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

Baby Rave

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

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) and enjoy re-mixed club favorites like “The Ants Go Marching” and “Wheels On The Bus.” Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Fine Motor Monday

Fine Motor Monday

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

Work one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

Beary Good Fun

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

Learn about animals, make crafts and meet friends from the Bear Hollow Zoo. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Teen Prism Club

Teen Prism Club

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

Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.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

Chinese Calligraphy Craft

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

Learn about Chinese calligraphy and practice your skills. Ages 12​​–18. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Adventures in Birding

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

Learn about birds, try out the Merlin App for outdoor birding, have a camouflage scavenger hunt and more. Ages preschool & up. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Saturday Storytime

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

Enjoy stories, songs, movement and more for preschool-aged children. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Decorate Your Garden

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

Paint river rocks and make fairy lanterns for your outdoor space. Ages 12 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Know Your Rights

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

Michael Broun from Cowsert Heath Law Firm will teach high school students how to handle interactions with the police. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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

Big Time Groove Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme

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

Beatin’ Path Rhythm Events will host drumming and storytelling with the book Itsy Bitsy Blues. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Snakes Alive

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

Learn about reptiles, make crafts and meet some friends from Sandy Creek Nature Center. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart