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Prom has been Blinged! That's a wrap! We had a blast celebrating with everyone who found their dream fits and accessories at Bling Your Prom 2023. We saw almost 160 people at this two-day event, and sent home over 500 unique items contributed by our stylish community and local organizations. Thanks so much to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word--you made this possible! We're already making plans for next year! Mark your calendars: we'll start accepting donations again on January 1, 2024. Consider donating what you got this year to make space for something new in the next round!
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Automatic library cards for all Clarke and Oconee students!
Are you a student in the Clarke County or Oconee County public school system? That means you've got a special library card you may not even know about! The student PLAY Card is up and running in both counties, which means you can access the whole Athens Regional Library System with just your Student ID number. With this card, you can check out 5 items at a time and you'll have no late fees for 3 months. You can also use your PLAY Card to check out digital eBooks and audiobooks, movies, and even park and museum passes! Learn more about the PLAY CARD and start using yours today!
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Start a new chapter with YA Recommendations! Are you in a reading rut? Having trouble finding something interesting? Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by your giant TBR list? Try our Young Adult Reader's Advisory service and let the Teen Librarians find some new titles that will be right up your alley! Tell us what you like, and we'll provide a list of book suggestions tailored to your preferences. This is also a great way to find a gift for the avid reader in your life, or fill out your own wish list! Give it a try today:
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Math Circle Tuesday, March 21st, 6:00-7:30pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12 This program aims to build foundational understanding of mathematical principles using fun games and interesting puzzles. A better grasp on math helps teens both in the classroom and out in the world! Come discover the mathematics behind knots, tangles and Mobius strips. Learn new and interesting ways to count and solve curious counting problems. Invent new games and study the game theory behind them. This is math you may never see in a classroom but it's fun, challenging and accessible for everyone!
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Family Cookbook Club Tuesday, March 28th, 6:00-7:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to all ages Are you in a cooking rut? Making the same thing over and over, wanting to learn a new technique or cuisine, or just starting out in the kitchen with no idea where to start? ACCL Teen Services has your solution: a family-friendly cookbook club! This month: We're going to Flavortown ~ Our next pick is Guy Fieri Family Food! If you haven't chosen a recipe, make sure to stop by the Teen Services desk some time before our meeting and make your selection! We have several copies available for checkout. Bring your completed dish to the next meeting on Tuesday 3/28 and participate in our club potluck! (Or just show up and sample everyone's successes!)
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[Untitled] YA Book Club Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:00-7:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to ages 12 and up We're welcoming Young Adult novel enthusiasts of all ages--teen, adult, or anywhere in-between--to launch this new monthly book club! In March, we're reading White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson. Copies are waiting to be checked out at the Teen Services desk (no sign-up necessary), and are open for digital checkout on Libby. Stop by on 3/22 to get cozy, enjoy snacks and chat about this fantastic book!
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Let's Talk About That! Intro to Teen Philosophy Every Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12 Join us for high-quality philosophical discussion led by instructor Rissa Willis and students of the UGA Philosophy Department. This weekly program offers inquisitive minds the chance to develop critical thinking skills. The topic can vary, but we'll always have interesting and fun debates ready!
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Craft Café Tuesday, March 14th, 6:00-8:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to all ages! Join us for a cozy evening of crafts at this now-recurring program! We'll have hot tea and cocoa, snacks, and the chance to try your hand at a fun fiber art, including knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, and more! Bring a project you're currently working on, or start something new with the provided materials.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, March 16th, 6:00-8:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12 We are looking for brave adventurers to join our D&D crew! Bring a character leveled up to 5, or use one of our pre-made options. Loosely interconnected one-shots means that any player can join in at any time! Aspiring and experienced Dungeon Masters are very welcome!
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Work In Progress Monday, March 13th, 5:00-6:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12 For aspiring teen writers. Get together to learn new skills from our instructors and each other! We'll participate in fun writing exercises, brainstorming sessions, and give feedback on one another's work. This program meets monthly.
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Open Chess Play Every Monday, 3:00-5:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to ages 7 and up Want to pick up a new hobby? Stop by every Monday after school for open chess play from 3-5 pm! Learn the game or sharpen your skills while connecting with other community members! Open to all skill levels, ages 7 & up. Run by our partners at Chess & Community.
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Video Games Thursday, March 7th, 3:00-5:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for video games after school! We have a Nintendo Switch with your favorite multiplayer games, plus an older console so you can try out some retro titles.
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Teen Volunteer Association Monday, March 6th, 6:00-7:30pm Athens-Clarke County Library Open to teens in grades 6-12 The Teen Volunteer Association (TVA) meets on the first Monday of every month (except for holidays). This month we'll be preparing for Bling Your Prom! To join the TVA, use the link above or just come to a meeting!
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Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
Wanting to escape her previous life after the accidental death of her mother, 16-year-old Bree enrolls in a program for high school students at the local university before her witness to a magical attack reveals her undiscovered powers as well as sinister truths about her mother’s death. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The downstairs girl
by Stacey Lee
1890, Atlanta. By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady's maid for the cruel Caroline Payne, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for 'the genteel Southern lady.'
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An ember in the ashes
by Sabaa Tahir
When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire's greatest military academy in exchange for the assistance of rebel Scholars in saving him from execution
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Furia
by Yamile Saied Méndez
Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.
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The hate u give
by Angie Thomas
After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died
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These violent delights
by Chloe Gong
Set in 1920s Shanghai, a reimagining of Romeo and Juliet follows the star-crossed romance of a flapper-turned-gang leader who must set aside her prejudices to work beside a rival to protect their city from territorial gangsters.
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Here we are : feminism for the real world
by Kelly Jensen
Presents such material as essays, illustrations, poems, and lists from forty-four figures, including actors and dancers, addressing feminist topics and how they apply to everyday life
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Goth Girl, queen of the universe
by Lindsay S. Zrull
In a scheme to reunite with her estranged biological mother, foster kid Jess joins a cosplay team working toward a competition in New York, but along the way she learns the value of the family you choose for yourself.
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Butterfly yellow
by Thanhha Lai
A Vietnam War refugee in Texas partners with a city boy with rodeo dreams to track down the younger brother she was separated from six years before when he was evacuated by American troops during the waning days of the Vietnam War
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Black girl rising
by Brynne Barnes
This uplifting love letter to and for Black girls everywhere is a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female and glorious for themselves and the world.
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They went left
by Monica Hesse
Zofia, a teenage Holocaust survivor, travels across post-war Europe as she searches for her younger brother and seeks to rebuild her shattered life.
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Contact Us
Elizabeth Hood ARLS Teen Services Regional Coordinator (706) 613-3650 x323 Teen Services Desk (706) 613-3650 x329
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Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 2-6pm
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