Events at Your Athens County Libraries

What You DON'T Know About the History of Athens County! with Steve Ahle

Thursday, Sep 2 at 6:30 PM

So you think you know everything about what happened in these parts before you arrived in the world? OR, perhaps you assume the history of our fair county is dull? Maybe you think you've read everything on the subject and it's time to move on to fresher historical pastures? Wrong, wrong and wrong! Steve Ahle is an amateur historian and antiquarian, and he knows fascinating details and anecdotes that most "serious-minded" scholars just skim over (or even fail to notice!). After listening to Steve, you will come away feeling we live in a place of the most unique heritage! You'll be proud to be a citizen of Athens County, and moreover, your feet will start itching to explore every history-drenched street and back holler! Here is our oral historian with an encyclopedic memory -- we're lucky to have him!

Make Stitch Markers with the Knitting Group

Saturday, Sep 4 at 9:30 AM

Learn to make beaded stitch markers.

Materials supplied.

Bring beading tools if you have them.

Friends of the Athens Public Library Booksale

Friday, Sep 10 at 2:00 PM

2 until 3pm

For those who cannot come to the Saturday book sale.

Friends of the Athens Public Library Booksale

Saturday, Sep 11 at 9:00 AM

Held the second Saturday of each month, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Many books are 30 cents.

The sale proceeds are used by the library Friends to help the Athens Public Library with programming and other needs.

Consider becoming a Friend of the Athens Public Library!

Designs By Nature Ceramics by Rene Olson Art in the Library Artist Reception

Thursday, Sep 16 at 5:30 PM

Rene Olson is a retired art teacher from Athens High School. She is is a founding member of the Starbrick Co-op Gallery on the historic Nelsonville square. For this show she has combined her knowledge of printmaking unto clay and captured the free form images of nature in clay..

Wildflowers: A Photography Exhibit by Jim Shirey Art in the Library Artist Reception

Thursday, Sep 16 at 5:30 PM

Jim Shirey has an affinity to nature. Jim grew up near Gary Indiana. In the early 60's he worked in the steel mills, where he met his wife Sandy. After receiving a PH.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University, he moved with his family to Athens Ohio where he taught and then retired as a mathematics professor. His career as a photographer began shortly thereafter.  His photographic work honors nature by being environmentally sensitive to the flora of the area.

Athens Ohio Was a Railroad Town, 1870-1990 An Historical Survey of Passenger and Freight Services and Facilities

Thursday, Sep 30 at 6:30 PM

Public librarian, Todd Bastin, will give a presentation on the railroading history of of the City of Athens. We will take a journey in reverse, tracing the stages of decline back to the prime era, then back to the beginning of things. Athens was once directly served by the following railroads: CSX Transportation, Chessie System, Amtrak, Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, New York Central System, Kanawha & Michigan, Hocking Valley Railway, Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad, Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad, the Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore Railroad, Nelsonville Athens & Glouster Traction Company, Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company, Nelsonville-Athens Electric Railway Company. Hundreds of people in our region were employed by the railroads in clerical, crew-member, maintenance and service modes.

Our railroad heritage will amaze and intrigue you, and and stir us all to visualize the future potential of this area for revitalizing alternative means of mass transportation to support the Green Revolution necessary to the success of our civilization in the 21st Century.

Needle Felting Demonstration with the Knitting Group

Saturday, Oct 2 at 9:30 AM

Get the hang of needle felting with Nancy Baur.

Candidates' Forum 92nd Ohio State House District

Tuesday, Oct 5 at 6:30 PM

The Athens County League of Women Voters will host and mediate a public forum and Q & A between those running for the office of state representative for the 92nd district.

Debbie Phillips (incumbent)
48 Hudson Ave.
Athens, OH 45701

Mike Hunter (challenger)
7 Pleasantview Dr.
Athens, OH 45701

Ty Collinsworth (challenger)
463B Jackson St.
Nelsonville, OH 45764

Candidates' Forum 6th Congressional District Race

Tuesday, Oct 12 at 6:30 PM

The Athens Country League of Women Voters will host and mediate a public forum and Q & A between those running for the office of federal congressperson for Ohio's 6th District.

