The Bullocks of Athol viewed Monday's eclipse using glasses provided by Athol Public Library. (From left) Jessica, Job, Ivey, Lucien and Octavian. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Athol Public Library Assistant Director Robin Shtulman (left) and Director Jean Shaughnessy hand out viewing glasses to folks who showed up to view Monday's eclipse from the library parking lot. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

A small crowd took part in Monday's Eclipse Viewing Party in the parking lot of Athol Public Library. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

It was a birthday to remember for Laura St. John as she and her friends shared cake and took in Monday’s eclipse from the front yard of their home on Main Street in Athol. (From left) Leo Hamel, Laura St. John, Melissa Hamel and Helen Hamel. PHOTO BY GREG VINE