Athol Public Library

Graphic Novel Club is a space for graphic novel lovers to come together and talk about the books they love (or hate!). This month, we're reading and discussing Keeper of the Lost Cities: Volume 1, parts 1 and 2.

A flag raising event related to Child Abuse Awareness. This event is not sponsored by the library.

Children's Advocacy is hosting a Child Abuse Awareness Flag Raising event at the Athol Public Library on April 10, 2026. This is not a library sponsored event.

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.

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.

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 are welcome.

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.

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.

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!

Join the Teen Manga Book Club to discuss manga. In April, they will be discussing A Silent Voice by Yoshitoki Oima.

Take a stroll and read a book posted on boards along the Miller's River Walk or inside the library during inclement weather. This Story Walk is available every Tuesday.

Take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk (or through the second floor of the library during inclement weather) and read a book together, page by page, posted on boards. This Story Walk is provided every Tuesday by Valuing Our Children.

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!

Join the Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Athol Public Library's Teen Space every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. New and experienced players ages 12-18 are welcome, and registration is required.

Join the Athol Public Library's Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club in the Teen Space every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 5pm. New and experienced players are welcome, and registration is required.

The United Arc Frontier Club meeting will be held in the Conference Room at the Athol Public Library. This is not a library sponsored event.

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 to discuss our latest mystery read! Copies of the book are available each month at the adult circulation desk.

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library to learn the classic game or find new opponents. All ages willing to learn are welcome.

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library to learn the classic game or challenge new opponents. All ages willing to learn are welcome.

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 to discuss our latest mystery read! Copies of the book are available each month at the adult circulation desk.

Information session about Residences at the Park, a new community opening September 1st. Contact Kerry Sims at ksims@makormgt.com or (603) 801-5559 for more information.

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft!

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time.

Meeting of the Library Trustees in the Large Program Room. This is not a library sponsored event.

Meeting of the library trustees. This is not a library sponsored event.

Mass Hire presentation at the Athol Public Library on April 16, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Small + Large Program Room. This is not a library sponsored event.

Mass Hire presentation at Athol Public Library on April 16, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Small + Large Program Room.

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to drop by the Teen Space for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch. Race each other as your favorite characters in the zany maps of Mario Kart 8.

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to drop by the Teen Space for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch and race each other as your favorite characters in Mario Kart 8. No registration required.

Join the Choose-Your-Own-Book discussion group, sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book, where the theme for April is a short story or essay collection. Registration is required, but you don't have to have finished your book!

Join a Choose-Your-Own-Book discussion group, sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book, where the theme for April is a short story or essay collection. Registration is required for this event.

Join us for an uplifting evening of music with International Singer Songwriters Association Boston/Northeast Chapter singer songwriters Ronald Carlson, Joanna Katzen and Linda Marks sharing music in the round. Western MA Poet's Seat Laureate Candace Curran will open the show with her poetry.

Join us for an uplifting evening of music with International Singer Songwriters Association Boston/Northeast Chapter singer songwriters Ronald Carlson, Joanna Katzen and Linda Marks sharing music in the round. Western MA Poet's Seat Laureate Candace Curran will open the show with her poetry.

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.

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.

Quabbin Food Connector meeting at Athol Public Library. For more information, contact the organization directly.

Green Clean Athol meeting at the Athol Public Library parking lot. This is not a library sponsored event.

Green Clean Athol meeting at the Athol Public Library parking lot on April 18, 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. This is not a library sponsored event.

MassHire Starrett Employee event at Athol Public Library on April 18, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm. This is not a library sponsored event.

Mass Hire Job Training Information session at the Athol Public Library on April 18, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Library Lobby.

Mass Hire Job Training Information session at Athol Public Library on April 18, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

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.

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.

Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies, created in collaboration with Valuing Our Children to hang out with like-minded peers while playing games, journaling, chatting, crafting, and more. You may choose to register with Valuing Our Children, but drop-ins are also welcome!

This silly interactive program for preschoolers is filled with stories told through songs, books, and felt boards. Each Story Time ends with an activity or craft.

Teens are invited to drop by and create greeting cards for local senior citizens, earning volunteer hours while spreading joy. All materials are provided, and no registration is required, but sign-in is necessary for volunteer hour verification.

Come to the library to eat popcorn and watch the Minecraft Movie! Four misfits are pulled into the Overworld and must embark on a magical quest.

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.

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library to learn the classic game or find new opponents. All ages willing to learn are welcome.

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time.

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft!

Follow clues to find locations around the library and check off items on your BINGO card. Redeem your BINGO cards for prizes.

Kids can participate in our Tiny Art Show by creating art on tiny canvases with provided supplies. The art will be displayed in May, and participants can pick up their art in early June.

Kids can participate in our Tiny Art Show by creating art on tiny canvases with provided art supplies. The art will be displayed in May, and participants can pick up their art in early June.

Make a mask for cosplay, Halloween, or just for fun! Choose from a variety of mask bases to decorate with cool materials like faux fur, feathers, mesh, and foam clay.

Create a unique mask for cosplay, Halloween, or just for fun using a variety of materials like faux fur, feathers, and foam clay. Registration is required but walk-ins will be accepted if space and materials are available.

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.

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.

As part of the 2026 Mini Game Con, teens ages 12-18 are invited to sign up for a special Anime 5E one shot where they can use standard Dungeons and Dragons in an anime inspired world.

Local Dungeon Master, Joey B from Tabletop Casual, will guide players through a mini-Dungeons and Dragons campaign where they rescue a child transformed into a black rabbit by wicked fey creatures.

A local Dungeon Master will guide adult players through a Star Wars themed RPG campaign with pre-made characters. Registration is required due to limited space.

Play new and classic board games and card games at the Athol Mini Game Con. Volunteers will be on hand to help you learn and join in the fun; no registration required and open to all ages.

Play new and classic board games and card games in the library's program room. Volunteers will be on hand to help you learn and join in the fun.

Join us either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive the Zoom link.

Join us either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive the Zoom link, and drop-ins are always welcome.

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!

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!

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!

Join the Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Athol Public Library's Teen Space. Both new and experienced players are welcome to join the fun, with all materials provided.

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to apply to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council! This teen leadership group works with the teen specialist to bring new ideas and projects to the library.

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to apply to join ATAC: the Athol Teen Advisory Council! The teen leadership group works with the teen specialist to bring new ideas and projects to the library, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Celebrate the 45th Birthday of the Friends of the Library at our Annual Membership Meeting and Program. Enjoy a special presentation by Michael Adams-Liebman, President of the Athol Historical Society, and birthday refreshments.

Celebrate the 45th Birthday of the Friends of the Library at our Annual Membership Meeting and Program, featuring a historical presentation and birthday refreshments.

Join coaches Dave and Clint for an evening of chess at the library to learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge. All ages willing to learn are welcome.

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.

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft!

Join River for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, watch a short movie, and make a craft!

A grief support group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm, offering a space to share feelings, find understanding, and support each other. This event is free and open to the public.

A grief support group where individuals can share their feelings, find understanding, and support each other. The group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm and is free and open to the public.

Art show take down event on April 30, 2026 at the Athol Public Library. The event will take place in the Conference Room and is an all-day event.

Art show take down at the Athol Public Library on April 30, 2026. The event is all day in the Conference Room.

Art show set up in the Conference Room on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event is all day.

Art show set up in the Conference Room on May 1, 2026. This is an all-day event.

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.

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.

Come aboard our cruise ship and help to solve the murder! This is an exciting live, comedy murder mystery performance set on a cruise of a lifetime featuring three actors in multiple roles, complete with costumes, props, and token prizes.

Come aboard our cruise ship and help to solve the murder! This is an exciting live, comedy murder mystery performance set on a cruise of a lifetime featuring three actors in multiple roles, complete with costumes, props, and token prizes.

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.

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 are welcome.

Build creations and connections with LEGOs! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room.

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!

This silly interactive program for preschoolers is filled with stories told through songs, books, and felt boards. Each Story Time ends with an activity or craft.

Sarah Dixwell Brown discusses her award-winning book, Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell, about her ancestor who killed a king. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

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.

Sarah Dixwell Brown will discuss her book, "Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell," about her ancestor John Dixwell, who killed a king. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and Dixie will sign.

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.

Join the North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group to share your work, help one another with genealogy quests, and learn about library resources. Bring photos, documents, family trees, and resource books to share!

Join the North Quabbin Tree Climbers Genealogy Group on the first Tuesday of each month to share your genealogy quests and learn about available resources. Registration is not required, and all levels of experience are welcome.