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Winter Food Drive - All Proceeds Will Benefit Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Trail mix, canned meats, meal cups, and more - but no glass jars, please! Donations accepted until January 31st.

Donate to the Winter Food Drive

The Athens-Clarke County Library and the Oglethorpe County Library are partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for a

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Bogue Gallery Presents "Over and Under: Woven by Athena Weavers." A weaving community in Athens, Georgia. Opening reception is 3PM-5PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Exhibit closes on January 10, 2026.

Over and Under: Woven by Athena Weavers

The Bogue Gallery at Athens-Clarke County Library will be exhibiting Over and Under: Woven by Athena Weavers from Sunday, November

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The real-life case of Alvin Ridley—a misunderstood man in a small Georgia town who was accused of murdering his wife after allegedly keeping her captive for thirty years. Presented by McCracken Poston, Jr. who served a Ridley’s lawyer in this nationally notorious case. 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2025. Appleton Auditorium

“Zenith Man”: A True Crime Author Talk

Join us at Athens-Clarke County Library on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm in the Appleton Auditorium for

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Colorful balls of yarn.

Athens Library Crafters’ Meetup

Do you have a craft project–or two–that you’ve been trying to find time to work on? Would you like to

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Rolls of yarn on a table. An in-progress knitted section on the needles.

Art & Craft Supply Swap

Do you have so many extra craft supplies that you’ve considered opening your own craft store? Or have you started a

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Promotional poster for the art exhibition “2 Paths.” The poster features a large blue number "2" with the word “Paths” across it. On the left, Van Alex Burns is shown sketching at a table with background drawings of classical-style figures; his section highlights “Drawings and Paintings.” On the right, Denise Sain Burns is working at a pottery wheel in front of a large ceramic sculpture with hand-like forms; her section highlights “Ceramic Sculpture.”

2 Paths Art Exhibit

The Athens-Clarke County Library presents 2 Paths, an exhibition by Athens artists, married couple Denise Sain Burns and Van Alex Burns.

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Book cover for Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride and a photograph of Will Leitch.

Author Event: Will Leitch

Author Will Leitch’s eagerly anticipated seventh novel, Lloyd McNeil’s Last Ride, will officially hit shelves on May 20. To celebrate the

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Back in My Day program flyer with rooftop view of Athens Courthouse in black and white.

“Back In My Day” Exhibition

The Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room is throwing it back in the upcoming “Back In My Day” exhibition. Spanning five

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Book cover for In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Picture of city square in Nazi Germany.

Virtual Book Club

Sign up for our Virtual Book Club to discuss In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American

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Coming soon to your library: Americans and the Holocaust. What did the Americans know? What more could have been done?

Americans and the Holocaust

YouTube: Americans the the Holocaust

The Athens-Clarke County Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries newly selected to host

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NEA Big Read. Novel Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi. Cover shows drawings of two African American women on red background.

NEA Big Read: Homegoing

The Athens-Clarke County Library is pleased to be one of 62 communities participating in the 2024 NEA Big Read. From

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Improv with the Flying Squid Comedy group on June 20 at 6:00pm. Free, family-friendly event. Features the Flying Squid logo of a squid with a hat and wings.

Improv night!

Come and experience an evening of family-friendly improv with us on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke

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Author Talk: Randy Cox. 6:00PM. June 12, 2024. Athens-Clarke County Library. Books will be available at the event for purchase and signing. Shows a photograph of a man smiling and a book cover for "715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever."

Author Talk with Randy Cox

Athens author Randy Cox was a newspaper reporter when he was called in to cover the Atlanta Braves game on

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Woman on phone sitting on floor surrounded by cardboard boxes. Text reads "Your business, your library, and you."

Tools for Starting & Running Your Business

If you’re a small business owner, or hope to be, you know that starting and running that business

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Author Talk: Rebecca McCarthy. 7:00PM. May 22, 2023. Athens-Clarke County Library. Books will be available at the event for purchase and signing. Shows a photograph of a woman smiling and a book cover for "Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers."

Author Talk with Rebecca McCarthy

Local author Rebecca McCarthy will discuss her new book, Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers at the Athens-Clarke

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Woman helps child using laptop.

