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After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss 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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Broderick Flanigan for a walk through Hot Corner, the historic heart of Black entrepreneurship and culture in downtown Athens. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoel 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 StatesVintage 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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Rin Gunn for a walk exploring the people and places that have shaped Athens’ queer history for Pride month. 12 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Bart Ehrman’s Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Voices of Athens
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensOfficial AthFest affiliated event presented by Neighborhood Books featuring spoken word poetry and book readings. 3–5 p.m. www.athfest.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson with the group. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Georgia Science Junction
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring 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 StatesCelebrating 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 StatesEmployees of Golden Pantry will discuss the history of the local chain gas station company. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Horse by Geraldine Brooks and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction and help choose upcoming book selections for the year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Book Launch
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of author and historian Stephen Jackson’s Preston Chronicles Trilogy with Southern food and drinks. RSVP required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Wash Your Hands After
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesReadings from Athens writers featuring Ben Allee, CJ Bartunek, Will Donnelly, Dave Fitzgerald, Noah Isherwood, Colter McWhorter, Jordan Rothacker and Jordan Stepp. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Book Launch & Reading
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Benjamin Ray Allee celebrates the debut of his short story collection Mediac along with readings from Athens area writers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
The Amazing Carmen Agra Deedy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages are invited to hear author Carmen Agra Deedy read from some of her works. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee