Previous Events

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.

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. 

Come meet new people and learn sewing and mending skills! This week's theme is: Custom Fall Decor

A hands-on introduction to the R programming language and RStudio environment for data proc

Learn basic skills on a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. Registration necessary and beginners are welcome! 

Have you wondered how searching is different in evidence synthesis projects, such as scoping or systematic reviews? This session will provide an introduction to the process of systematic searching, and translating searches for specific databases. You'll learn some of the terminology that librarians and search experts use. 

This is Part 3 of a Pre-Health Series, but anyone can attend. This session does assume a basic understanding of Boolean commands, such as AND, OR, NOT.

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.

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer.