University of Georgia Libraries

Join us for a public debate by the Richard B. Russell Advocacy Scholars of the Georgia Debate Union. 

Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection on Thursday, November 12th at the Special Collections Libraries auditorium for a free screening of the newly restored Athens, GA: Inside/Out. The 1986 documentary features interviews and concert footage of notable Athens bands, including R.E.M., Pylon, and The B-52s. The film was directed, written, and shot by Tony Gayton, a first-time director who recently graduated from University of Southern California before beginning this project.

Join us for an evening of scrapbooking, crafting, and yapping on October 27 from 6-8:00PM! Paper and scrapbooking supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring photos, journals, and other personal materials. This will be a low-stress environment, so come meet new folks and enjoy a night of scrapbooking and music!

Join us at Main Library in celebration of Banned Books Week! You can vote on your favorite book on the frequently challenged book list, and make some buttons to show your love of reading.

Join the UGA Libraries and Franklin College for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! We'll be sharing free food and a variety of libraries resources on the front lawn of the Main Library.

Hispanic Heritage Month, established in 1968, is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. 

Join us at this year's Decatur Book Festival to celebrate the 2026 winners of the Lillian Smith Book Award! The Lillian Smith Book Awards recognize works that examine issues of race, social justice, civil and human rights, the education and socialization of young people, breaking silence among repressed groups, and matters that are significant to the changing South. This award ceremony is in partnership with the Southern Regional Council, University of Georgia Libraries, and DeKalb County Public Library’s Georgia Center for the Book.

A hands-on introduction to data visualization in RStudio, an open-source environment for da

This two-part nonpartisan program hosted by Dr. Charles Bullock brings together frontline election administrators-- including local county board members, state election officials, and legal experts-- for an objective look at the operational and legal dynamics shaping the upcoming cycle.

Part 1: An Inside Look at Election Administration, moderated by Gabriel Sterling, Director of Special Projects, Georgia Secretary of State's Office.