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Oconee County Library Presents: Fan Fest 2025. Music, Food, Shop. April 12th, 2025 from 10am to 6pm. Located at Oconee County Civic Center. April 12th from 10am to 6pm. celebration of Comics, Games, Music, Film, Culture, Food, and the Arts. Images of different media burst out from the center like a gameboy, headphones, dice, T V, comics, microphone, music notes, tickets, and more.

FanFest 2025

The fourth annual FanFest will be on Saturday, April 12th from 10am-6pm. This free event has something for all ages more >

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Expand your business!

Home-based business owners, are you looking for an affordable way to find new leads? Use your PINES card to access more >

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 more >

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Moon Tree Party

Join us on Saturday, April 19th at 11am to celebrate the addition of an Artemis I Moon Tree seedling to more >

3rd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12PM. Features a running white silhouette against a backsplash of color.

3rd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl

Please help sponsor The Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie Library’s 3rd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl on Saturday, April 12, 2025. All more >

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Viva la biblioteca!

Join the growing number of bilinguals who use @MangoLanguages through the library to learn Italian — or any of over more >

Weiss Financial Ratings. Investments, Banking, Insurance, Medigap, Financial Literacy

Get money smart with Weiss Financial Ratings

Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online provides independent ratings and financial planning tools to help you make informed decisions about more >

Claws Up and Read with the Rock Lobsters

Hey, Kids & Parents! To celebrate Love Your Library Month, the Bogart Library and Athens Rock Lobster Hockey are teaming more >

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Snow Much Fun with Elsa (and Rock Lobsters!)@ the Bogart Library

Join Bogart Library Ms. Donna and Elsa for Snow Much Fun this Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 11 more >

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Become a Recommending Reader

One of our favorite things about serving as your public library is that we get to talk with you about more >

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Bogart Library Annual Coat & Blanket Drive

Do you have clean used coats and blankets taking up space in your closet? Bring them to the Bogart Library’s more >

A snowy blue background boasts a flyer about the Royston Library's upcoming Winter FUN-derland fundraiser happening on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10am - 2pm.

Royston Friends FUNderland Fundraiser

The Friends of the Royston Library are hosting their 2nd Annual Winter FUNderland on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 more >

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 more >

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 more >

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 more >

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AtoZdatabases

We’ve added AtoZdatabases, the the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database! The database includes 65 million business more >

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It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! Your free Georgia public library card is the key to discovering and learning at your more >

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Create With ‘Canva’

Learn to create signs, graphics, slides, games, stickers and more using Canva! Canva is a great teacher resource and can more >

Celebrate Pete the Cat with our new Story Trail at the Bogart Library. A drawing of Pete the Cat on an illustrated trail with trees.

Celebrate Pete the Cat with Our New Story Trail!

Pete the Cat crafts, a nature walk, and a visit with James Dean, creator & illustrator of Pete the more >

80th Birthday Party. An illustration of Smokey the Bear hugs the text. He is wearing a birthday hat and there are balloons around him. In the background, there is a photograph of a forest.

Smokey Bear’s Birthday CUPCAKE Party

You’re invited to Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday party! Join us for a celebration as we close out our Summer more >

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Zoo Atlanta Library Pass

The Zoo Atlanta partnership started in February 2011 as a way to provide access to the Zoo for those who more >

Daytime Book Club with a stylised illustrated sun and Pride and Prejudice book cover

Daytime Book Club Discusses Pride and Prejudice

Join us for our monthly Daytime Book Club on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Jane Austen’s more >

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Athens Music Scene Before! Bogart Library, Tuesday, June 18th @ 6:30 pm

Everyone knows that the Classic City is the birthplace of several prominent bands including the B-52s, REM, and Widespread Panic, more >

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 more >

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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 requires more >

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Family STEAM @ the Bogart Library: Birding Adventures

Family STEAM Fun @ the Bogart Library!  Saturday, June 1st @ 10:30 am!  Families, join LeAnn Rutledge from the Oconee more >

Shadow puppet show of a person and a tree

Puppet Palooza @ the Bogart Library

Puppets, puppets, PUPPETRY! The Bogart Library loves puppetry! Join us Tuesday, May 28th @ 2pm and Wednesday, May 29th @ more >

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 more >

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Free Weekly Chess Lessons

Each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m., Winterville Library hosts Dr. J.P. Caillault, who tutors beginners in the basics of chess.  more >

A picture of Jeannette Walls and "Hang the Moon" book cover

New Book Club: The Baby-Friendly Book Club!

