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10.12.2024
Sign up for our Virtual Book Club to discuss In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family more >
10.09.2024
YouTube: Americans the the Holocaust
The Athens-Clarke County Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries newly selected to host Americans more >
10.02.2024
The Athens-Clarke County Library is pleased to be one of 62 communities participating in the 2024 NEA Big Read. From more >
09.19.2024
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 >
09.09.2024
It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! Your free Georgia public library card is the key to discovering and learning at your more >
08.22.2024
Learn to create signs, graphics, slides, games, stickers and more using Canva! Canva is a great teacher resource and can more >
08.16.2024
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 >
08.06.2024
Pete the Cat crafts, a nature walk, and a visit with James Dean, creator & illustrator of Pete the more >
07.23.2024
You’re invited to Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday party! Join us for a celebration as we close out our Summer more >
07.01.2024
The Zoo Atlanta partnership started in February 2011 as a way to provide access to the Zoo for those who more >
06.27.2024
Join us for our monthly Daytime Book Club on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Jane Austen’s more >
06.16.2024
Everyone knows that the Classic City is the birthplace of several prominent bands including the B-52s, REM, and Widespread Panic, more >
06.14.2024
Come and experience an evening of family-friendly improv with us on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke more >
05.31.2024
If you’re a small business owner, or hope to be, you know that starting and running that business requires more >
05.29.2024
Family STEAM Fun @ the Bogart Library! Saturday, June 1st @ 10:30 am! Families, join LeAnn Rutledge from the Oconee more >
05.27.2024
Puppets, puppets, PUPPETRY! The Bogart Library loves puppetry! Join us Tuesday, May 28th @ 2pm and Wednesday, May 29th @ more >
05.23.2024
Adventure begins at YOUR LIBRARY! Join us JUNE 1ST, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM for the Oglethorpe County more >
05.03.2024
Local author Rebecca McCarthy will discuss her new book, Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers at the Athens-Clarke more >
04.25.2024
Winterville Library is hosting an exhibit of art submitted to the 2024 Winterville Marigold Festival Call for Art. This year’s more >
04.19.2024
Our 2nd annual bubble party is on Monday, May 20th, 2024 from 10 am – 11 am. Meet Miss Erika more >
04.13.2024
Each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m., Winterville Library hosts Dr. J.P. Caillault, who tutors beginners in the basics of chess. more >
04.11.2024
Beginning on May 2, Winterville Library launches a new “Baby-Friendly Book Club!” The club will meet from 4 p.m. to more >
04.09.2024
If you’re a parent that homeschools your children or has a child that needs a little additional help with their more >
03.13.2024
Daytime Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m at the Winterville Library. Our April selection more >
03.11.2024
Having a stressful week? Need help soothing a little one? Make calming sensory items with Teen Expert Tyson, Saturday, March more >
02.21.2024
Join Athens-Clarke County Library guest Ray Finger, Advance Planning Specialist and After Care Counselor at Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, more >
02.15.2024
The Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie Library are hosting their 2nd Annual Carnegie Color Crawl on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at more >
02.08.2024
Join Lottie Paulette Bolton Boazman on February 17th, 2024 at the Oglethorpe County Library as she signs her book more >
02.05.2024
The Friends of the Lavonia-Carnegie Library have an exciting evening planned for book lovers and aspiring writers alike. On Monday, more >
02.02.2024
Homeschooling families are invited to meet up at the Oglethorpe County Library. Homeschool Meet-Up is a program for homeschool students of more >
01.29.2024
In February 2023, the Athens-Clarke County Library (ACCL) launched a weekly English Conversation Circle for English Language Learners (ELLs) in more >
01.29.2024
The Athens Regional Library System offers patrons several ways to enjoy free digital eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more with a more >
01.25.2024
Join us for a talent show hosted by MultipleChoices CIL, Athens Regional System, Elbert County Public Library System, and Piedmont more >
01.04.2024
Every Story Time, at every library, is different and special. We suggest you visit them all!
Story Times allow children to more >
12.28.2023
The Winterville Library will host three free chess lessons during January 2024. Patrons ages 8 and up who are interested more >
12.21.2023
Could someone you know benefit from reading materials in an accessible format?
Georgia Library Service for the more >
12.21.2023
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the resources available to your child? Looking for a judgement free zone to ask more >
12.20.2023
Happy New Year!
The Winterville Library will close for floor repairs starting on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
We will reopen on Friday, more >
12.18.2023
The Lavonia-Carnegie Library is back open, and we have a very special guest coming by on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 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!
ALSO: more >
11.17.2023
Starting Monday, November 20, 2023, patrons of the Athens Regional Library System can instantly read, watch, and listen to more >
11.03.2023
Join forces on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Oglethorpe County Library and become a more >
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 >
10.19.2023
Join us here at the Oglethorpe County Library for a drive thru TRUNK OR TREAT! We will be joined by more >
10.18.2023
Ready for Halloween? Join Bogart Library staff for a week of creepy, spooky and chilling fun for all more >
10.12.2023
If your 8-to-12 year old wants to learn the basics of chess, come to the Winterville Library on Tuesdays from more >
10.12.2023
Welcome to the Oglethorpe County LiSCARY!! Come visit us in beautiful, nearby Lexington, GA!! Our address is 858 Athens Rd, more >
10.06.2023
Join Dr. Maurice Snook, Scientific Volunteer Extraordinaire, for TWO fact-filled and fun solar eclipse educational events at the Bogart Library. more >
10.05.2023
Celebrate the Sun with us here at the Oglethorpe County Library! On Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00am until 1:30pm, more >
10.05.2023
Todos son Bienvenidos!!
Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca y Centro de Aprendizaje de Pinewoods el viernes 20 de more >
09.28.2023
Join us at the Royston Public Library on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm as we more >
09.28.2023
Have you ever been curious about the history of Madison County and your family’s place in it? The library is more >
09.27.2023
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 >
09.22.2023
Join the ACC Library and Leisure Services staff for a joint Pop-Up Trail Talk event on Friday, October 13th, 2023, more >
09.22.2023
All branches of the Athens Regional Library System have a limited supply of free COVID-19 tests. Patrons can stop by more >
09.22.2023
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 >
09.20.2023
1) Why put solar at this location?
Athens-Clarke County has a commitment to generate 100% of its electricity from clean more >
09.18.2023
Our seed library at the Athens-Clarke County Library allows patrons to check out a packet of seeds, plant them, and more >
09.16.2023
“Healthy Communities, Stronger Lives: Promoting Wellness Together”
Come and join us at the 2nd annual Community Health Fair sponsored more >
09.14.2023
Dungeons & Dragons has returned to the Bogart Library! Teens and tweens are invited to fight monsters, question dragons and more >
09.14.2023
Score Big with Your Library Card the whole month of September! For this year’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Athens more >
09.12.2023
Join us here at the Oglethorpe County Library for some spooky season fun! Swing by the thrift store and pick more >
08.31.2023
Join us here at the Oglethorpe County Library on September 16th, 2023 at 11:00AM for an all ages Bluey Bash!
Games, more >
08.22.2023
Join us here at the Oglethorpe County Library for a walk down memory lane as we talk about the fantastic more >
08.21.2023
Did you know that August is National Read a Romance Novel Month? Neither did Miss Erika! Head to your local more >
08.21.2023
Fall/Winter 2023
Join Miss Erika weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, from 10 am-11 am on the third floor of the Aaron Heard more >
08.17.2023
Join us at the Oglethorpe County Library for an all-ages relaxing coloring event! De-stress from the week with mindfulness coloring, more >
08.10.2023
Take a breath! Summer’s over! It’s time to take care of yourself and others. The Bogart Library is partnering with more >
08.10.2023
Are you interested in writing? Do you dream of holding your very own book in your hands? Then come join more >
08.10.2023
After a busy day — or week — come hang out and relax at the Oglethorpe County Library! FREE coffee more >
08.03.2023
Athens Regional Library System now offers assistive hearing technology with Listen EVERYWHERE hearing loops in select locations.
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07.25.2023
It is with a heavy heart that the Athens Regional Library System shares the news of our former Director, more >
07.25.2023
The Athens Regional Library System is happy to announce the appointment of Lorrie Lavengood as the new Business Manager. With more >
07.24.2023
Join our professionals for an in depth look at hearing and communication at the Athens-Clarke County Library on August 3 more >
07.24.2023
Join us at the Oglethorpe County Library 11:00am – 1:00pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023 for a Taylor Swift Dance ParTAY! more >
07.19.2023
Summer is almost over but the Bogart Library still has fun programs for kids and teens.
Crafty Teens, join Kathryn for more >
07.17.2023
Come meet Bean and Bear, the silliest best friends ever! They’ll share stories, puppets, and wacky hijinks! 10:30am – 11:30am, more >
07.13.2023
Need a laptop for work or school? Check one out from the library! Thanks to a grant from the more >
06.29.2023
Starting July 2, GALILEO is eliminating access by password and users will need their PINES card number and PIN to more >
06.21.2023
The Athens-Clarke County Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Downie as its new Public Information Officer.
In her more >
06.16.2023
It’s a fun dance party for the kiddos! See you on Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome!
06.13.2023
Sign up to donate blood on July 25 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Every day, blood donors help patients of all more >
06.09.2023
This summer, both libraries within Franklin County, which includes the Lavonia-Carnegie Library and the Royston Public Library, are working with more >
06.08.2023
Summer reading has begun at the Lay Park Community Center! For the months of June and more >
06.08.2023
Every June and July Heard Park Community Center hosts weekly summer camps! Throughout the week campers visit the library to more >
06.01.2023
Get ready for a truly FUN day on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Athens-Clarke County more >
06.01.2023
Think you’re a jigsaw puzzle master? Now’s your chance to prove it on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at more >
05.30.2023
Starlight, Star Bright!
