discuss a book with a protagonist who is a teenager or a senior citizen!Check out our display on the library's second floor if you'd like help choosing a book. Then, come hang out with us on th......More

12 Months 12 Books - Of your choosing!This August, we invite you to read and discuss a book with a protagonist who is a teenager or a senior citizen!Check out our display on the library's second floor if you'd like help choosing a book. Then, come hang out with us on the third Thursday and tell us what you thought -- Don't hold back! (Both elders and teens are known for speaking their minds.)We'll be glad to see you & registration is not necessary.Don’t want to attend in person? We’re also offering an asynchronous online discussion group on the StoryGraph App or website. Email [email protected] for details.For more information about the statewide challenge, visit:  2025 Reading Challenge: for Adults — Massachusetts Center for the Book

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

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 members of the community and their little ones. We will sing......More

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 members of the community and their little ones. We will sing songs, read a book, and put toys out for unstructured play time.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Closed

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Booked for Lunch

Welcome to the BfL 10th Annual Summer Reading Recommendation Roundtable!This month we're talking about all the books we've read that are worth telling others about. In this relaxed, friendly session we'll each be sharing at least one of our favorite recent reads, and ga......More

Welcome to the BfL 10th Annual Summer Reading Recommendation Roundtable!This month we're talking about all the books we've read that are worth telling others about. In this relaxed, friendly session we'll each be sharing at least one of our favorite recent reads, and gathering an awesome TBR list while we're at it.So, what have you been reading? Come join us, we can't wait to hear all about it!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Knitting Group

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! There will be seasoned knitters here to teach you and provide tips and tricks.Free and Open to the Publi......More

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! There will be seasoned knitters here to teach you and provide tips and tricks.Free and Open to the Public! Come join the fun!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

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.This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their families.No registration require......More

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.This club is for kids ages 5-11 and their families.No registration required.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Story Walk

Valuing Our Children provides us with Story Walks every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board. As you take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather), read the book together!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Mass Health Sign Up Help

MassHealth Navigators will be here in the library's lobby to help anyone get information and sign up for MassHealth. Available assistance includes determining eligibility, enrolling in a plan, troubleshooting problems, renewals, increasing health insurance literacy, and......More

MassHealth Navigators will be here in the library's lobby to help anyone get information and sign up for MassHealth. Available assistance includes determining eligibility, enrolling in a plan, troubleshooting problems, renewals, increasing health insurance literacy, and Health Connector plans.MassHealth Navigators plan to be here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  Please drop in!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

VOC's Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Are you ready for a new adventure?Valuing Our Children and the Athol Public Library are partnering together to bring a new Dungeons and Dragons club to the library's Teen Space. Both new and experienced players are welcome to join the fun. The club will meet every 2nd a......More

Are you ready for a new adventure?Valuing Our Children and the Athol Public Library are partnering together to bring a new Dungeons and Dragons club to the library's Teen Space. Both new and experienced players are welcome to join the fun. The club will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 5pm. Save your spot at the table by using this form to sign up: D and D Teen GroupAll materials will be provided. Free and open to teens ages 12-18. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251893911660159This group is run by staff at Valuing Our Children and hosted by the Athol Public Library's Teen Space.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

ATAC

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, 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. All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required. The club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings on the s......More

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. All ages willing to learn are welcome. No registration is required. The club meets weekly on Tuesday evenings on the second floor of the library (between the two study rooms) from 6pm - 8pm. DisclaimerChildren ages 8 and under must have an adult present in the building for the duration of the program.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Story Time

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US