Charles Wilson (incumbent)
125 E. Lawn St.
St. Clairsville, OH 43950

Richard E. Cadle (challenger)
11975 Blott Rd.
North Jackson, OH 44451

Martin J. Elsass (challenger)
1708 Columbiana Lisbon Rd.
Columbiana, OH 44408

Bill Johnson (challenger)
3755 Hunters Hill
Poland, OH 44514

The Haunted Hocking Hills Where the Natural and Supernatural Worlds Collide

Thursday, Oct 14 at 6:30 PM

In the Heart of the Midwest, many people have discovered the natural beauty of the famous Hocking Hills region. However, aside from the miles of hiking trails and cascading waterfalls, awesome cliff edges and unique recess caves, the Hocking Hills region is also known for adventures beyond the realm of the first five senses.  It takes a sense of adventure and the ability to debunk a lot of naturally occurring phenomena to ghost hunt outdoors.  Having members with a scientific background in the natural environment –naturalists, biologists and rangers - has helped the Haunted Hocking Investigation Team

We bring in guest speakers, Jannette and Patrick Quackenbush, authors of  Haunted Hocking: A Ghost Hunter’s Guide, a collection of over 55 local legends, scary tales and spine-chilling ghost stories which will make any reader shiver with fright.   Whether a skeptic or believer, anyone will enjoy these frightening bits of folklore from Lancaster to Moonville, Logan to Jackson, Wellston, Athens and beyond.  

Candidates' Forum Athens County Commissioner Race

Tuesday, Oct 19 at 6:30 PM

The Athens County League of Women Voters will host and mediate a public forum and Q & A between those running for the office of Athens County Commissioner.

Lenny Eliason (candidate)
11 Old Coach Rd.
Athens, OH 45701

Matt Gaiser (candidate)
8 Fifth St.
The Plains, OH 45780

Author, Jonathan Weyer: THE FAITHFUL (A supernatural mystery thriller) A public reading and book signing

Saturday, Oct 23 at 2:00 PM

Aidan Schaeffer is a young assistant pastor who doubts his faith. His murdered ex-fiance Amanda begins to haunt him with ghostly footprints and he resolves to track down her killer.

Aidan begins to uncover Amanda's secrets with the help of Jennifer, the woman detective assigned to Amanda's case. The investigation leads him to an odd group of paranormal investigators led by a mysterious priest who begins to guide Aidan through his crisis of faith.

As Aidan draws closer to finding the killer, he finds himself confronting powerful otherworldly forces and the possibility of losing his own faith.

Our guest author is a minister serving the campus student community at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and is the winner of that institution's Multicultural Award. Please visit the author's website: www.jonathanweyer.com/.

Visit the Island of Misfit Knits with the Knitting Group

Saturday, Dec 4 at 9:30 AM

Bring your knitting orphans, completed or not, for our adopt-a-thon.

All submissions may remain anonymous.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 PM All are welcome! No proficiency requirement!

Adults and teenagers

Yoga For People 50 and Up

Every Wednesday at 2:00pm

Move... Relax... Gain flexibility... Breathe... Stretch... Gain strength

Instructor Linda Cochran teaches simple yoga poses.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

Knitting Group

Every Wednesday, 5-8 pm First Saturdays of the month 9-10 am.

Bring a project to work on and join us for knitting and conversation.

Beginners and kids are welcome. We don't bite ;-D

Storytellers' Workshop

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Join a supportive group of storytellers ranging from beginners to professionals.

We will practice, critique and create performance opportunities.

Designs By Nature Ceramics by Rene Olson Display Cases

09/01/2010-09/16/2010

Rene Olson is a retired art teacher from Athens High School. She is is a founding member of the Starbrick Co-op Gallery on the historic Nelsonville square. For this show she has combined her knowledge of printmaking unto clay and captured the free form images of nature in clay..

