Athol Public Library

Take a stroll and read a book posted page by page along the Miller's River Walk (or inside the library during bad weather).

An Insurance Navigator will be in the library lobby to help people navigate the complex healthcare system. They will assist with understanding insurance options, connecting to community resources, and applying for MassHealth and Health Connector Plans.

Join the Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Athol Public Library's Teen Space. New and experienced players are welcome, with all materials provided, but space is limited and registration is required.

The United Arc - Frontier Club Meeting will be held in the Six-Person Quiet Study Room. This is not a library sponsored event.

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. Learn the classic game from experienced players or find new opponents to challenge.

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 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.

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland, in a virtual program via Zoom. Registration is required to learn about this riveting saga set in Paris during World War II.

LifePath staff will be at the Athol Library on February 12th to share information about their Volunteer Programs. Stop by and say hello and enjoy some Valentine treats!

Set up for the sewing workshop on February 12, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in the Small + Large Program Room. The event will take place at Athol Public Library.

Learn sewing machine basics and make a patch pocket in this workshop led by Fay Hsieh-Lewis. Attendees should bring a thin cloth bag to sew their patch pocket onto.

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.

Join the Canasta Group at the Athol Public Library's Conference Room. This is not a library sponsored event.

Tween Group Cooking Training at Athol Public Library on February 13, 2026. The event will be held in the Small + Large Program Room from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

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.

Join LEGO Club to build creations and connections! Explore LEGOs, create a masterpiece, and display it in the Children's Room for a week.

Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies. Hang out with like-minded peers while we play games, journal, chat, craft, and more.

Take a stroll and read a book page by page! The Story Walk is available every Tuesday, and is located at Miller's River Walk, or on the second floor of the library during bad weather.

Drop by the Teen Space to make your own pin back buttons. Bring your own images or create one from magazines and print outs.

Join coaches for an evening of chess at the library. Learn the classic game or find new opponents to challenge.

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! Story Time is best for children ages 3 - 5, but any child who can enjoy a picture book will enjoy Story Time.

Join us at the Athol Public Library's Teen Space to earn volunteer hours and spread joy in our community by creating greeting cards for local senior citizens. No registration is required, but sign in to have volunteer hours verified.

Meeting of the Library Trustees in the Conference Room at Athol Public Library. This is not a library sponsored event.

Kids will learn about archaeology and dig through a sand brick for real fossils, which they can identify and take home.

Meeting of the Library Trustees at Athol Public Library. This is not a library sponsored event.

Join the Graphic Novel Club to discuss the first Babysitter's Club graphic novel! This event is designed for children ages 8-13 to share their opinions, participate in activities, and explore similar books.

Join the Graphic Novel Club to discuss the first Babysitter's Club graphic novel. Registration is required for this event for ages 8 to 13.

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.

Join the Canasta Group in the Conference Room for a meeting. This is not a library sponsored event.

Join the Canasta Group in the Conference Room at the Athol Public Library every third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This is not a library sponsored event.

Teens can drop by the library's Teen Space to play tabletop games together, including board games, card games, and party games. This event is open to all teens ages 12-18 and no registration is required.

Kids can create up to three customized buttons to take home, choosing from pre-printed designs or creating their own with markers. They can make pinback or magnet buttons and drop in anytime between 3:30 and 4:30.

Join us either in person at the library or online via Zoom for a thought-provoking discussion of this month's selection, Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang. Registration is necessary to receive the Zoom link but drop-ins are always welcome.

LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Explore LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display.

Build creations and connections with LEGOs! Create a masterpiece and put it on display in the Children's Room.

Teens can earn volunteer hours by creating greeting cards for local senior citizens at the Athol Public Library. All materials are provided, and no registration is required, but sign-in is necessary for volunteer hour verification.

Take a stroll down the Miller's River Walk and read a book together! Each page of the book is posted on a board.

A meeting will be held in the Large Program Room at the Athol Public Library on February 24, 2026, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This is not a library sponsored event.