Homeschool Resources

If you’re a parent that homeschools your children or has a child that needs a little additional help with their

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Lord & stephens funeral home graphic with close up picture of a man in a suit.

Reflecting, Sharing, Learning (RSL): Lunch-N-Learn program with Lord & Stephens

Join Athens-Clarke County Library guest Ray Finger, Advance Planning Specialist and After Care Counselor at Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes,

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ESL Conversation Circle

In February 2023, the Athens-Clarke County Library (ACCL) launched a weekly English Conversation Circle for English Language Learners (ELLs) in

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Woman reading on tablet.

Quick Guide to Library eBooks

The Athens Regional Library System offers patrons several ways to enjoy free digital eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more with a

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Clapboard and preformers illustration with the text "The North Georgia Talent Show"

North Georgia Talent Show

Join us for a talent show hosted by MultipleChoices CIL, Athens Regional System, Elbert County Public Library System, and Piedmont

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Solar panels.

Q&A on Solar Panels at the Athens-Clarke County Library

1) Why put solar at this location?

Athens-Clarke County has a commitment to generate 100% of its electricity from

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Hand pouring seed packet into pot with soil

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

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Let Freedom Read: A Tiny Art Show for Banned Books. All ages welcome to participate! Features a graphic of a canvas and paintbrush.

Enter the Banned Books Tiny Art Show

Celebrate freedom of expression and show your passion for literacy by participating in the Athens-Clarke County Library’s tiny art show,

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Available at select locations. Features a logo for hearing loop technology.

Athens Regional Library System Announces Assistive Hearing Technology in Meeting Rooms

Athens Regional Library System now offers assistive hearing technology with Listen EVERYWHERE hearing loops in select locations.

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A photograph of Kathie Ames. She has short hair and a burgundy cardigan.

A Celebration of Life

It is with a heavy heart that the Athens Regional Library System shares the news of our former Director,

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A photograph of ARLS' business manager. She has tight, curly orange-brown hair and an orange, patterned shirt. She smiles.

Athens Regional Library System Hires New Business Manager

The Athens Regional Library System is happy to announce the appointment of Lorrie Lavengood as the new Business Manager. With

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Librarian handing a patron a Chromebook and smiling

Chromebooks Available to Borrow

Need a laptop for work or school? Check one out from the library! Thanks to a grant from the

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Headshot of the new Public Information Officer. She has long, straight hair and is smiling in a dark turtleneck.

New Public Information Officer begins at Athens Regional Library System

The Athens-Clarke County Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Downie as its new Public Information Officer.

In

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Family Fun Day. All Together Now! Summer Reading Kickoff.

Family Fun Day!

Get ready for a truly FUN day on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Athens-Clarke County

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Puzzle Palooza. June 9, 2023, 2-4PM. A graphic of people's hands putting together a heart made of puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Palooza!

Think you’re a jigsaw puzzle master? Now’s your chance to prove it on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at

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The U.S. and the Holocaust documentary and panel discussion. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:00PM.

Film Screening and Discussion: The U.S. and the Holocaust

Join us for this special screening of selecting from The U.S. and the Holocaust. The three-part documentary, directed and produced

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Join us for Celebrating Poetry: readings from local authors & students. Amanda Dzimiankskia and J.R. Barner will be features. Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 3:00PM.

Celebrating Poetry

It’s National Poetry Month, and the Athens-Clarke County Library will be celebrating with original readings by local authors and students

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NEA big read is Ilya Kaminsky's "Deaf Republic" from April 1 - May 17, 2023. Features a quote by the New York Times reading, "A visit to this republic will not leave the reader unchanged." Presented in collaborate between the Athens Clarke County Library, the University of Georgia, the Georgia Museum of Art, and National Endowment Arts Big Read.

NEA Big Read

The Athens-Clarke County Library announces a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read series exploring Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky.

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A Panasconic branded VHS tape with a blank label

Digitize Your VHS Tapes at the Digital Media Center

VHS tapes don’t last forever. So convert your VHS tapes to digital files at the Digital Media Center to ensure

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