Discover Your Community Archives
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how Heritage Room acquires, manages and promotes the archival collections, and how to utilize those resources. 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
Vaccination Panel Town Hall
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about recent developments with vaccine access and ask questions of the panel consisting of local doctors. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Trembling Earth Orchestra
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
TREMBLING EARTH ORCHESTRA Psychedelic power trio.
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24–27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and archivist Valerie J. Frey will discuss their newest work Georgia’s Historical Recipes that explores historical recipes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Kick Back & Create
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Encourage HER Academy for an open creative space. Grades 6–12. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tim for Athens Volunteer & Internship Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about supporting Tim Denson’s mayoral campaign with pizza and drinks. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap at Mount Panorama Circuit. Ages 12 & up. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Wilting Pages
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
After Hours Laser Tag
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Dadventure Dan for two sessions of laser tag with all equipment provided. Ages 12–18. Registration is required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1964 Japanese monster movie Dogora. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
An Evening with Camp Amped
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
AN EVENING WITH CAMP AMPED Sets by camp bands Antrona and Boy Death.
Diaper Need Awareness Week Kick-Off
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the start National Diaper Need Awareness Week with light refreshments, music, crafts, community resource information and more. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Get Loud, Get Local
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA workshop series geared towards young adults to learn about protest rights, running for office, understanding your local reps, organizing with impact and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Don Chambers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
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
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap at Watkins Glen in an American sports car. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Internet 101: Browser Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to search and navigate the internet and utilize browser tools. 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 on the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in a GT3 car. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Minecraft Movie Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the PG-rated movie. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of episodes from various “Super Sentai” series. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Marie Marie, Bizner
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnthony “Tony” Grooms will have a Q&A with local filmmaker Jesse Freeman before being officially inducted with a light reception. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org
Community Health in Focus Symposium
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Human Relations Commission, panelists from local healthcare providers and moderator Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health will discuss access, equity and the future of care in Athens. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/hrc
World of Oz Escape Room
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Wizard of Oz-themed escape room event with clues, puzzles and more. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Spelling Showdown
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete on teams with a classic word tile board game to win prizes. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cursive Camp: Teen Edition
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of writing in cursive. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Borrowing Through Libby
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to access and navigate free e-books and audiobooks using the Libby application. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ADA is for All
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) at this annual event with keynote speakers, the ADA Proclamation read by Mayor Kelly Girtz, cotton candy and more. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us/youre-invited
MS Excel: Spreadsheet Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cursive Camp
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the various styles of American handwriting and the techniques used to read old documents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Neurographic Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about this free-flowing style of art that is used as a meditative tool, then create your own individual artwork. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Calm & Color
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Teen Services librarians to enjoy calming music and crafting. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunchtime Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a lunch and enjoy a screening of the family-friendly movie The Wild Robot. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1996 sci-fi comedy film Ultraman Zearth. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Star Wars Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 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
