Oconee County Library

🎨 Drop-In Painting for Adults 🎨

Join us each Tuesday from 10:30 AM–12 PM for a relaxing morning of casual painting and creativity!

All materials are provided, and beginners are always welcome. Come unwind, create, and enjoy time with fellow art lovers at the library!

🎨 Mixed Media Meetup 🎨

Join us each Monday from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM for Mixed Media Meetup!

We have tons of supplies available for you to come and be creative. Bring your ideas, work on a project, try something new, and enjoy a fun morning with fellow crafters.

Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to get creative, everyone is welcome!

Come craft, chat, and connect with others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 AM or 11 AM for a fascinating program all about alligators and crocodiles!

Meet retired gator wrangler Rick Cleveland as he shares artifacts, photos, stories, and answers your questions during a live Q&A session.

Please note: This program will not include any live animals.

Explore books to celebrate America250 for readers of all ages. Ask your local librarian how to join the reading challenge.

The book list and reading challenge will encourage all to reflect on Georgia and U.S history, learn about civic engagement, and more.

Learn more at https://georgialibraries.org/america250/

Join us for a Great Reading Adventure designed just for kids on Wednesday, June 17 at 10AM and 11AM! You don't want to miss The Great Reading Adventure: Paleo Palooza!

🎻 Fiddlin' Dan had the room full of children clapping, dancing, and singing along during his lively performance! Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Wednesday for a morning filled with music, laughter, and fun! We loved seeing so many smiling faces enjoying the show! 🎶😊

All Athens Regional Libraries will be closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.
However, you can place holds on items for future pick-up through PINES and our digital collection is always available for your convenience.
We will resume regular operating hours the following day, Saturday, June 20th.

♟️ Drop in for Open Play Chess!

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for an afternoon of strategy, practice, and fun. No registration is required — just stop by and play! Sessions are led by volunteer Bryce Dejno. Open Play Chess will be on Saturday, June 13 @ 3PM.

We couldn’t do our Summer Reading Program without our wonderful sponsors! Today, we want to give a HUGE thank you to for the generous support of our Summer Reading Program! It is only through the donations and support of local businesses and nonprofit groups that we are able to offer so many fun and engaging summer programs for our community. Thank you for helping make Summer Reading a success!

LEGO Club for ages 5–12. All materials provided, just bring your imagination! Join us every Thursday in June and July anytime between 3-5.