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Bad Art Night
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to create unique art with all materials provided. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of creating vector art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Robots Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Google Photos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to edit and share your photos through the Google Photos app. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Puzzle Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to work on a puzzle or bring your own to trade for a new challenge. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bob Ross Paint-Along
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in and follow a Bob Ross tutorial to make your own art. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
How to Use FindAGrave
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use the free online resource for locating cemetery records and memorials around the world. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Aesop’s Fantastic Fables Puppet Show
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an all-ages puppet show by Lee Bryan featuring a mash-up of familiar fables. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Microsoft Word: Styles, Themes and Templates
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and use themes, styles and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Google Drive and Docs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to upload, manage and share files in Google Drive. 10 a.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
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
Printmaking Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about textures and patterns and create your own printmaking and stamp art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to resize, crop, repair and adjust photos. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Color Chemistry Magic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Snook as he showcases the magic of color-changing chemistry science. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Cherelle Yarbrough will discuss her debut book “The Elle Rays” and answer questions from the community. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create presets, fine tune images and make photo adjustments and effects. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Internet 101: Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2018 Japanese mockumentary/reboot The Great Buddha Arrival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cutting Machine Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create designs and cut vinyl with Cameo Silhouette 3. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Genealogy Research Methods
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExpand your knowledge of genealogical research methods and learn how to form a research question, discover sources, create citations and more. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAward-winning local author Will Leitch will read from his newest work Lloyd McNeil’s Last Stand. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Fun With Online Newspaper Archives
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn introduction on how utilize and research online newspaper archives from the Library of Congress and the Digital Library of Georgia. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Art & Craft Supply Swap
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring excess or no-longer-needed craft supplies and get new (to you) supplies. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Genealogy of Houses
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the research methods and resources needed to trace architectural changes and significant events at a property. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Voices from the Past
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of writers from the OLLI UGA Writing Memoir Special Interest Group will share stories at the annual community reading. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Backyard Fruit for the Home Gardener
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about native fruit, soil testing and proper planting techniques in this fruit gardening workshop. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Discover Your Community’s Archive and Special Collections
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how the Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room acquires, manages and promotes archival collections. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Internet 101: Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MS PowerPoint Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts and use styles and themes. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Trestles, Runaway Trains and Streetcars
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHistorian and author Todd DeFeo discusses Athens’ unexpected railroad history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Modern Revivals of Artisan Blacksmithing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMastersmith John Dittmeier will display historic portfolios, books, ironwork and tools, and provide resources and insights into the craft. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planting Native Trees
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Master Gardener Liz Conroy to learn proper techniques when planting native trees. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Visit
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Carey Blankenship-Kramer’s recently released middle-grade horror novel Ghost Scout’s Honor. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
College & Careers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHigh school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Disney on Ice Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesOne of the Disney on Ice skaters will visit with a special guest for storytime. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org