Hello from Athens Regional Library System Children’s Services! We are excited to have you visit us. We’re ready to help you, and we seek to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning.

We invite you to explore our diverse collections of books and many other materials. Picture books, sturdy board books, chapter books, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, and a non-fiction collection ensure that there is something in each of our branches for every interest and reading level.

You can visit any of our branches for a variety of engaging programs for children of all ages, including storytimes, performances and special events, reading programs, a vast range of classes and clubs, and more!

Books for Kids and Tweens


Upcoming Events

Title: Little Explorers play, learn and grow! / ¡Pequeños exploradores juega, aprende y crece!
From: 10:30am Monday, April 7, 2025
To: 11:30am Monday, April 7, 2025
Location: Pinewoods Library
Library Branch: Pinewoods Library
Audiences: Children
Categories: Childrens
Description:

Join our Little Explorers Play, Learn, and Grow Program Monday through Thursday at 10:30 in the library.

Únase a nuestros Programa de Pequeños Exploradores Juega, Aprende y Crece de lunes a jueves a las 10:30 en la biblioteca.

Title: Monday Funday
From: 10:30am Monday, April 7, 2025
To: 11:30am Monday, April 7, 2025
Presenter: Ms. Missy
Location: Bogart Library
Library Branch: Bogart Library
Audiences: Children
Categories: Childrens
Description:

 

Young book lovers, ages 3-7, and caregivers, join Ms. Missy, our new children’s rep, for early literacy and language fun every Monday at 10:30. We'll build early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM! Join friends for learning fun and stay for playtime and creative activities after StoryTime is over. Parents and Caregivers, you are encouraged to participate in the fun, too!  

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times.

 

Title: Open Playtime
From: 10:30am Monday, April 7, 2025
To: 11:00am Monday, April 7, 2025
Location: Storytime room
Library Branch: Athens-Clarke County Library
Audiences: Children
Categories: Childrens
Description:

Playtime fun for the littlest ones! Play with age-appropriate toys and make new friends.

 

Title: FunSchooling
From: 1:00pm Monday, April 7, 2025
To: 3:00pm Monday, April 7, 2025
Presenter: Tiffany Speed
Location: Lavonia Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Lavonia-Carnegie Library
Audiences: Children
Categories: Childrens
Description:

Funschooling Mondays EVERY Monday at 1:00PM! This program is for ages 7-12.

Space is limited! You must register for EACH event! Join us by calling 706-356-4307.

STREAM-inspired Event for Homeschoolers & their caregivers.

Title: Tutoring/Homework Help / Tutoria/Ayuda con la tarea
From: 3:00pm Monday, April 7, 2025
To: 5:30pm Monday, April 7, 2025
Location: Pinewoods Library
Library Branch: Pinewoods Library
Audiences: Children, Teens, Tweens
Categories: Childrens, Teens, Tweens
Description:

Need help with your homework? If your child is in the ESOL program in school, we can help them improve their english! Sign up for tutoring in reading, writing, and math. Monday to thursday from 3:00 - 5:30PM.

¿Necesitas ayuda con tu tarea? Si tu hijo está en el programa de ESOL en la escuela, pordemos aydarlo a mejorar su inglés! Registrese para tutoria en lectura, escritura, y matemáticas. Lunes a jueves de 3:00 - 5:30pm.

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