Join Quintet Athens to hear musical stories written by local children, learn about instruments and make friends. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Stop by the library for an afternoon with the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series from R.H. Montgomery. Ages 9–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Listen to folktales featuring cats and mice through puppet story telling. Ages 2–11. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Explore space through fun activities with Mr. Dodd. Best for ages 3–10. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Meet a real live mermaid, listen to her mesmerizing tales and make themed crafts. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Learn about bird conservation and migration with the Oconee River RC&D Council. Registration Required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/oconee

Celebrate with donut-themed activities and games, plus a sprinkles race. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Make your own bookmarks with collage, colored pencils and more. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Kids of all ages are invited to watch The Animal Crossing movie, create crafts, sample Japanese snacks and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Drop in to take a picture with a T-Rex and complete a craft. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Enjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]

An all ages program to learn about and meet various reptiles. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Explore chemistry through fun activities with Dr. Maurice Snook. Best for ages 3–10. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Come dance and glow in an outer space-themed party with DJ Mahogany. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

As a group read the book F is for Flag and learn about proper flag etiquette from the Watkinsville Junior American Citizens. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Build a cardboard car and then watch a movie. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Learn about the traditions of landscape and plein-air painting, then create art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Celebrate the father figure in your life with donuts, snacks, drinks, crafts and games. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Complete Olympian challenges, games, crafts and more while celebrating all things Percy Jackson. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Sip tea like a MadHatter while making hats, eating curiouser and curiouser snacks, and more. Ages 5–11. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Play in the mud and make mud pies and mud art, with a wash station before going home. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Join the pollinator party and learn about pollinators through crafts, games and dressing up. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Enjoy a craft, cupcakes, punch and themed decorations. Ages 8–12. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Show off your culinary skills in this friendly cupcake competition for tweens. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Parrot expert Brenda Bean will bring over a dozen different species of performing parrots from around the world. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe