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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

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

Join 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critter Tales

Critter Tales

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

Listen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc

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

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

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

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

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

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

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. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

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

Join 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

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

Homeschool Meet-Up

Homeschool Meet-Up

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

Drop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe