Toddler Tuesday: Tunes and Tones
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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]
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bluey and Balloons
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Bluey for a morning of crafts and balloon animals created by Tater the Clown. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Stories Color Our World
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for an afternoon of colorful tales from around the world. Best for kindergarten & up. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Pancake Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGet creative with batter and make edible art. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Drumming with Dr. Arvin Scott
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about drumming and rhythm. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Diamond Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Star Wars Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chess Tournament
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by for an informal tournament open to all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss J.K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
STEAM Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAll ages are invited to help with two science experiments. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and a scavenger hunt plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
The Magical and Colorful World of Reading
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMr. Keith the Magic Man will perform a magic and ventriloquism reading show. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween/Teen Magic Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin magician Keith Karnok to learn tricks, magic and more, and receive a bag of magic tricks to take home. Registration suggested. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Art Olympics
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTeens compete for the crown in various speed art competitions. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Maisy Jane. Ages 4 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Lunchtime Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a lunch and enjoy a screening of the family-friendly movie The Wild Robot. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Calm & Color
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Teen Services librarians to enjoy calming music and crafting. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin 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
Back To School Expo & Backpack Giveaway
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 2nd annual event offers students in grades K-5 the opportunity to receive backpacks and school supplies plus games, snacks and more. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiasquaremall.com/events
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Learn to Crochet
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to learn how to crochet. Grades 6–12. 4–6 p.m. $6. www.wintervillecenter.com
Magic Show
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a magic comedy show with Ken Scott. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chemical Science with Dr. Snook
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Maurice Snook on a chemistry adventure. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Baking from Books
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin librarians as they make delicious creations based on various classic book series. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Piecing It Together Collage Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTeens can choose an inspiring person from the “Women of Courage” art exhibit or bring an image of someone they admire to create a collage. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Cursive Camp: Teen Edition
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of writing in cursive. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Firefly Festival Kids Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesAn end of summer festival event with stilt walkers, music, face painters, kids crafts and more. Ages 12 & under. 6–8 p.m. $5 (kids). www.madisonga.com/firefly
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Musical Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to watch a movie musical. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee