Spalding Memorial Library

Elmira Civil War Prison Camp Presentation
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Terri Olszowy and the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp team as they present an informative talk about importance of our local area during the civil war, the prisoner of war camp in Elmira, period weapons, and why April is important in Civil War History. Questions? Call 570-888-7117!

Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit!
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us at 10AM & 11AM to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs out in the library garden! In case of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be held inside the library. All ages!

Free Build
2025-04-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Drop in from 3-7PM to build with LEGOS, Magnatiles, and Lincoln Logs! All ages are invited!

Makerspace Book Club
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for April’s Makerspace Book Club reading The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead. April’s Club Meetings will be on the 1st and 15th! For Ages 10+.Each month we will each choose our own Book on a shared topic.Books will be available to choose from or bring your own.Call the Library to register your child or ask any questions, 570-888-7117

Game Adventure Club!
2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us for a new adventure on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month with Dungeons and Dragons campaigns! Sign ups required through Discord. Ages 13+. If you have any questions please call the Library 570-888-7117!

Senior Series - Guthrie
2025-04-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Michele Varano will inform us on Volunteer & Courtesy Services at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. We will also welcome Vanessa and Wendy who will talk about CarFit and car safety as well as fall prevention!Don’t forget when you come to a Senior Series Session you are entered to win a door prize, and you can take home a free book from our Book Sale! Questions? Call 570-888-7117.

Easter Crafts
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Drop in from 10AM-noon to make Easter crafts including sponge painted bunnies! All ages are invited! FREE!

Storytimes 10AM&11AM
2025-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at 10AM & 11AM! We will have playtime with the blocks following the 11AM session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome!

Social Gaming Club
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Board games, Card games, and more on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5-7PM. All Ages Welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Senior Series - Medicare Insurance
2025-04-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Medicare Insurance – Medicare Advantage Plans- Medicare Supplements. Rachelle Kinsman from Gannon Associates Insurance can answer all of your questions!
Don’t forget when you come to a Senior Series Session you are entered to win a door prize, and you can take home a free book from our Book Sale! Questions? Call 570-888-7117.

No Storytimes
2025-04-04 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
There will be no storytimes on the 4th! Ms. Jess will be back with songs, stories, and crafts on the 11th!

Social Gaming Club
2025-03-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Join us for our Social Gaming Club on Monday, March 17th from 5-7PM! This Club includes tabletop and computer games for ages 10 and up! Any questions, please call 570-888-7117.

Senior Series - Chair Yoga
2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The presentation by Beth Herbst from Athletico is designed to educate about the health benefits of Chair yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. We will focus on learning and practicing basic yoga movements, breathing and relaxation techniques.
Don’t forget when you come to a Senior Series Session you are entered to win a door prize, and you can take home a free book from our Book Sale! Questions? Call 570-888-7117.

1 Stroke Painting with Etty!
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Etty as she walks you through using the 1 stroke technique to create a beautiful work of art! *Registration Required, $5 Material Fee, can be paid on arrival to the event.*

Storytimes at 10AM & 11AM
2025-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at 10AM & 11AM! This week Ms. Jess will read train stories. We will have playtime with the blocks following the 11AM session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome!

Kids Cooking Club
2025-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Do you have kids interested in learning how to cook and learn new skills in the kitchen? Elaine Pierson will be on hand to teach kids 9+ simple dishes and new skills. Bring ideas on what you would like to learn to make! This club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Please register for this club by calling the Library at 570-888-7117! Call us if you have any questions!

Oreo Taste Test (For Teens!)
2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Teens are invited to put your taste buds to the test! See how many Oreo flavors you can guess correctly, and vote for your favorite. We will also share information about our Teen Advisory Group, and how you can get involved!

Game Adventure Club
2025-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Looking to continue the adventure during the school year? Calling all table-top role playing game fans! Join us on the 24th of March from 5-7PM. We will be beginning a new Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign this summer! Scheduled bi-weekly, ages 13+, Signups for D&D required! Any questions, please call 570-888-7117.

Senior Series : Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP)
2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Aimee Thrasher-Hansen will join us to talk about LAMP. For people who cannot access the printed word. a way to restore their love of reading by shipping for free materials in accessible formats like braille, audio, described movies and large print directly to patrons across Pennsylvania.
Don’t forget when you come to a Senior Series Session you are entered to win a door prize, and you can take home a free book from our Book Sale! Questions? Call 570-888-7117

Storytime at 10AM & 11AM
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at 10AM & 11AM with Ms. Jess! We will have playtime with the blocks following the 11AM session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome!

Adult Book Clubs 1PM & 6PM
2025-03-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Thinking about joining a new book club? We offer two clubs on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
1PM- We will be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson at our meeting in March.
6PM – We will be discussing books on the topic of Titles that start with “M”!
All are welcome, if you would like more information call the Library at 570-888-7117!

Kids' Crafts: Spring Crafts
2025-03-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Drop in from 3-4:30PM to make spring crafts including fork painted flowers! All ages!

Makerspace Book Club - Cooking
2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for our new book club for ages 10+! Makerspace Book Club is a place to use your imagination and CREATE! Each month we will each choose our own book on a shared topic. Books will be available to choose from or bring your own. Our topic this month will be cooking! We will be meeting on the 4th and 18th in March. Call the Library to register your child at 570-888-7117. What will you create?

Social Gaming Club
2025-03-17 17:00 - 19:00

Senior Series - Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga Area Agency on Aging
2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The 2025 Senior Series is approaching! Join us Mondays from 1:30-3PM beginning on March 17th and ending May 5th! We invite Seniors and their caregivers to join us as we learn about services and volunteer opportunities within the Valley area! We will be kicking off the fun with the Area Agency on Aging for Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga counties on the 17th of March! Tiffani Warner, Heather Coyle, and Lisa Young will inform us as to services offered by the AAA. Come and learn how you can benefit from their services and get involved in the community. Remember that all attendees are entered to win a door prize and can take home a FREE book from our book sale!
Other presenters joining us this year will be Gannon Associates Insurance, Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, Athletico, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, North Penn Legal Services, Stone House Investment Management, and BeST Transit! We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the Series. Call the Library at 570-888-7117!

Quilt Square Painting
2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for another painting class! This geometric painting looks like quilt squares! Ages 10+, material fee of $5 can be paid when you arrive for the event. Registration is required, please call the Library to secure your spot in the class, 570-888-7117!

Storytime 10AM & 11AM
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States

"Back to School" A Brief History of the Athens Area School District
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join the Tioga Point Museum in welcoming District Superintendent Dr. Craig Stage when he joins us on the 13th of March at 6PM to give us an insight into the history of the Athens School District and how it has changed over time. This presentation is in conjunction with the Athens Bulldog memorabilia currently on display at the Museum. Nibble on snacks while you listen to his presentation in the Children’s Room of the Library, then head up to the museum! Tioga Point Museum will be open after the Presentation until 8PM -We invite you to look at the Athens Bulldog Display and Browse the Museum. Questions? Call the Museum at 570-888-7225 or the Library at 570-888-7117!

Kids Cooking Club
2025-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Do you have kids interested in learning how to cook and learn new skills in the kitchen? Elaine Pierson will be on hand to teach kids 10+ simple dishes and new skills. Bring ideas on what you would like to learn to make! This club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Please register for this club by calling the Library at 570-888-7117! Call us if you have any questions!
