The Athens County Public Libraries will be closed on May 27, 2013
The Athens Public Library Branch
30 Home Street
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740) 592-4272
Fax: (740) 594-4204
| Branch Hours | |
|---|---|
| Library closings | |
| Mon. | Closed |
| Tue. | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wed. | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thu. | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Fri. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun. | Closed |
Wireless Internet Available
Public Computers : 10
Large Meeting
Room Capacity: 75
Small Meeting
Room Capacity: 12
Branch Manager:
Marilyn Zwayer
Children's Librarian and Youth Services Coordinator:
Amy King
Children's Librarian: Lee Branner
Events at the Athens Public Library
• The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited
May 21 @ 10:00AM
For adults
• Spanish Conversation Hour
May 21 @ 4:00PM
For adults
• Yoga For People 50 and Up
May 22 @ 2:00PM
For adults
• Knitting Group
May 22 @ 5:00PM
For adults
• Epic Book Club: PARADISE LOST
May 23 @ 7:00PM
For adults
• Card Club
May 25 @ 1:00PM
Young Adults
• Spanish Conversation Hour
May 28 @ 4:00PM
For adults
• Yoga For People 50 and Up
May 29 @ 2:00PM
For adults
• Knitting Group
May 29 @ 5:00PM
For adults
• Epic Book Club: PARADISE LOST
May 30 @ 7:00PM
For adults
• Saturday Knitting Group
June 1 @ 9:00AM
For adults
• World Atlatl Association Competition Day!
June 1 @ 10:00AM
For adults
• NOW PLAYING @ your library
June 1 @ 4:30PM
Book Camp
• Baby Storytime
June 4 @ 9:30AM
Storytime
• The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited
June 4 @ 10:00AM
For adults
• Baby Storytime
June 4 @ 11:00AM
Storytime
• Spanish Conversation Hour
June 4 @ 4:00PM
For adults
• Athens FibromyalgiaNetwork Support Group (AFN)
June 4 @ 5:30PM
For adults
• Preschool Storytime
June 5 @ 9:30AM
Storytime
• Preschool Storytime
June 5 @ 11:00AM
Storytime
History
When the county public library system was created in 1935, an Athens branch was set up on West Union St., later moving to West Washington St. and then to North Court St. The Athens Public Library moved to its present location at 30 Home St. in 1993. In September of 2005, a new expansion was added, effectively doubling the square footage of the branch.
Children's Programming
The library has a sizable play area for children that includes a selection of toys and puppets. A catalog computer is in the children's area, allowing for searches of library materials.
Athens Public Library has two children's librarians and numerous children's programs scheduled throughout the year, as well as the county-wide Book Camp, which takes place each summer.
Adult Programming
A variety of excellent programs take place on a weekly basis, including lectures, yoga, dancing, musical concerts, Spanish conversation, and book clubs. All are free, and are funded by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.
Other Services
- Public Internet access
- Wireless Internet
- Meeting facilities
- Class visits available
- Copiers/fax service
- Voter registration
- Golden Buckeye card applications
- County maps available
- Plentiful parking
