Author Event – Raquel Willis
University of Georgia graduate Raquel Willis will discuss her memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Monday, December 4 at 7:00 pm.
Live at the Library- Paddy League
Paddy League plays traditional music of the Greek Isles at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Sunday, December 3 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.
hoopla: A New Digital Service
Patrons of the Athens Regional Library System can instantly read, watch, and listen to more than a million titles through the hoopla website and digital app.
Libby Update: One-Tap Magazines
Watch this quick, informative overview video to learn more about one-tap magazines in Libby.
The Seed Library is Here!
Our seed library at the Athens-Clarke County Library allows patrons to check out a packet of seeds, plant them, and let some of them go to maturity. You then harvest that next generation of seeds, and return them to the library so other people can check them out.
Computer Classes for Everybody
Our library system offers a variety of free classes on basic computer skills and Adobe Creative Cloud software. Learn how to get started with Windows 10, Android smartphones, iPhones, Adobe Photoshop, podcasting, and more.
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11.02.2023
The 2023 GALILEO Annual User Survey will run Nov. 1-17. GALILEO would like to hear from you and your library patrons. Completed entries will more >
11.30.2023
It’s the Season of Giving! Bring in clean, gently used coats and blankets to the Bogart Library during operating hours more >
11.22.2023
Draw, create, and witness the magic of Shrinky Dinks at the Oglethorpe County Library–as you make a mini take-home ornament!
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11.17.2023
Starting Monday, November 20, 2023, patrons of the Athens Regional Library System can instantly read, watch, and listen to more >
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