OverDrive App to be Replaced by Libby in April 2023
The OverDrive app will be discontinued at the end of April 2023.
Rebecca Ballard is 2022 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year!
Rebecca Ballard, regional Children’s Services coordinator at Athens Regional Library System, has been named 2022 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year by Georgia Public Library Service for her efforts to bring joy to the library for all ages.
Georgia Artists with DisAbilities–Art Tour at Royston
From February 4-28, 2023, the Royston Public Library will host art created by artists of the Georgia Artists with DisAbilities group.
Friends of Lavonia Library – Carnegie Color Crawl
On April 1, 2023, the Friends of the Lavonia Library will host its 1st Annual Color Crawl! This color run will split all proceeds 50/50 between the Friends of the Lavonia Library, and the charity group, CDH Stars and Angels.
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With 11 regional locations, there’s always something happening at the Athens Regional Library System
11 Regional Locations
With branch locations throughout Athens-Clarke County and beyond, there’s bound to be a library near you.
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07.24.2022
Residents and researchers of Oglethorpe County’s history now have greater access to local history materials with the library’s new microfilm more >
02.03.2023
The Oconee County Library, Oconee County Parks & Recreation, and Wire Park are excited to announce the 1st annual Spring more >
02.02.2023
Story Time at Winterville Library meets every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Each week Miss Sam presents a fun craft, stories, songs more >
02.02.2023
Starting January 2023, Winterville Library offers two different Book Clubs to attend. The new Daytime Book Club meets the second more >
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