Wildflowers: A Photography Exhibit by Jim Shirey Circulation and Small Meeting Room

09/1/ 2010-9/25/2010

Jim Shirey has an affinity to nature. Jim grew up near Gary Indiana. In the early 60's he worked in the steel mills, where he met his wife Sandy. After receiving a PH.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University, he moved with his family to Athens Ohio where he taught and then retired as a mathematics professor. His career as a photographer began shortly thereafter.� His photographic work honors nature by being environmentally sensitive to the flora of the area.

A reception will be held for Jim's� work on� Thursday, September 16� from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Women's Exercise Club The Varieties of Exercise Experience

Meets at 6:30 pm on: Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23

Have you ever wanted to try out some of those great exercise DVDs that you see in the store?  Well, this is your chance!  Every session the group will try out one or two exercise DVDs, and you will have the opportunity to trade and borrow DVDs from group participants.  Feel free to bring in your favorite!  We are interested in yoga, dance, weight-loss, aerobics and any form of exercise that doesn't involve a lot of specialized equipment. The leaders of the group are Ms. Liz Blair and Ms. Re Jn.

Women's Exercise Club The Varieties of Exercise Experience

Meets at 6:30 pm on: Oct 7 Oct 21 Oct 28

Have you ever wanted to try out some of those great exercise DVDs that you see in the store?  Well, this is your chance!  Every session the group will try out one or two exercise DVDs, and you will have the opportunity to trade and borrow DVDs from group participants.  Feel free to bring in your favorite!  We are interested in yoga, dance, weight-loss, aerobics and any form of exercise that doesn't involve a lot of specialized equipment. The leaders of the group are Ms. Liz Blair and Ms. Re Jn.

Digital Photography 202 with Cheryl Nemecek

Tuesday, Sep 7 at 1:00 PM

How to improve your Digital Photogrpahy Technique:� During this class Cheryl will critique photos you bring to class and offer suggestions on how to improve your technique.

Bring your digital camera, photos and questions.

Cheryl Nemecek is the owner of Cherished Moments and has been a photographer for 25 years. She also works as a freelance photographer with the Kodak Company.

Plant Exchange & Giveaway

Friday, Sep 10 at 1:00 PM

As you dig and prune, pot up the excess and bring it to trade for other plants.

Please join us - even if you do not have any plants to exchange. It's a great way to begin a garden of your own.

Friends & Neighbors Book Club

Tuesday, Sep 21 at 11:00 AM

Join your friends and neighbors for a lively book discussion. New members welcome.

This months book selection: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See.

Call the library for details.

EveryDay Cooking easy and affordable

Tuesday, Sep 21 at 6:00 PM

Participating is EASY: Choose a recipe you would like to prepare. Bring your tasty treat to the library to share.

This Months Theme:  YOUR SIGNATURE DISH

Needles & Hooks Knitting and Crochet fun

Tuesdays September 14 & 28 1 p.m.

Learn to knit or with a friendly group and teacher Yelena Conley.

Group meets every other week.

Yarn available for beginners or those without a project.

Books for Brunch

Tuesday, Sep 7 at 11:00 AM

Join us for some casual booktalk and light refreshments.

Call 767-3670 for more information.

 

 

Mound Builders of the Ohio Valley with Tom O'Grady

Thursday, Sep 30 at 7:00 PM

• Learn about the Adena Tribe, facts about the local mounds, and view photography of Ohio burial sites.
• Celebrate our local Native American heritage at The Plains Indian Mound Festival, Oct. 1st-3rd

Art in the Library: Crystal Richmond Photography

Aug. 9 - Sept. 24

A photographer since high school, Crystal Richmond's work has appeared in Country Woman magazine and Gardening How-To magazine. She has twice won the grand prize in the 'Shoot The Hills' photo competition in the Hocking Hills region.  Her work was recently awarded a "best of" by the Photographer's Forum, and appeared in The Best of Photography 2009.

Book Sale

Tuesday September 7th through Friday September 10th

Donations will be accepted prior to the sale.