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Monday 9am - 9pm Tuesday 9am - 9pm Wednesday 9am - 9pm Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 2pm - 6pm

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Unvented face masks are encouraged and requested in the library.

Please visit the Library's website at http://www.athenslibrary.org for a full schedule of events/classes and online resources, including downloadable audiobooks and eBooks and the GALILEO database!

08/29/2026

All Athens Regional Libraries will be closed Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day.

You will still be able to place holds on items for future pick-up through PINES and our digital collection is always available for your convenience via Libby, the Palace Project, and Kanopy!

We will resume regular operating hours the following day, Tuesday, September 8th.

08/28/2026

Join author Barnard Sims - known professionally as Barnard the Barber - for a discussion of his book, "The Southern Awakening: A Black Man's Guide to Liberating the Rural South" this Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 in Multi-Purpose Room A.

08/21/2026

Are you ready to party, Eastside??? Don't forget to join us at Hilsman Middle School this Saturday to have some snacks and learn all about our new library branch. Construction is just beginning, but we're already excited about all the great things this new branch will offer!

08/20/2026

Just a reminder about our blood drive next week!

08/15/2026

Athens-Clarke County is seeking artists for a public mural at our new Eastside Library!

The call is open to professional artists or artist teams aged 18 and older. The selected artist will work with community stakeholders and county staff to create a mural celebrating Athens’ history, diversity, and sense of community.

Want to know more? All the information can be found at https://www.accgov.com/11628/Call-for-Public-Art-Eastside-Athens-Libr

08/14/2026

The puzzle swap was so popular during the summer that we've decided to keep it going year-round! Come to the information desk on the 2nd floor to swap one of your puzzles for one of ours.

08/11/2026

This month the Athens Library Crafters' Meetup will take place on Wednesday, August 12, from 6:30-8:00PM. Come join us with your craft project(s) you've been trying to finish! We'll meet in the upstairs computer classroom. Open to adults and teens.

08/10/2026

Do you love Scrabble? Join us at the A-CC Library on Sunday August 16th for our Scrabble Club! Place your tiles, earn points, and take home a prize! This event is free and family-friendly, ages 8 and up can play. If you have questions, please contact the Reference Desk.

08/08/2026

We've broken ground on the long anticipated Eastside Library branch and now we want to celebrate! On August 22nd, please join the Athens Regional Library System in the Hilsman Middle School cafeteria from 1:00-3:00 pm for a community-wide party. Enjoy refreshments and learn more about all the new library will have to offer when it opens in late 2027. This event is free and open to all!

08/07/2026

Breaking news: For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Please give now: https://rcblood.org/4x5sv2m

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card.

Address

2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17066133650

Website

https://athenslibrary.org/athens

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