Live at the Library-Taylor Hollingsworth In-Person

This is a monthly concert series sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Taylor Hollingsworth- folk/blues singer songwriter from Birmingham, AL

Auditorium, Athens-Clarke County Library

What Does Courage Look Like? In-Person

"What does courage look like" is a panel discussion of several of the artists whose work is part of the Women of Courage exhibition. Women of Courage Portrait Exhibit is a powerful celebration honoring the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of remarkable wom......More

"What does courage look like" is a panel discussion of several of the artists whose work is part of the Women of Courage exhibition. Women of Courage Portrait Exhibit is a powerful celebration honoring the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of remarkable women who have shaped our history and society.

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Open Playtime In-Person

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Come play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends!

Storytime room, Athens-Clarke County Library

Chess & Community In-Person

Want to pick up a new hobby? Be sure to join us for open chess play from 3-5 pm! Learn the game, sharpen your skills, or play other games while connecting with your neighbors! Open to all skill levels, ages 7 & up. No registration required.

Multipurpose Room A, Athens-Clarke County Library

3rd Monday Book Club In-Person

The 3rd Monday Book Club meets the third Monday of the month to discuss books chosen by our patrons and new members are always welcome! This month's book is Table for Two by Amor Towles.

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Open Playtime In-Person

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Come play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends!

Storytime room, Athens-Clarke County Library

Internet 101: Browser Basics In-Person

In Browser Basics, we begin with how to search and navigate the Internet. Then weâll dive into browser tools such as history, downloads, and bookmarks. Also learn how to block pop-ups and protect your privacy online.

Computer Classroom, Athens-Clarke County Library

ESOL @ the Bogart Library In-Person

Adult English Learners, join us to learn and or practice English with our amazing volunteers. This weekly class will use in-person instruction and lively discussion. We may even look at our Mango Languages app, too!

Bogart Library Creative Space , Bogart Library

Carnegie Crafternoon In-Person

Hey Adults! Join us EVERY 3rd Tuesday @ 3:30 PM for a Carnegie Crafternoon! A fun afternoon of crafts!

Lavonia Carnegie Library, Lavonia-Carnegie Library

Yarn Circle In-Person

If you have any Fiber Art projects you're working on, and want to do so in a space with fellow crafters, Yarn Circle is the place for you! We will have crafting supplies available for use, and patterns printed out to help anyone get started on the road to crafting! Jenn......More

If you have any Fiber Art projects you're working on, and want to do so in a space with fellow crafters, Yarn Circle is the place for you! We will have crafting supplies available for use, and patterns printed out to help anyone get started on the road to crafting! Jennie will be hosting the program and can offer assistance on anyone interested in crochet, and we will have books available to browse and check out regarding other Fiber Art crafts such as cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting, and needle-point. So come by on Tuesday evenings and get crafty with us!

Royston Library, Royston Library

Open Playtime In-Person

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Come play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends!

Storytime room, Athens-Clarke County Library

Talking About Books -- James In-Person

Join us as we discuss James by Percival Everett Summary: "From Percival Everett--a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards--comes James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn......More

Join us as we discuss James by Percival Everett Summary: "From Percival Everett--a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards--comes James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. While many narrative set pieces of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remain in place (floods and storms, stumbling across both unexpected death and unexpected treasure in the myriad stopping points along the river's banks, encountering the scam artists posing as the Duke and Dauphin...), Jim's agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light. Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a "cult literary icon" (Oprah Daily), and one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime, James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature"-- Provided by publisher.

Heritage Room Conference Room, Athens-Clarke County Library

ESL Conversation Circle In-Person

Would you like to improve your English? Join us for an ESL conversation circle at the Athens-Clarke County Library! You can practice and improve your spoken English, meet new people, and learn about our community. We meet from 1-2:30pm on Wednesdays at the library. ......More

Would you like to improve your English? Join us for an ESL conversation circle at the Athens-Clarke County Library! You can practice and improve your spoken English, meet new people, and learn about our community. We meet from 1-2:30pm on Wednesdays at the library. Free. No registration required. Open to adults 18 and older. Questions? Email Laura Stiles at [email protected]

Multipurpose Room A, Athens-Clarke County Library

Kickback & Create In-Person

Join the Teen Department and Encourage HER Academy for Kickback & Create--a space where teens can unwind, engage in real conversations, and tap into their creativity. Whether it's cooking lessons or an exciting artistic activity, there will always be something fun going......More

Join the Teen Department and Encourage HER Academy for Kickback & Create--a space where teens can unwind, engage in real conversations, and tap into their creativity. Whether it's cooking lessons or an exciting artistic activity, there will always be something fun going on! For grades 6th-12th.

Multipurpose Room A, Athens-Clarke County Library

10 Suggestions for the Beginning Writer In-Person

Turn your dreams into reality and get concrete advice about how to get started, help others, improve your writing skills, and get to your goal of âThe Endâ.

Bogart Library, Bogart Library

Game Night In-Person

Join us to hangout and play some games!Grades 6-12

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Open Play In-Person

Join us for our library's open play day! Children birth through 4 year old are encouraged to play with the library's various toys. Connect with other caregivers, learn what is happening at your local libraries, and check out books! Get back in the routine of visiting ou......More

Join us for our library's open play day! Children birth through 4 year old are encouraged to play with the library's various toys. Connect with other caregivers, learn what is happening at your local libraries, and check out books! Get back in the routine of visiting our cozy branch, located on the third floor of the Aaron Heard Community Center. Address: 400 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 30601

Aaron Heard Resource Center, Aaron Heard Resource Center

Read to Rover In-Person

Hey, Kids! Come read to Maisy Jane and other four footed furry friends! Prereaders and early readers build literacy confidence by reading to gentle doggy listeners. For ages FOUR AND UP, and best with adult supervision.

Bogart Library, Bogart Library

KnitLits @ the Bogart Library In-Person

Knitters of all levels are invited to join in the fun, and enjoy a space where they can share ideas, meet friends, and knit, knit, knit! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend and gain more knowledge, while experienced knitters can share their expertise. All are we......More

Knitters of all levels are invited to join in the fun, and enjoy a space where they can share ideas, meet friends, and knit, knit, knit! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend and gain more knowledge, while experienced knitters can share their expertise. All are welcome, so come take part in the conversations and creativity!

Bogart Library Creative Space , Bogart Library

Teen Dungeons & Dragons In-Person

Teens! Are you interested in trying D&D for the first time? Or joining a campaign? Come to our volunteer-run Dungeons & Dragons sessions and get ready for a great gaming adventure!

Bogart Library, Bogart Library

Drawing Portraits in Charcoal In-Person

Artist Hilda Kurtz is leading this working shop on Drawing Portraits in Charcoal. This is part of the Women of Courage program series. Registration is required.

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Chess & Community

Want to pick up a new hobby? Be sure to join us for open chess play from 3-5 pm! Learn the game, sharpen your skills, or play other games while connecting with your neighbors! Open to all skill levels, ages 7 & up. No registration required.

Multipurpose Room A, Athens-Clarke County Library

Pen Pals Writing Group In-Person

Do you enjoy writing? Join us for this writing group to meet other writers, share your writing experiences, and get feedback on your work from other members of the group.This meeting will be dedicated to writing critique and constructive feedback.

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Lavonia Carnegie Library Book Club In-Person

Join the Lavonia-Carnegie Library every 4th Monday for Book Club!

Lavonia Carnegie Library, Lavonia-Carnegie Library

Last Monday Book Group -- Knife by Salman Rushdie In-Person

"Mostly virtual, always stimulating," the Last Monday Book Group reads literary fiction and nonfiction. Our meetings are hybrid, with nearly all members using Google Meet to attend. Please contact the library liaison, Laura Stiles, for more information and a link to the......More

"Mostly virtual, always stimulating," the Last Monday Book Group reads literary fiction and nonfiction. Our meetings are hybrid, with nearly all members using Google Meet to attend. Please contact the library liaison, Laura Stiles, for more information and a link to the meeting: [email protected] Join us as we discuss Knife:Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie. You can find it in the PINES catalog here. It is also available in digital format on Libby and the Palace Project. "From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring a brutal attempt on his life, thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him. On the morning of August 12, 2022, Salman Rushdie was standing onstage at the Chautauqua Institution, preparing to give a lecture on the importance of keeping writers safe from harm, when a man wearing black clothes and a black mask rushed down the aisle toward him, wielding a knife. His first thought: So it's you. Here you are. What followed was a horrific act of violence that shook the literary world and beyond. Now, for the first time, and in unforgettable detail, Rushdie relives the traumatic events of that day and its aftermath, as well as his journey toward physical recovery and the healing that was made possible by the love and support of his wife, Eliza, his family, his army of doctors and physical therapists, and his community of readers worldwide." -- from the publisher.

Multipurpose Room C, Athens-Clarke County Library

Open Playtime In-Person

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Come play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends!