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, with all materials provided; registration is required.

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.

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. 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!

Set up for a sewing workshop on February 26, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in the Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library.

Sewing workshop in the Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library on February 26, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Set up for the sewing workshop.

This workshop is for people who have never touched a sewing machine and will teach you how to operate one. Attendees will learn how to make a patch pocket for utility or decoration and should bring a cloth grocery bag on which to sew their patch pocket.

This workshop is for people who have never touched a sewing machine and will teach you how to make a patch pocket for utility or decoration. Attendees should bring a cloth grocery bag on which to sew their patch pocket.

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.

Join the Canasta Group in the Conference Room on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 1:00pm–2:00pm. This is not a library sponsored event.

Canasta Group meeting in the Conference Room. This is not a library sponsored event.

Art show set up in the Conference Room at Athol Public Library on March 2, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:45pm. Contact Robin S. for more information.

Art show set up in the Conference Room at Athol Public Library on March 2, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:45pm.

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.

Join LEGO Club to build creations and connections! Explore our LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room for one week.

Build creations and connections at LEGO Club! Explore LEGOs, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room for one week.

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 with the Story Walk event.

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! Each page of a book is posted on a board.

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 on the first Tuesday of each month to share your genealogy quests, learn about library resources, and connect with others. All levels of experience are welcome to drop in and participate in the 'Show and Tell' with photos, documents, and family trees.

Join genealogist Philip Johnson to learn how to get started with genealogy basics, including useful charts, how to create them, and good sources for information. Bring your laptop or tablet for hands-on help after the brief presentation.

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 documentary and photo exhibit presentation titled "Not Just a Number" will be held in the Small + Large Program Room at Athol Public Library on March 4, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Attend a presentation featuring the "Not Just a Number" documentary and photo exhibit at the Athol Public Library. The event will take place on March 4, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Small + Large Program Room.

Join our Dungeons & Dragons Club for adventurers ages 10-18! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, come explore the vast and magical world of D&D with us.

Join our Dungeons & Dragons Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, our club welcomes all adventurers ages 10-18.

Join us in the Teen Space after school to watch a movie and help us decide which movie to watch by voting in February. Drop ins welcome for teens ages 12-18.

Bring your Pokémon cards to the library to trade with other kids and chat all things Pokémon! We will also have lots of free cards to give to attendees!

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.

Build creations and connections with LEGOs! Kids ages 5-11 and their families can explore LEGOs, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room for one week.

Join the LEGO Club to build creations and connections! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children's Room.

Teens are invited to discuss manga at the Manga Book Club. The first meeting will discuss Spy X Family Vol 1.

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, with each page posted on a board. Story Walks are provided by Valuing Our Children every Tuesday.

Enjoy a Story Walk every Tuesday! Each page of a book is posted on a board, so take a stroll and read the book together.

Join the Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club at the Athol Public Library's Teen Space. New and experienced players are welcome, and registration is required.

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 and learn the classic game 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!

NQ/Franklin County Domestic Violence Task Force meeting at Athol Public Library. This is not a library sponsored event.

NQ/Franklin County Domestic Violence Task Force meeting at the Athol Public Library. 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.

Sign up your child for a free tree by March 15th in partnership with Neighborhood Forest! Trees are set to arrive in time for Earth Day 2026.

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.

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

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

Kids ages 9-18 are invited to Alphabet & Allies, a club for LGBTQIA+ kids and allies. Hang out with like-minded peers while we play games, journal, chat, craft, and 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.

Take a stroll and read a book page by page at the Miller's River Walk or inside the library during bad weather. Story Walks are provided 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 as each page is posted on a board. This Story Walk is provided every Tuesday by Valuing Our Children.

Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to drop by for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch. Enjoy Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Overcooked, Just Dance, and more!

Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to drop by for some casual gaming on the library's Nintendo Switch. Enjoy Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Overcooked, Just Dance, and more!

Athol Historical Commission meeting at the Athol Public Library. This is not a library sponsored event.