Archive for the ‘Athens-Clarke County Library’ Category

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 >

Tiny art show flyer with canvas and paintbrush graphic 2nd Annual Banned Books Tiny Art Show

Celebrate the freedom of expression and your love for literacy by joining the Athens-Clarke County Library’s 2nd Annual Banned Books more >

Indie Author Fair - Calling All Authors! September 21, 2024 10am to 5pm Indie Authors Fair!

If you’re a fan of self-published and independent books, don’t miss the Indie Authors Fair at the Athens-Clarke County Library more >

The Flying Squid Comedy Group logo against a blue and green background, Text that says 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 >

randy cox author event 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 more >

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 requires more >

Rebecca McCarthy event 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 >

Three photographs of families in a grid with text overlay "Your Library: The Perfect Homeschool Resource" Homeschool Resources

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

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, more >

Group of people high-fiving each other 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 >

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 more >

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 more >

All About Kwanzaa All About Kwanzaa

Visit the library on Saturday, Dec. 23, at noon in Multipurpose Room A as members of the Athens Kwanzaa Alliance more >

Free Covid Tests at the Library Free COVID tests

All branches of the Athens Regional Library System have a limited supply of free COVID-19 tests. Patrons can stop by more >

athens-clarke county library fall book sale Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library Fall Book Sale

It’s time to restock your bookshelves at the Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library’s annual Fall Book Sale!

The Friends will host 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 >

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 more >

Tiny art show flyer with canvas and paintbrush graphic 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, more >

Nurse giving a blood pressure test to a man. Community Health Fair

“Healthy Communities, Stronger Lives: Promoting Wellness Together”

Come and join us at the 2nd annual Community Health Fair sponsored more >

arls hearing loop logo 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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kathie ames A Celebration of Life

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

business manager lorrie 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 >

Taking a positive approach to hearing event. Taking a Positive Approach to Hearing – ACCA Lunch-And-Learn Program

Join our professionals for an in depth look at hearing and communication at the Athens-Clarke County Library on August 3 more >

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 more >

pio darcy headshot 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 >

Text of Kindness is in your blood with the image of a red drop with a heart inside Save Lives – Donate Blood

Sign up to donate blood on July 25 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Every day, blood donors help patients of all more >

family fun day graphic with fox reading a book 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 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 >

the u.s. and the holocaust documentary and discussion 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 >

poetry event 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 >

nea big read deaf republic 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 >

vhs tape 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 >

st patrick biography womens history New book clubs!

The Athens-Clarke County Library is hosting two special book discussions this month, one to learn about St. Patrick and one more >

dungeons and dragons game Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

Interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons®  but don’t know where to start?  Come to the Athens-Clarke County Library on Saturday, more >

bling your prom Bling Your Prom

Prom Season is right around the corner!

Athens-Clarke County Library will be hosting our annual event Bling Your Prom on Friday, more >

aarp logo Free income tax help

Starting Feb. 1, volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide will be at the library offering free income tax filing assistance. Walk-ins are more >

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