Dave Watkins

Athol Public Library unveiled a summer lineup of teen and family programs this week. The slate includes an escape room, "Escape From the Terrible Thicket," running multiple sessions July 22 and 23 with registration required, and a "Cosplay Ducks" contest accepting entries through noon o…

Athol Public Library fills its summer calendar with six programs running from late July into mid-August. The library opened registration for a two-day escape room, "Escape From the Terrible Thicket," set for July 22 and 23, and is accepting entries for its "Cosplay Ducks!" contest throu…

Athol Public Library launched a slate of summer offerings this week, anchored by a free lunch program for children ages 0 to 18 running July 7 through August 7, 2026. New library hours took effect July 1, alongside upcoming events including a "Cosplay Ducks!" contest open through July 3…

Athol Public Library kicked off new summer hours this month while rolling out a packed July calendar. The library's Monday-through-Friday schedule changed effective July 1, and staff added concrete programming including a "Cosplay Ducks!" contest running through July 31, a two-day "Esca…

Athol Public Library is closed for Independence Day and will remain shut through Monday, July 6. The closure kicks off a busy stretch of summer programming at 568 Main Street, with events including "Can You Spot the AI?" on July 7, the "America is Wild!" evening program on July 8, and t…

Athol Public Library opens submissions this week for a costumed rubber duck contest, one of several summer programs on tap. The library's "Cosplay Ducks" entry period runs from Tuesday, July 7, through Friday, July 31, ahead of a busy stretch that includes a two-day "Escape From the Ter…

New hours and a string of summer programs define this week at the Athol Public Library. The library's hours change effective July 1 — the most immediate piece of news for residents planning a visit — followed by Stickerpalooza on June 30, Retro Board Games on July 2, and a trio of event…