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
The Oconee County Library is pleased to be one of the venues - and co-sponsors - for this series of programs about the first woman elected to Congress. Programs will address Rankin's Georgia connections and concern for women workers, suffrage and participatory democracy, pacifist philosophy, women's legal status, America's role in the world and workplace justice. The series is presented by the JR 130 Committee.
Program Dates and Times:Sunday, March 7, 3:00-5:00 PM
The Life and Legacy of Jeannette Rankin: First Elected US Congresswoman and Georgia's Adopted Daughter
Presentation by Jennifer Dawson, educator and performer
Sunday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 PM
The Life and Legacy of Jeannette Rankin: Her Passion for Peace
Informal lecture by Dr. Joan Hoff, research professor, Montana State University
Sunday, March 28, 3:00-5:00 PM
The Life and Legacy of Jeannette Rankin: Defining America's Role in the World
A deliberative community public forum
For more information, please visit the Jeannette Rankin webpage.
Mondays, February 1 - April 5, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Members of AARP will be available to assist you with tax form preparation from February 1st to April 5th. This free service is open to all adults regardless of age or AARP affiliation. First come first served.
Helpful tax websites:
www.irs.gov for federal taxes
www.dor.ga.gov for state taxes
Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
Featured author is Harlan Coben.
Thursday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to start your family research. Topics include vital records, charts/checklists, recording information, and more. Limited to 12 participants; registration is required.
Saturday, March 13, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. OR
Thursday, March 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The class covers Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online, two online census databases. Participants must have some genealogy experience and basic computer skills. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
Wednesday, March 3, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Glass Room)
Come join our club where we can support each other and share your work. If you are interested, send in a piece of your work to the YA email: oconeelibrary@gmail.com or check out the Writers Club blog for more information. Refreshments are provided.
Thursday, March 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We're going to celebrate this mathematical term and Einstein with a pizza pie party! Refreshments and pizza are provided. As always, all of our programs are free.
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We're going to celebrate this mathematical term and Einstein with a pizza pie party! Refreshments and pizza are provided. As always, all of our programs are free.
Tuesday, March 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We'll be making our own mustache paraphernalia and taking some hilarious pictures for our Facebook and blog page. Mustache-phobic foods will be served (powdered doughnuts, mustache cookies, etc.) and supplies are provided.
Tuesday and Wednesday 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!
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with us on Tuesday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. - this will replace regular Storytime!
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m.
Bingo is even more fun when it's all about BOOKS! Bring the whole family to play a version of this classic game. You might even win the best prize of all - books! Ages 3 and up.
Tuesday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Come celebrate Dr. Seuss and participate in the annual Read Across America with funny books, Green Eggs and Ham pizza from Stevie B.'s and a whole lot of fun! All ages. This event replaces regular Storytime on Tuesday, March 2.
Every Thursday from 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, March 4, 7:00 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.
Monday, March 15, 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.
Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m.
Hello, spring! Spring is a great time to get your hands dirty, so join us for some messy fun. We’ll share spring stories, plant some seeds, make edible mud and more! Please register by Wednesday, March 17 so that we’ll have enough supplies for everyone. All ages.
COMPUTER CLASSES
All classes are limited to four participants. Preregistration is required. Register in person, by phone, or email watcompspec@gmail.com.
Monday, March 1, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
If you've never visited Amazon.com, it's time you took a look. American's largest retailer, Amazon offer an astonishing array of products. Learn about production information, customer reviews, filters, ranked search results, mp3 downloads, and the Kindle e-book reader.
Tech Tips is a new class designed to help you keep up with new technology. Registration is NOT required, and there is NO attendance limit.
Tuesday, March 9, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.: Part 1 - Mouse & Keyboard Skills.
Wednesday, March 10, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.: Part 2 - Basics of the Machine: Hardware, drives, storage disks, peripherals, and more.
Thursday, March 11, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.: Part 3 - An introduction to Microsoft Windows XP.
Participants must attend all three classes. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
Part 1: Thursday, March 18, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Part 2: Friday, March 19, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
A two-part class on Microsoft’s spreadsheet program. Topics include the Excel window, navigating in the worksheet, toolbars, general formulas, and more. Participants must attend both classes. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
Monday, March 22, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. OR
Monday, March 29, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Keep up with new technology with Tech Tips. What you should know about the wildly popular social networking site, Facebook. How does it work? What do people use it for? Is it safe? No registration required.
Part 1: Tuesday, March 23, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Part 2: Wednesday, March 24, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
A two-part class covering all the basics. Part 1 discusses hardware, software, drives, storage disks, peripherals. Part 2 discusses basics of Microsoft Windows XP. Participants must attend both classes. Limited to 4 participants; registration is required.
- Monday, April 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m Tech Tips: Firefox and Chrome (Alternatives to Internet Explorer)
- Thursday, April 8, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Digital Cameras: The Basics
- Thursday, April 15, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Digital Cameras: The Basics
Romances... for those who despise romances. Visit our Readers' Corner page for more information.