University of Georgia Libraries
Banned Book Week Button Making
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
2026 Lillian Smith Book Awards
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.
Graphing Basics for R Users: Creating Common Graphs with ggplot2
A hands-on introduction to data visualization in RStudio, an open-source environment for da
Securing the Vote: Inside Georgia's Election Administration
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.
From Page to Screen Book Club (Monthly)
Read It. Watch It. Discuss It.
From Page to Screen Book Club (Monthly)
Read It. Watch It. Discuss It.
Jon Boorstin to Discuss The American: The Hidden History of Daniel J. Boorstin and His Twentieth Century
Join the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame and the University of Georgia Press on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 pm for a talk with Jon Boorstin, author of The American: The Hidden History of Daniel J. Boorstin and His Twentieth Century. After the talk, attendees will enjoy a reception with light refreshments provided.
This event is free and open to the public! Books will be available for purchase on site. Parking in the Hull Street Deck is free after 5pm.
Mapping Basics in ArcGIS Pro
A hands on introduction to mapping using ArcGIS Pro; a licen