Beginning on May 2,  Winterville Library launches a new “Baby-Friendly Book Club!” The club will meet from 4 p.m. to more >

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Homeschool Resources

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

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Calming Sensory Crafts @ the Bogart Library

Having a stressful week? Need help soothing a little one? Make calming sensory items with Teen Expert Tyson, Saturday, March more >

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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, more >

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2nd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl Saturday, April 6, 2024

The Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie Library are hosting their 2nd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at more >

Lavonia-Carnegie "Meet The Authors" with close-up pictures of each author

Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie hosts Meet the Author event

The Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie Library have an exciting evening planned for book lovers and aspiring writers alike. On Monday, more >

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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 more >

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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 more >

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North Georgia Talent Show

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

Oglethorpe Story time

Have You Been to an Oglethorpe Story Time?

Every Story Time, at every library, is different and special. We suggest you visit them all!

Story Times allow children to more >

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Chess Lessons for All Ages in January 2024

The Winterville Library will host three free chess lessons during January 2024. Patrons ages 8 and up who are interested more >

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Print Accessibility at Georgia Libraries

Could someone you know benefit from reading materials in an accessible format?

Georgia Library Service for the more >

Worker with hat adjusting and setting floorboards with text "Winterville Library Temporarily Closed for repairs, January 11-25, 2024"

Winterville Library Closing for Repairs

Happy New Year!

The Winterville Library will close for floor repairs starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

We will reopen on Friday, more >

Santa Storytime at the Lavonia Carnegie Library! Join us for a special Storytime with Santa on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:00AM!

Santa visits the Lavonia-Carnegie Library

The Lavonia-Carnegie Library is back open, and we have a very special guest coming by on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 more >

Blue and red coats on hangers

Annual Holiday Coat & Blanket Drive

It’s the Season of Giving! Bring in clean, gently used coats and blankets to the Bogart Library during operating hours more >

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hoopla: A New Digital Service for Patrons – Available November 20th

Starting Monday, November 20, 2023, patrons of the Athens Regional Library System can instantly read, watch, and listen to more >

Super Friendship Thanksgiving. November 11th at 11am - 1pm. Photo op with cap! The text is included in comic book-like speech bubbles and is layered atop screenprint design flourishes. The central figure holds a shield with the American flag and looks into the distance.

SUPER Friendship Thanksgiving!

Join forces on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Oglethorpe County Library and become a more >

Nov. 1-17, 2023. Win an Amazon gift card! Take the Galileo annual user survey.

Take the 2023 GALILEO Annual User Survey

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 >

A jack-o-lantern with wispy fog circulating around it.

Creepy Week & Family Fun

Ready for Halloween? Join Bogart Library staff for a week of  creepy, spooky and chilling fun for all more >

Person holding chess piece knocking over a bishop.

Beginner Chess for Youths

If your 8-to-12 year old wants to learn the basics of chess, come to the Winterville Library on Tuesdays from more >

Solar Eclipse

The (Annular) Solar Eclipse is Coming and We are READY!

Join Dr. Maurice Snook, Scientific Volunteer Extraordinaire, for TWO fact-filled and fun solar eclipse educational events at the Bogart Library. more >

Cloudy Solar Eclipse

Annular Solar Eclipse Event

Celebrate the Sun with us here at the Oglethorpe County Library! On Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00am until 1:30pm, more >

Woman sitting in library flipping pages of a book.

Explore Local History at the Madison County Library

Have you ever been curious about the history of Madison County and your family’s place in it? The library is more >

Photo of typewriter with crumpled paper beside it. On left, logo for Lavonia-Carnegie Library and text reads "Writers Group. Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:30p"

Lavonia Writers Group

Lavonia-Carnegie Library invites writers of all skill levels to come together and write!

Each Tuesday afternoon, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, the more >

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 clean more >

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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 more >

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Dungeons & Dragons & More

Dungeons & Dragons has returned to the Bogart Library! Teens and tweens are invited to fight monsters, question dragons and more >

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Score Big with Your Library Card

Score Big with Your Library Card the whole month of September! For this year’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Athens more >

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Vintage Ghost Painting Party

Join us here at the Oglethorpe County Library for some spooky season fun! Swing by the thrift store and pick more >

Read a Romance Novel Month.

August is National Read a Romance Novel Month

Did you know that August is National Read a Romance Novel Month? Neither did Miss Erika! Head to your local more >

Hi! Have you heard about our storytimes? Featuring a photograph of a child smiling and reading a book.

2023: Storytimes at Heard Resource Center are Back!

Fall/Winter 2023

Join Miss Erika weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, from 10 am-11 am on the third floor of the Aaron Heard more >

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Mindfulness Coloring

Join us at the Oglethorpe County Library for an all-ages relaxing coloring event! De-stress from the week with mindfulness coloring, more >

White script "Let's Save Lives" on a red background

Help Yourself & Others

Take a breath! Summer’s over! It’s time to take care of yourself and others. The Bogart Library is partnering with more >

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OGLE-Worthy Writers

Are you interested in writing? Do you dream of holding your very own book in your hands? Then come join more >

A green mug and an open book resting atop a wooden beam with gently rippling water in the background. The water reflects the sunlight.

(Deep Breath) Time To Unwind…

After a busy day — or week — come hang out and relax at the Oglethorpe County Library! FREE coffee more >

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.

more >

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, more >

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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 more >

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End of Summer Dance ParTAY!

Join us at the Oglethorpe County Library 11:00am – 1:00pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023 for a Taylor Swift Dance ParTAY! more >

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Last Minute Summer Fun

Summer is almost over but the Bogart Library still has fun programs for kids and teens.

Crafty Teens, join Kathryn for more >

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Chromebooks Available to Borrow

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

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Database Access Changing

Starting July 2, GALILEO is eliminating access by password and users will need their PINES card number and PIN to more >

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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 her more >

Children dancing in costumes

Kitty Kapow and Professor Whiskers Dance Party!

It’s a fun dance party for the kiddos! See you on Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m.  All are welcome!

Hello Summer! Lay Park Resource Center.

Summer Reading Has Begun at Lay Park Resource Center!

Summer reading has begun at the Lay Park Community Center! For the months of June and more >

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 more >

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 more >

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Starlight, Diamond Brights & Movies!

Starlight, Star Bright!

Who doesn’t love learning about the stars? Join the Amazing Scientific Mr. Dodd for a fun-filled program about more >

American flags on gravestones

Memorials, Mysteries & More

A Memorial Day Treat

If you’ve dropped by the Bogart Library lately, you may have noticed LOTS of excited children and more >

After School Party at Lay Park. The backdrop is of a spooky forest at night.

Spooky Party at Lay Park Resource Center

After School Party at Lay Park

This week the library is hosting a Wednesday Addams themed party more >

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Storytime Parties at Heard Resource Center

It’s party time at Heard Resource Center!

Before we take a storytime break for summer at the Heard Resource more >

accgov seeks public input on potential sites for east side library through may 21

Public Engagement Sessions and Online Survey for East Side Library Announced

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) will host community feedback opportunities and an online survey for eight potential sites identified more >

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Meet a Worm (and Have Gardening Fun, Too!)

 It’s Spring and programs are blooming at the Bogart Library. Join us for our semi-annual Seed Swap & Garden Fun, more >

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 more >

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 more >

Lavonia Library YA meeting grounds logo. In the middle of a heart made of coffee beans, the text reads: Every Friday @4:00PM. Crafts, games, art, books, talk, coffee.

“YA Meeting Grounds” Lavonia Teen Programs

Lavonia-Carnegie has added a new line-up of weekly Teen and Young Adult programs under the banner of “YA Meeting Grounds.” more >

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. more >

Shoppers standing behind table full of books, with text "Oglethorpe County Book Sale, Wednesday, April 12 to Saturday, April 15, 10am to 6pm"

Oglethorpe Friends’ Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale beginning Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 more >

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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 more >