The Pop-Up Library currently serves two locations: the Rivertown Senior Apartments and the Athens location of Home Sweet Home. We bring a curated selection of books and other media, along with any requests made by the residents. We're set up to check in/out, request holds, issue library cards, and more, all on the go!

The library offers free day passes to Olana State Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and FASNY Museum of Firefighting to Athens residents. Click here for more info on the individual benefits or inquire at the circulation desk.

Whether you are trying to grow your houseplant collection or just starting out, join Clermont State Historic Site’s knowledgeable horticulturalist, Leslie Reed at the library. This program is funded through the generous support of the Friends of Clermont.

The students on the Evarts Engineers Robotics Team use engineering design practices to design, build, and program robots. They compete in area tournaments, completing complex challenges using state-of-the-art equipment. Children must be 12-17 years old to participate. We're always looking to expand our team: email Coach Kathy at board@drevartslibrary.org for more information.

Join Host Katherine Montague & company for a lively discussion. Reach out to the library if you are interested in joining: staff@drevartslibrary.org.

Bring your clothes in need of minor repairs & learn how to fix them yourself! We will learn how to mend, darn, and repair our beloved clothes to extend their livelihood using hand sewing methods. The Mending Circle is a place where we can learn from each other and swap skills while in community.

The D. R. Evarts Cooking Club meets on the second Monday of each month and has a new theme each time. Reach out to the library or check our email newsletter the week leading up to the meeting for more details.

Dinner is on the D.R. Evarts Library with our Family Meal Kits! Each Family Meal Kit includes a recipe and the ingredients (outside of cooking oil and basic spices) to create a meal that feeds 4-6 people.

Call or email starting on the Monday of distribution week to reserve yours, as kits are limited. Seniors and those in need are encourage to reserve. One meal kit per family.

*This grant-funded program is made possible by the Greene County Rural Health Network.

A different craft project each month! We provide the supplies and instructions so you can complete them at the Library or at home. Limited quantities, inquire at the circulation desk on the last Thursday of the month.

We can provide books and other Library materials to patrons who are unable to come to the Library, whether on a temporary or a permanent basis. View our Homebound Delivery Service Policy or reach out to staff@drevartslibrary.org for more information.

Thanks to Ms. Pacuk’s 2022-2023 3rd grade class we have a fantastic seed library with no library card needed for use.

You can borrow a laptop or tablet from the library to help stay connected. Call (518) 945-1417 or email for more info or to reserve. You can also print, scan, copy, and fax at the library.

From games to microscopes and everything in between, we’ve got an eclectic mix in our extensive Library of Things. Inquire at the circulation desk for more info.

Join Chloe for a mystery tea tasting. We will brew an herbal tea (technically known as a tisane) & use our senses to learn qualities of the herb (without knowing what the herb is). Towards the end of the session after the herb reveal, we will look up the herb’s qualities in herb books & compare to our own experiences. Mugs will be provided but if you have a favorite or special mug, feel free to bring it!