During this graduate reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Zack Anderson, Ben Rutherfurd, Sarah Shermyen and Hannah V Warren. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Celebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Pick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission will answer questions about composting and have bins to give away. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Athens author Randy Cox  will discuss his newest book 715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever.  p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Author Rebecca McCarthy celebrates her new book Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

This month Dr. Patricia Yager will present on how melting ice sheets affect more than sea level. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Anthony Horowitz’s novel Moonflower Murders. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Rabbi Ariana Katz and Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg will discuss their book For Times Such As These: A Radical’s Guide to the Jewish Year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

In recognition of the life and legacy of writer Thomas Lux there will be readings of his work followed by a light reception. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Rod Davis presents The Fight for Guadalcanal: The Green Hell. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Pick up a copy of The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

Athens author Randy Cox will discuss his new book 715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic children’s novel The Hobbit and enjoy videos, trivia, prizes and activities. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

This presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Winder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bobbynash.com

Join the GA Soil & Water Conservation Commission for a lecture on the Oconee River Watershed. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Sulari Gentill’s novel The Woman in the Library. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Pick up a copy of The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

As part of the Summer Reading Program, this event features discussions and videos on the legendary author Edgar Rice Burroughs. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Denise Sunta will discuss the Athens-Area Humane Society’s history, contributions and ongoing efforts to promote animal welfare. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Caleb Carr’s novel The Alienist. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Authors Hannah V. Warren and Gabriel Dozal will read from their debut poetry collections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens

Pick up a copy of Middle Age by Joyce Carol Oates and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

Discuss Bart D. Ehrman’s novel How Jesus Became God. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Pick up a copy of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Author Suzi Ehtesham–Zadeh will discuss her newest book of short stories Zan. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com

Discuss this month’s book Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss D.J. Palmer’s novel Saving Meghan. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

This new student reading event will feature the work of 10 Ph.D. students with a reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu