This panel featuring faculty from plant sciences, film studies and women’s studies will be moderated by the Little Shop of Horrors dramaturg Sloan Elle Garner. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com

Experts will discuss the effects of climate change on global conflict with a Q&A session, lunch and conversations. RSVP required. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/calendar

Athens-area poets Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Clela Reed, Lee Ann Pingel, Rebecca McCarthy, Rebecca Baggett and Sara Baker will share their work followed by a reception. 3 p.m. FREE! www.emmanuelathens.org

Celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s new book with drinks, mingling, trivia and more. 10 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jane Harper’s novel The Lost Man. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Author Earl Swift will read from his book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America’s Second Slavery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author and UGA writing teacher Leara Rhodes will celebrate the launch of her first novel Spancil Hill with an introduction by Mary Kay Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.leararhodes.com

Discuss this month’s book The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Author Nathan Oates will discuss how he wrote his debut novel, A Flaw in the Design. 5:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Dave “Mac” Marquis, Moira Marquis and Valerie Surrett will discuss their book Books Through Bars: Stories from the Prison Books Movement. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Bring verses of poetry to share or relax and listen while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 12:30–2:30 p.m. $5. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Authors Xinyue Huang and Hanif Abdurraqib will read from their perspective works of poetry. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

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