Family Day: Summer Scapes

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Donuts with Dad

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

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

Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

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

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Celebrate Mud Day

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

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

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

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

Woodland Fairy Party

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

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

Nailed It! Fairy Tales

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

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

Event Series Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Parrots of the World

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

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

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Juneteenth Readaloud

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

As a group read the book Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett and do a craft in celebration. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Weave Your Own Keychain

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn how to make a keychain using plastic string. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Brenda Bean’s Birds!

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Bird expert Brenda Bean educates with different species of performing birds. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

As part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8​​–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Family Fishing

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Bait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Stories with Miss UGA 2024

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Current Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Nailed It! Fairy Tales

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Create a house worthy of a little pig. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Steam Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own creations with STEAM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. Independently work on robotics, microscopy, coding, simple machine building and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Mr. Keith the Magic Man

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Enjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Ages 11 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Storytime with a Mermaid

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

There will be stories, songs and ocean-themed games with a photo meet and greet with a mermaid and her pirate sidekick afterward. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Lunch & Movie

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Bring your lunch and enjoy a chicken themed movie, a variety of crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Brenda Bean’s Birds

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Bird expert Brenda Bean educates with different species of performing birds. 3.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Teen Percy Jackson Event

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Watch episodes from the new series and do Percy Jackson-themed crafts. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday with stories, songs, crafts, birthday cake and more. 10:30 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Teen DIY Nail Art

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Show off your artistic talent with the library’s supply of nail polish. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Anime Club

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss all things manga, explore the world of Arietty and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe