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The library will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021, for Memorial Day.
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Library hours set to expand Monday, May 17 Good news! The library plans to expand operating hours to our regular schedule! New Hours as of Monday, May 17, 2021: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 - 6 p.m.
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Finish the school year strong with The school year is winding down, and final exams and school project deadlines are drawing near. Are you ready? We can help! Library card holders can get free, one-on-one tutoring through our website with tutor.com! Whether you're studying for final exams or preparing to take a college entrance exam, live tutors are ready to help you do your best, 2-9 p.m. seven days a week! Visit athenslibrary.org and click on the tutor.com logo to get started. Learn more about tutor.com with a free online class. Sign up here. Prefer to learn in-person? We can do that, too! Sign up for our class:
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Tech Tips: tutor.com
Thursday, May 6, 5:30 p.m.
In-person class: 2nd floor computer classroom
Learn about our library's new resource - Tutor.com. With this free service, you can find an online tutor to help with school work, review a paper, or assist with test prep. You also have access to study resources such as websites, worksheets, flashcards, and videos. Looking for a job? Tutor.com can connect you with a career coach and offers resume review and online job resources.
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Explore the Heritage Room's new online archival catalog Through a partnership with the Digital Library of Georgia, many items in the Heritage Room’s collection are now viewable and searchable in our new archival catalog! Since 1992, the Heritage Room has collected archival material related to the Athens-Clarke County area, such as Civil War era photos of soldiers, city engineering records related to the emergence of local sewer and water systems, photos of downtown homes taken by Charles Rowland (owner of the Beechhaven property) and many more! Enjoy exploring our physical collections and our digitized materials in the archival catalog. Need help finding something?Email heritageroomref@athenslibrary.org or call (706) 613-3650 ext. 350. We’ll offer a free class on navigating the catalog at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot here. Photo from the Georgia Postcard collection held at Athens-Clarke County Library.
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In-person computer classes are back Starting in May, our in-person computer classes are back! Visit our events calendar for a schedule and to sign up for the class of your choice. Our one-on-one tutorials on Thursday mornings are offered both in person and online.
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These are just a few of our May virtual events. Visit our events calendar for a full listing for events for children, teens and adults.
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Navigating Genealogy Databases
Saturday, May 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Event Location
Not sure how to search for resources on Ancestry LE, Fold3, Family Search, or Heritage Quest? Join the Heritage Room for tips and tricks on how to navigate the largest genealogy databases.
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On Cloud Nine
Tuesday, May 18, 3:00 p.m.
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What does a rain cloud wear under its clothes? Thunderwear! This nature program is all about clouds. We’ll do some cloud experiments, learn the different types of clouds using cotton balls, read some books on this mysterious fluffy stuff and sing songs together. With Miss Misty. For ages 4-10.
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Getting Started with Genealogy
Thursday, May 20, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
This beginner's class will help new genealogists begin their family history research. Sign up online or call the Heritage Room at (706) 613-3650, ext. 350.
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One Book, Many Stories Beloved Community Dialogue
Thursday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Join us for the second virtual Beloved Community Dialogue as we discuss section 2 of "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You" by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This series is presented by One Book Athens: One Book, Many Stories, a coalition of Athens organizations and made possible by a grant by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Visit http://athenslibrary.org/one-book to learn more, including where to get your copy of the book! Sign up for your spot here.
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Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry
Tuesday, May 25, 3:00 p.m.
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We’re celebrating amazing artists this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Yayoi Kusama is one of the most popular contemporary artists in the world- you may have even seen some of her installations at the High Museum of Art a few years ago! Ruth Asawa also blazed a trail - creating sculptures unlike anyone else’s. Let’s learn more about these amazing women and complete some art projects in their styles together! With Miss Keir. For ages 6-11.
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Become a Dementia Friend
Wednesday, May 26, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
Dementia Friends is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia: it aims to transform the way we think, talk and act about the disease. With Liz Schulze from the Athens Area Council on Aging. Free registration required. Presented by Reflecting, Sharing, Learning.
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Our book clubs are reading Roz Chast's graphic novel memoir, "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" as part of the NEA Big Read! A limited number of free copies is available at the library. Sign up for your spot at one of our virtual book club meetings:
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