Celebrate Dr. Bradley R. Rice’s biography Joshua Hill of Madison with a reception and book signing. 3 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

During this celebratory reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Chelsea L. Cobb and Genevieve Arlie. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

The University of Georgia Community Mapping Lab presents its work on Brooklyn Cemetery. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Pick up a copy of This Other Eden by Paul Harding and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author and historian Michael Thurmond will speak on the history of inclusiveness followed by a Q&A. 3 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Discuss Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Local authors and poets Will Stanier, Amanda Dzimianski, Ellie Swensson and J.R. Barner will read from their works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens

Join Linda and Kimberly Davis of the Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery for a walk through one of Athens’ oldest African American cemeteries. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Readings from author Noel Holston with music performed by Marty Winkler. 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

Discuss Body in the Castle Well by Martin Walker with the group. 5:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Learn about the deep-rooted history and cultural significance of African-American funeral homes in Athens. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Pick up a copy of This Other Eden by Paul Harding and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author Cherelle Yarbrough will discuss her debut book “The Elle Rays” and answer questions from the community. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Patty Tacuri. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Discuss post-apocalyptic fiction with this month’s selection The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Noel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Vintage fashion connoisseur Eva Elarbee will present on the different pieces that make an 1890s silhouette. The Athens Historical Society will collect clothing donations for Project Safe. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss Bart Ehrman’s Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Discuss We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson with the group. 5:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

During this interactive talk, learn what misinformation is, how to combat it and practice effective communication. 7 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/4kmQELA

Celebrating the life and works of Ray Bradbury, there will be a presentation, book discussion, trivia, videos and more. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Employees of Golden Pantry will discuss the history of the local chain gas station company. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Discuss post-apocalyptic fiction and help choose upcoming book selections for the year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org