Who doesn’t love learning about the stars? Join the Amazing Scientific Mr. Dodd for a fun-filled program about more >
05.24.2023
It’s summer reading time! Oglethorpe County Library offers creative, fun, and free ways to build a love for reading for more >
05.22.2023
A Memorial Day Treat
If you’ve dropped by the Bogart Library lately, you may have noticed LOTS of excited children and more >
05.16.2023
After School Party at Lay Park
This week the library is hosting a Wednesday Addams themed party more >
05.10.2023
It’s party time at Heard Resource Center!
Before we take a storytime break for summer at the Heard Resource more >
05.02.2023
Lín-hó! The Royston Public Library will be hosting a monthly Young Adult Culture Night. During this event, there will be more >
05.01.2023
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) will host community feedback opportunities and an online survey for eight potential sites identified more >
04.21.2023
It’s Spring and programs are blooming at the Bogart Library. Join us for our semi-annual Seed Swap & Garden Fun, more >
04.17.2023
This May, the Oglethorpe County Library is celebrating National Tennis Month with a special tennis-themed Story Time in partnership with more >
04.16.2023
Join us for this special screening of selecting from The U.S. and the Holocaust. The three-part documentary, directed and produced more >
04.13.2023
It’s National Poetry Month, and the Athens-Clarke County Library will be celebrating with original readings by local authors and students more >
04.10.2023
Lavonia-Carnegie has added a new line-up of weekly Teen and Young Adult programs under the banner of “YA Meeting Grounds.” more >
04.05.2023
Inspired by the annual March Madness basketball brackets, Aaron Heard Resource Center’s after school kids have been voting to determine more >
04.05.2023
April is National Poetry Month. Reception begins at Winterville Library at 5:30 p.m. View the poetry we have on display more >
03.31.2023
The Athens-Clarke County Library announces a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read series exploring Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky. more >
03.17.2023
The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale beginning Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 more >
03.17.2023
VHS tapes don’t last forever. So convert your VHS tapes to digital files at the Digital Media Center to ensure more >
03.09.2023
The Oconee County Library is pleased to announce FanFest 2023 on April 1st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. more >
03.08.2023
The Athens-Clarke County Library is hosting two special book discussions this month, one to learn about St. Patrick and one more >
03.02.2023
Interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons® but don’t know where to start? Come to the Athens-Clarke County Library on Saturday, more >
02.28.2023
Chick-Fil-A is going to be doing two special storytime events at both the Royston Public Library and the Lavonia-Carnegie Library more >
02.28.2023
Kerry Cavanaugh retired from being an elementary school teacher in Athens-Clarke County. Kerry is a “Yankee”, originally from New York more >
02.16.2023
During Teen Tech Week 2023, the Oglethorpe County Library will dive into some of the tech resources available for teens more >
02.09.2023
Art inspired by artist Alma Thomas.
Happy New Program Year! The calendar year may have begun on January 1, more >
02.09.2023
Prom Season is right around the corner!
Athens-Clarke County Library will be hosting our annual event Bling Your Prom on Friday, more >
02.04.2023
Starting Feb. 1, volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide will be at the library offering free income tax filing assistance. Walk-ins are more >
02.03.2023
The Oconee County Library, Oconee County Parks & Recreation, and Wire Park are excited to announce the 1st annual Spring more >
02.01.2023
The OverDrive app will be discontinued at the end of April 2023. Therefore, we strongly suggest upgrading to Libby, OverDrive’s more >
01.23.2023
On April 1, 2023, the Friends of the Lavonia Library will host its 1st Annual Color Crawl! This color run more >
01.23.2023
From February 4-28, 2023, the Royston Public Library will host art created by artists of the Georgia Artists more >
10.03.2022
Our new Teen Specialist, Josiah Tate, has some great crafts lined up for the next few Teen Perks programs, which more >
10.01.2022
Every Wednesday, we host Storytime for children ages 0-6. However, it is now being held at a new time; 11:00 more >
09.24.2022
Ms. Hannah is the Children’s Specialist at the Madison County Library. She’s worked in libraries for almost nine years now, more >
08.12.2022
School is back in session! That means after-school kids are back inside the Lay Park Community Center. Kids can use more >
08.10.2022
School is back in session! That means after-school kids are back inside the Aaron Heard Community Center. This August the more >
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 >
06.19.2022
Winterville, Georgia is the only municipality located wholly within Athens-Clarke County. Incorporated in 1904, Winterville began as a railroad town, more >
04.22.2022
Interested in Tabletop Gaming? Check out the newly organized Oconee County Library Gaming Group for adults. Born of a demand more >
02.19.2022
Nuestra principal misión es ayudar a que nuestra comunidad hispana este mejor informada en los Estados Unidos de America. Nosotros more >
01.18.2022
What do memoirs, diapers, cats, coats, tweens and seeds have in common? All are part of the programming and purpose more >
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