Storytime room, Athens-Clarke County Library

Internet 101: Privacy and Security In-Person

Learn about the current state of Internet privacy and security -- who might be watching you or gathering your data. Get common sense tips on how to protect your personal information and control your privacy.

Computer Classroom, Athens-Clarke County Library

Open Book Club In-Person

The adult Open Book Club will meet on Tuesday at 1:00pm. Copies of this month's book will be available at the front desk. First-time visitors are always welcome to join in! Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Oglethorpe County Library, Oglethorpe County Library

American Red Cross Blood Drive In-Person

Donate a pint of blood to help someone in need! Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. For more in......More

Donate a pint of blood to help someone in need! Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. For more information and to book an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Successful donors will receive a $15 e-gift card and free A1C testing.

Multipurpose Room C, Athens-Clarke County Library

Teen Matters in the Lobby

Staff from Teen Matters will be available in the lobby to answer questions and talk about their services and programs. Teen Matters provides free health services for young people ages 19 and under in a teen-friendly environment.

ACC Library - Lobby, Athens-Clarke County Library

Mystery Book Club In-Person

Read mysteries selected from a list of books filled with intriguing plots, villains and sleuths, atmospheric settings. Follow the clues, uncover the suspect with motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime and you have solved the puzzling mystery. Join the monthly......More

Read mysteries selected from a list of books filled with intriguing plots, villains and sleuths, atmospheric settings. Follow the clues, uncover the suspect with motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime and you have solved the puzzling mystery. Join the monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday each month, 5:30pm, for a lively discussion of the monthâs book. This monthâs book is Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Copies are available in PINES and will also be available behind the Bogart help desk.

Bogart Library Creative Space , Bogart Library

Genealogy Night at the Library In-Person

Discover Your Roots After HoursJoin us for a special FREE after-hours event designed to help you beginâor deepenâyour journey into family history. Whether you're brand new to genealogy or looking to sharpen your research skills, this evening will offer valuable tools an......More

Discover Your Roots After HoursJoin us for a special FREE after-hours event designed to help you beginâor deepenâyour journey into family history. Whether you're brand new to genealogy or looking to sharpen your research skills, this evening will offer valuable tools and resources in a relaxed, welcoming setting. During the program, youâll learn:Why and how to form a focused genealogy research question to guide your discoveriesHow to fill out a basic family tree and begin organizing your findingsWhat genealogy databases and digital tools are available through the libraryHow to book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for personalized assistanceYou'll also have time to:Explore the rich resources of the Ivy RoomUse library computers and databases for hands-on searchingAsk questions during an open Q&A session with library staffWhether you're curious about your great-grandparents or building a full family tree, this is the perfect place to start. No prior experience neededâjust bring your curiosity!All are welcome. Registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.

Oconee County Library, Oconee County Library

Teen Silent Book Club In-Person

Get cozy with your current read or browse our collection for something new! We'll read and chat about all things bookish, making this the perfect place to meet other readers.

ACC Library - Teen department, Athens-Clarke County Library

Yarn Circle

If you have any Fiber Art projects you're working on, and want to do so in a space with fellow crafters, Yarn Circle is the place for you! We will have crafting supplies available for use, and patterns printed out to help anyone get started on the road to crafting! Jenn......More

If you have any Fiber Art projects you're working on, and want to do so in a space with fellow crafters, Yarn Circle is the place for you! We will have crafting supplies available for use, and patterns printed out to help anyone get started on the road to crafting! Jennie will be hosting the program and can offer assistance on anyone interested in crochet, and we will have books available to browse and check out regarding other Fiber Art crafts such as cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting, and needle-point. So come by on Tuesday evenings and get crafty with us!

Royston Library, Royston Library

Open Playtime In-Person

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Come play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends!

Storytime room, Athens-Clarke County Library

ESL Conversation Circle In-Person

Would you like to improve your English? Join us for an ESL conversation circle at the Athens-Clarke County Library! You can practice and improve your spoken English, meet new people, and learn about our community. We'll be meeting from 1-2:30pm on Wednesdays at the ......More

Would you like to improve your English? Join us for an ESL conversation circle at the Athens-Clarke County Library! You can practice and improve your spoken English, meet new people, and learn about our community. We'll be meeting from 1-2:30pm on Wednesdays at the library. Free. No registration required. Open to adults 18 and older. Questions? Email Laura Stiles at [email protected]

Multipurpose Room A, Athens-Clarke County Library

Overbooked (Millennial Book Club)

Join us at The Globe (199 N. Lumpkin) for a discussion of The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.Audiobook and ebook copies are available in Libby and in Palace.New members are welcome!