Senior Center Scrabble Group

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Beginning Rug Braiding with Launchspace

Learn to make a hand-braided rug!A hand-braided rug is made by sewing strips of fabric into long strands, braiding them, and sewing them together.  Rugs will not be completed during this workshop; rather, you will get started in class and take your project home to finis......More

Learn to make a hand-braided rug!A hand-braided rug is made by sewing strips of fabric into long strands, braiding them, and sewing them together.  Rugs will not be completed during this workshop; rather, you will get started in class and take your project home to finish.Registration is required.

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

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

Preschool Playdate

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! Kids and caregivers alike will have a chance to play and make new fr......More

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! Kids and caregivers alike will have a chance to play and make new friends. No registration required!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group

Join us!This informal group will meet on the first Monday of each month to take turns sharing what we're working on and to help one another with our genealogy quests.  We'll also do "Show and Tell" - Feel free to bring photos, documents, family trees, and resource books......More

Join us!This informal group will meet on the first Monday of each month to take turns sharing what we're working on and to help one another with our genealogy quests.  We'll also do "Show and Tell" - Feel free to bring photos, documents, family trees, and resource books, etc.  This is also a time for learning about resources available here in the library and places to research. The more the merrier, whether beginners or experienced in genealogy.Registration is NOT required.  Please feel free to drop in.For more information, please text Doris Lake at 978-413-0258.

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

Tween & 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 10-18. We will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:30 to explore the vast and magical world o......More

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. We will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:30 to explore the vast and magical world of D&D. We provide all the necessary materials, including character sheets and dice, so all you need to bring is your imagination. Our club is a great opportunity to make new friends, exercise your problem-solving skills, and have fun! Come join us and let's embark on epic quests together.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Slime (for Kids)

It’s slime time! Kids ages 8-11, are invited to join us in making the ever-popular sensory sensation: slime! First, create a basic white glue slime. Then, play with additives such as food coloring, glitter, pom-poms, googly eyes, and more!

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Senior Center Scrabble Group

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Light Up Wand Making

Learn how to use electric circuits to craft your very own light up wand. Theres no switch in sight - these awesome wands will only light up when the right person is holding them. Kelly will lead you step by step through crafting your own wand and show you the secret tri......More

Learn how to use electric circuits to craft your very own light up wand. Theres no switch in sight - these awesome wands will only light up when the right person is holding them. Kelly will lead you step by step through crafting your own wand and show you the secret trick to this science based magic.Open to tweens and teens ages 10 - 18. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

568 Main St, Athol, MA, 01331, US

Fall Desserts of New England: A Book Talk & Tasting with Tammy Donroe Inman

Fall Desserts of New England: A Book Talk & Tasting with Tammy Donroe InmanFree and Open to the Public. Registration Required!Join Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author of New England Desserts, as she shares her favorite fall desserts, the stories behind them, and de......More

Fall Desserts of New England: A Book Talk & Tasting with Tammy Donroe InmanFree and Open to the Public. Registration Required!Join Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author of New England Desserts, as she shares her favorite fall desserts, the stories behind them, and debuts her brand new cookbook, New England Brunch. Samples will be provided and signed cookbooks will be available for sale.Tammy Inman is the award-winning author of three cookbooks: New England Desserts, Wintersweet, and the newly released, New England Brunch. She got her start testing recipes for Cook's Illustrated magazine and the TV show America's Test Kitchen. A former editor for Boston Magazine, she's also written for Fine Cooking, Yankee, and Boston Globe. This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athol Public Library!

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