University of Georgia Libraries

Curious about what your data can show? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect next step after learning the basics of Python. You’ll get hands-on experience creating simple plots using Pandas and Matplotlib, and explore the powerful Pyplot and Seaborn libraries. Learn how to customize your visualizations to better tell the story in your data and how to save your plots for future use. No advanced coding knowledge required! Join us in this workshop to bring your data to life.

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Curious about using Python for your research but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to make your first steps in Python smooth and accessible. We will teach you how to assign and work with variables, use simple functions and libraries, and handle data with Pandas. No coding experience required. This is not a technical session on installing Python or how the language works on computers – just the essentials to start using Python with confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 5 PM for a night of tabletop gaming!
Discover the wide and wonderful world of tabletop games—from timeless classics like Scrabble and Catan to modern favorites like Just One and Nekojima. Whether you're into deduction or dexterity, card games or cooperative play, we’ll have something for everyone.

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Join us on September 25 from 6-8:00PM in the MLC (rm 369) for an evening of scrapbooking and yapping! Paper and scrapbooking supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring photos, journals, and personal touches. This will be a low-stress environment, so come meet new folks and enjoy a night of scrapbooking, music, and snacks! 

Don't navigate your grief alone! Join us on September 24 from 1-3:00PM in the MLC Makerspace to create an original keepsake in memory of a loved one you've lost. Bring a photo of a loved one or letter with their handwriting and we will help you build a piece for your personal archive through button making, collaging, and laser cutting. Whether you want to share about your loss or simply create amongst others, this program is here to help you navigate grief through creativity.

Join us for a tour of the Georgia Music Collections installation at the Akins Ford

Mark your calendars for this year's Georgia Disability History Symposium that will be held in Athens, Georgia on October 15th at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries. This year we have the honor of welcoming Samuel and Dan Habib as our keynote speakers. These award-winning film makers are known for films on disability-related topics including Intelligent Lives, Including Samuel, and My Disability Roadmap.

The Library 101 for Graduate Students is designed as an introduction or refresher to UGA Libraries services and resources. In this workshop learn how to: 

• find books in the library
• request items from other libraries
• locate online journal articles
• search our online databases
• use our research guides and tutorials
• engage with our spaces and technology, and
• get help and support when you need it.