Oconee County Library1080 Experiment Station Rd · Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 · 706.769.3950
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All events are free and open to the public. This schedule may be subject to change.
Please call (706) 769-3950 for any questions about the following events.
Get out. Get dirty. Get fit.
With a valid library card you can borrow a Georgia State Parks Annual ParkPass and an individual Historic Sites Visitors Pass for up to 7 days. The ParkPass exempts you from paying the daily parking fee at state parks and the Historic Sites Visitors Pass exempts one visitor from admission fees to any state historic site in the state.
A copy of the Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites featuring descriptions, photos, directions and a map of all locations is included.
So take your family or yourself to a state park or historic site and see how much fun being outdoors can be. Come discover the treasures of Georgia in your own backyard.
For more information about this program, ask your librarian.
For more information about Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.
For more information about outdoor activities and events visit www.GetOutdoorsGeorgia.org.
Downloadable audiobooks are now available for library patrons to download for free. A consortium of Georgia libraries has selected a custom collection of audiobooks for our patrons. This service, "Georgia Download Destination," is hosted by OverDrive. OverDrive Audiobooks can be downloaded to your PC or Mac, burned to a CD (when allowed by the publisher), or transferred to a supported portable device.
This service will be available 24 hours, seven days a week for patrons to download titles from home using their PINES library card and pin number. Patrons cannot download audiobooks at the Library. However, staff will be available to assist with questions related to this service.
This service was made possible in part by the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library.
Georgia Download Destination
Library cards are free, and there is no age limit. Get yours today!
Wednesday, September 1, 7:00 p.m.
Featured author is Stephen Cannell.
Monday, September 6, 2010
The Library will reopen at normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 7, at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 9, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Learn how to begin your family history research. Topics include vital records, charts and checklists, and formats for recording information. Registration is required.
Monday, September 20, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The class covers searching census records using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online. Participants must have experience with both genealogy and computers. Limited to 7 participants; registration is required.
September 25 - October 2
Banned Books Week celebrates our freedom to read! Intellectual freedom is the foundation for Banned Books Week : the freedom to access information and express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or unpopular
September 30 - October 3
In the Auditorium, ESP & Glass Rooms. All proceeds support the Oconee County Library!
Dates & times:
- Thursday, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Oconee County Library Friends members only! Non-members may join at the door for $15.00
- Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. -- Open all day
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. -- Open all day
- Sunday, 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. -- Bargain Bag Day
Thursday, September 9, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 14-18 only.
You will learn how to create an effective resume and learn essential interviewing techniques. Snacks provided!
Thursday, September 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Come by for open play on the Wii. Now's the time to practice your mad dancing skills!
Monday, September 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Take a bite out of a good book! Just bring your favorite book or the one you're currently reading and you're ready to party. Drinks and pizza are provided.
Library cards are free and there is no age limit. To celebrate National Library Card month, any child who registers for a new library card in September gets to choose a free book to take home.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Storytime is for children, ages 2-5 years, and their caregivers. Come for songs, movement, crafts and books.
STORYTIME CHANGE: No Storytime on September 28 and 29 - the Oconee County Library Friends are getting ready for their annual used book sale. Come to the sale September 30 - October 3!
Thursday, September 2, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Or does he or she just love dogs? Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their reading skills and builds confidence. And it’s a lot of fun, too! Register for a 15-minute session. Grades K-4.
Thursday, September 2, 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Put on your pajamas, grab that teddy bear and come to the library for your bedtime stories. We'll read books, sing songs, and have a bedtime snack. Bring the whole family! All ages.
Thursday, September 9, 4:00 p.m.
Like the book Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Come to the library to hear about other awesome books and stay to watch the movie based on the book. Ages 8 and up. Rated PG; 120 minutes.
Monday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.
Babies love books, too! This is a special Storytime for our youngest readers-to-be, from 0-23 months. Come for 15 minutes of stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing, cuddling and then stay for some play time at the end. A great way to introduce your baby to the joy of books, learn new ways to share books with your baby, and meet other parents.
Thursday, September 16, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Or does he or she just love dogs? Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their reading skills and builds confidence. And it’s a lot of fun, too! Register for a 15-minute session. Grades K-4.
Saturday, September 18, 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate National Play-Doh Day at the library! You'll get to make, sculpt, and even eat play-doh. All ages.
COMPUTER CLASSES
All classes are limited to four participants. Preregistration is required. Register in person, by phone, or email watcompspec@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The class covers the basics of word processing: the parts of a Word Window, files, toolbars, icons, and more. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
Monday, September 13, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The perfect course for learning how to use a mouse and getting familiar with the keyboard. The instructor will cover each key and its function. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
Part 1: Wednesday, September 15, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, September 16, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Get started using the internet as we cover Internet Service Providers, Broadband vs. Dial Up, Web Browsers, Navigating/Searching, and Bookmarks. Space in this two-day class is limited to four participants; pre-register at the front desk or by phone.
Part 1: Thursday, September 23, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Part 2: Friday, September 24, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
A two-part class on computer basics. Part 1 covers hardware, drives, storage/memory, and peripherals. Part 2 introduces Microsoft Windows XP via Word. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required. Please attend both classes.
- Intro to Internet: October 27-28, December 1-2
- *CANCELED*Tech Tips: Facebook, October 2, 3PM*CANCELED*
- Intro to Excel, October 20-21
- Intro to Powerpoint, November 3
- *RESCHEDULED*Tech Tips: Ebay & Craigslist, November 7, 3PM*RESCHEDULED*
- Tech Tips: Amazon.com, December 12, 3PM