Athol brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Athol Public Library opens its monthlong Quabbin Days photo contest for all ages this week.

Today in Athol

• Library opens monthlong Quabbin Days photo contest. Athol Public Library opened its Quabbin Days Photo Contest, open to entries from October 1 through October 30.Athol Public Library

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 p.m.: Library's Paint Little Critters class returns Wednesday. Athol Public Library hosts its Paint Little Critters painting session Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. for young participants.Athol Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 5:30 p.m.: Library offers financial wellness sessions this month. Athol Public Library's Introduction to Financial Wellness program runs Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and repeats Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.Athol Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Athol soccer hosts Greenfield Wednesday. Athol's varsity soccer team hosts Greenfield in a conference match Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., according to MaxPreps' schedule listing.MaxPreps

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