Spalding Memorial Library

Creative Corner - Kids Art Club
2025-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for Art Club! Grades 6-12 Welcome! The two classes in November will be centered around floral design, each will be a standalone class. November 4th and 18th from 5-7PM. Each month will focus on a new project! Call the Library for more information and to register for the Club, 570-888-7117!

Social Gaming Club
2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
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.

Storytimes 10AM&11AM
2025-10-31 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! The puppet theatre will join us for a show! We will have playtime with the blocks following the 11AM session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome!

Trick or Treat
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Stop by the Library to grab a sweet treat during your Trick or Treating rounds! Happy Halloween!

Game Adventure Club!
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-22 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!

Library Closed for Training Day!
2025-10-24 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The Library will be closed on the 24th of October for the staff to attend the system wide training day! We will reopen on the 25th from 9am-4PM!

Board Meeting
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The Spalding Memorial Library board plans to meet on the 4th Wednesday each month in 2025, subject to change on short notice. Meetings are open to the public. Please call ahead if you are interested in attending. You can reach us at 570-888-7117 or email smlibrary724@gmail.com

Creative Corner - Kids Art Club
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for Art Club! Grades 6-12 Welcome! The two classes in October will be centered around creating your own clay luminaire, attend both sessions to complete this project. October 7th and 21st from 5-7PM. Each month will focus on a new project! Call the Library for more information and to register for the Club, 570-888-7117!

Storytimes 10AM&11AM with Animal Care Sanctuary
2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us at 10AM & 11AM for stories, songs, a craft, and a visit from Animal Care Sanctuary! All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome!

6PM Book Club
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The 6pm book club meets every third Thursday of the month. The September theme is “One Word Title”. You can choose any Fiction or Non-Fiction book to discuss at the meeting. If you have any questions or would like to join the club, call 570-888-7117!

1PM Book Club
2025-10-16 01:00 - 14:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The 1pm Book Club normally meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. In October the group will be discussing “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers” by Jesse Sutanto. All are welcome! If you would like a copy of the book or have questions call 570-888-7117!

Tales & Tails Book Club
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Tales and Tails is a new book club for kids who love animals! Join us to discuss animal-themed books, eat popcorn, and do related activities. Selected titles are recommended for ages 8-12, but older and younger children interested in reading the books are welcome to attend. At our first meeting, we will hand out copies of Because of the Rabbit by Cynthia Lord to discuss at our November meeting.

YA Book Club
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Love reading YA Books? We have the book club for you! Join Thomas on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-7PM. The group will talk about what they are currently reading and suggestions for other members! In October they will be discussing “The Color of Magic” by Terry Pratchett and will take home “Dune” by Frank Herbert. Questions? Call 570-888-7117 or send us a message through Facebook or Discord!

Library Closed
2025-10-13 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The Library will be closed on the 13th of October to observe a federal holiday. The Library will reopen on the 14th at Noon.

Storytime Fire Truck Visit 10AM & 11AM
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join us at 10AM & 11AM for stories, songs, a craft, and a special visit from the Athens Borough Fire Department. We will learn about fire safety and explore the fire truck during each session. All ages are invited, and new families are welcome!

Thinking Money for Kids
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Stop in from 3-4:30PM to decorate your own piggy bank and play Currency Conga (a Twister-style game to learn to recognize currency value) All ages are invited!

Book & a Bonfire
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Books and a Bonfire is back! Register your child to participate in our outdoor event on October 4th beginning at Noon. Kids will listen to stories from Ms. Jess, paint a pumpkin, make a s’more, and take home a free book, t-shirt, and goodie bag! Have some fall fun at the library! In the case of rain, the event will move inside. Big thank you to our sponsor 2 Rivers Insurance!*50 Child Maximum for Registration, call the Library to register, 570-888-7117* Free Event!

Books & a Bonfire
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
*Event Full* Books and a Bonfire is back! Register your child to participate in our outdoor event on October 4th beginning at Noon. Kids will listen to stories from Ms. Jess, paint a pumpkin, make a s’more, and take home a free book, t-shirt, and goodie bag! Have some fall fun at the library! In the case of rain, the event will move inside. Big thank you to our sponsor 2 Rivers Insurance!*50 Child Maximum for Registration, call the Library to register, 570-888-7117* Free Event!

Free Build
2025-10-01 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!

Social Gaming Club
2025-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States

Fall Paint Class with Laura
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Join Laura for another painting class! This painting features fall themed raccoon. Ages 8+, 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!

Adult Book Club - 6PM Group
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The 6pm book club meets every third Thursday of the month. This month we will meet a week later due to an event conflict. The September theme is “American Dynasty Family”. You can choose any Fiction or Non-Fiction book to discuss at the meeting. If you have any questions or would like to join the club, call 570-888-7117!

Adult Book Club 1PM Group
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
The 1pm Book Club normally meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. This month we will be meeting a week later due to an event conflict. In September we will be discussing the book “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. All are welcome! If you would like a copy of the book or have questions call 570-888-7117!

Ladies Night Out - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
2025-09-18 18:15 - 21:00 | Sayre Theatre, 205 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA, 18840, United States
Ready for a Ladies Night Out? Join the Spalding Memorial Library Staff at the Sayre Theatre on September 18th for “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.” Doors open at 6:15 to allow you to browse the raffle items available before the movie begins at 7PM! Tickets can be purchased at the Library and the Theatre for $18. Each ticket includes your entrance to the movie, a small popcorn, and small drink, you will also receive a door prize ticket! All ticket proceeds go to the Bradford County Regional Arts Council and all 50/50 proceeds go to Spalding Memorial Library! Questions? Call 570-888-7117!

Cookbook Club
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Spalding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA, 18810, United States
Interested in cooking and tasting new recipes? Join Cookbook Club every other month and have dinner with us! The September theme is PIE! If you are interested in joining contact the Library to register and receive your course information and information about where you can find recipes! Call 570-888-7117!
