Athol Library Adds Escape Room, Duck Contest To Summer Calendar

ATHOL — The Athol Public Library has unveiled a full slate of summer programming, headlined by a locked-room mystery challenge running two sessions next week and a lighthearted duck-decorating contest open through the end of the month.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The library's "Escape From the Terrible Thicket" challenge runs multiple sessions July 22 and 23, with advance registration required. Participants will work through the puzzle-based escape room in small groups.

The library is also running its "Cosplay Ducks" contest, inviting patrons to decorate and submit a duck-themed entry between Tuesday, July 7, and Friday, July 31, at noon.

Additional programs on the library's calendar include a beeswax-wrap-making workshop Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; a beaded-bracelet session Thursday, July 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; and a graphic novel club centered on "Amulet" for ages 8 to 13 on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m.

COMING UP

Teens can compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia game at the library Monday, July 20, at 3:30 p.m.