We are proud to share that Public Information Officer Rhiannon Eades' article, "Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach," has won the 2020 Public Libraries' Feature Article Readers Choice Award! The article was published in the September/October 2019 issue of Public Libraries,
Did you post a photo on social media of empty shelves at the grocery store? Whether you’re writing in an old school diary or recording voice memos, everyone's experience is unique. The Heritage Room at Athens-Clarke County Library wants to help preserve our community’s story of this unprecedented time in our collective history. We are interested in stories from everyday people. No story is too small! How you collect your thoughts is up to you: write in a journal, take photos or videos, record voice memos or even save social media posts. Full details are
Need a Library Card to Use Our Online Resources?Home Safety for Seniors: 10 Easy Steps
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
7:00 pm
We all would like to be independent and stay in our own homes as long as possible. Dana Dollar-Wynn will be showing us 10 Easy Steps to staying safe at home. She will discuss simple, easy and effective things that older people and their families can do around their home to improve safety, focusing on fall prevention. Topics will include staying safe by improving lighting and removing obstacles in our homes, bathroom and kitchen safety, and the products that can help us on a daily basis.
With many years of experience in the interior design field, both retail and self-employed, Dana Dollar-Wynn graduated from the University of Georgia in 1994 with a B.A. in Interior Design, and is the current owner of Sage Key Interiors (founded in 2016) and Wynn Design, 2007-2010. She is also an accredited Certified Aging in Place Specialist (C.A.P.S.) and is an active member of many professional organizations. She resides in Jackson County with her husband and two children.
The event is sponsored by Reflecting, Sharing, Learning and is free and open to the public. Call (706) 613-3650 ext 343, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. The Athens-Clarke County Library is located at 2025 Baxter Street, Athens.
