Athol Public Library Rolls Out Slate of Summer Teen and Family Programs

DATELINE — ATHOL

The Athol Public Library is carrying the community calendar this week, with a run of summer programs for teens and younger readers set to kick off in the days ahead — the most concrete news coming out of Athol in this cycle.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The library at 568 Main Street has several upcoming programs worth marking on the calendar. On Tuesday, June 30, teens can drop in for both a **Stickerpalooza** craft session (3:30–4:30 p.m.) and a **Teen Book Swap** (3:30–4:30 p.m.). On Thursday, July 2, the library hosts **Retro Board Games** from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. — a low-key way to spend the day before the long holiday weekend.

Looking further out, **America is Wild!** — a nature-themed program — is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. Then, starting July 9, the library launches **Anime 5E Teen RPG** on select dates; registration is required for that one. Residents can call the library at (978) 249-9515 or visit athollibrary.org for details and to sign up.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

No new coverage from Patch, MetroWest Daily News, or The Boston Globe in this cycle.

COMING UP

- **Tuesday, June 30** — Stickerpalooza, Athol Public Library, 3:30–4:30 p.m. - **Tuesday, June 30** — Teen Book Swap, Athol Public Library, 3:30–4:30 p.m. - **Thursday, July 2** — Retro Board Games, Athol Public Library, 3:30–5:00 p.m. - **Tuesday, July 8** — America is Wild!, Athol Public Library, 5:30 p.m. - **Starting July 9** — Anime 5E Teen RPG, Athol Public Library (select dates; registration required)