Brella Art Studio Truck

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

Learn about different ways to make art then get to making it yourself. 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

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

Superwoman Meet and Greet

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

Drop in to have a photo taken with the famous superhero. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Mr. Keith the Magic Man

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

Enjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tween/Teen Magic Workshop

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

Professional magician Keith Karnok will lead a magic workshop with a bag of tricks for attendees to take home. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

The Great Library Bake Off

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

Show off your culinary skills to become the library’s next baking champion and then enjoy eating your creation. Ages 12​​–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Awesome Animals

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

Learn about the animals that live around us with Ranger Nick and see them up close. 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 playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Learn To Make Butter

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

Join the GA Soil and Water Conservation Commission as they share a story and demonstrate how to make butter. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 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

Insects of the Night

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

Go on a night hike and learn about insects attracted with special lights at night. 8 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

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

End of Summer Reading Bash

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

Participants will hand in Summer 2024 reading logs and enjoy music by the Rebecca Sunshine Band, karate demos, ice cream and games. 11 a.m​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Adventures in the Wild

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

Enjoy crafts and learn about wild animals, plants and more with Ranger Sarah from Watson Mill State Park. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Smokey the Bear Birthday Party

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

Celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday with the close of the Summer Reading Program and birthday cake. 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

Play-Doh Playdate

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

Enjoy stories and songs, and create a PlayDoh design to take home. Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Smokey the Bear Birthday Meet and Greet

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

Meet Smokey the Bear, learn about his 80th birthday reading challenge and celebrate with s’mores. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Summer Reading Medal Ceremony

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

Celebrate the end of summer reading with prizes for the top winner and pizza. Ages 12​​–18. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 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

Backpack Blessing

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join the annual blessing of the backpacks followed by an ice cream social. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.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

Stuffie Storytime

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

Bring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert and hear stories about healthcare. 10:30​​ a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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 Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

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

Drop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.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

Where’s Waldo Party

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the end of summer with games, a photo station, art activities, prizes and more. 10 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Discover the Story Trail

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

Celebrate the Story Trail’s grand opening by exploring, reading books and creating an outdoor art project. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart