Author Talk

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

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

Word of Mouth

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

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

After the End Book Club

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

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

Author Talk & Book Signing

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

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

Sew What? Why Fashion Matters

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

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

How Religion Happens Book Club

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

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

Athentic Book Club

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

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

Mystery Book Club

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

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

Georgia Science Junction

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

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

Rocket Summer: Reading Ray Bradbury

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

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

Historic Athens History Hour

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

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

After the End Book Club

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

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