Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Fibercraft Guild

Lyndon House Art Center

Participate in a workshop on making a Zentangle Octahedron ornament with a tassel. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Taylor-Grady House Spotlight

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Tour the historic home and learn more about special events in the space as a venue with local vendors. RSVP by email. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Event Series Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

Math Circle

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

Build a foundational understanding of math principles using games and puzzles. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Normal Talk

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz discusses topics on modern democracy at the national and local level, issues and trends, and how we can participate as citizens. 7:30–​​9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org

Event Series Toddler Art

Toddler Art

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Artful Conversation: Minna Citron

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Callan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion about works by American artist Minna Citron. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

History Film Series

101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1953 film Tokyo Story. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series Casual Crafting

Casual Crafting

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Bring your current creative project and talk with other creatives and the host instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Club Ned Anime Society

Club Ned Anime Society

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Assassination Classroom” and “Domestic Girlfriend.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Event Series Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Level 2 Improv Grad Show

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Author Talk

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

Photographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his new photobook Murmur Trestle. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com

Pachinko Pop

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1987 folklore manga series GeGeGe no Kitaro. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

STEAM Thursday: Scary Science

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

Enjoy seasonal science experiments with slime and more. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Author Talk

UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Jason De León will discuss his acclaimed new book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Local organizations such as The Family Justice Clinic, Project Safe, The Cottage and more invite the public to honor those lost to domestic violence. 5:30 p.m. FREE! familyjustice.law.uga.edu

Food, Power and Politics

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Daniel Warshawsky will discuss the increasing global need for food banks, and attendees are encouraged to donate 15 ounce cans of pumpkin puree for Turkeypalooza. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu