Library
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Diversity
Return of the Zine: Why These Southerners Reach for Analog in a Digital Era
The University of Georgia’s special collections library, which is housed at the Richard B. Russell Building on the University’s campus, looks like a mausoleum. Sleek marble floors and grand rotunda give way to a series of museum exhibits showcasing the special artifacts housed in the library. Writer, photographer and creative…
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Education
Oconee County Library Supports Students Throughout Online Learning and Its Consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic’s online learning format brought with it school-based consequences for students according to recent research. Additionally, one study from the academic journal Perspectives on Politics cites that impacts of politicalization influenced schools when determining whether or not to open their classrooms. Despite all of this, the Oconee…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Art Group, Library Bring ‘Diversity to the Arts’ with Virtual Series
The Oconee County Cultural Arts Foundation, OCAF, and Oconee County Library have partnered to spark a virtual conversation with seven local artists and bring awareness to the topic: Diversity in the Arts. After the social justice movements in 2020, La Ruchala Murphy, the executive director of OCAF, knew it was…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Library Hopes to Raise $10,000 from Book Sale
WATKINSVILLE, Ga. – Volunteers will be holding a winter book sale to raise money for programs the annual budget doesn’t cover. Penny Mills and other Board Members of Oconee County Library Friends (OCLF) hope to donate about $10,000 to the Oconee County Library. Year after year, Mills is encouraged to…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Library Hosts Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Oconee County Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest is happening this week. The contest is open to kids age 0 to 11. The children are encouraged to bring their favorite book characters to life through the pumpkins. According to the children’s librarian, Rebecca Ballard, this is a carve-free contest because the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Grady Newsource Profiles: Andy Plemmons
Athens, GA- After talking to Barrow Elementary Media Specialists Andy Plemmons for just a few minutes, only one person comes to mind that makes education fun to students…Miss Frizzle. No, he is not hopping on a magic school bus and taking trips throughout the universe. However, he is extending the…
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In-Depth
It’s Mardi Gras in Oconee County
OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Kids made hats, masks--- and wore beads as they celebrated learning about Mardi Gras at the Oconee County Library today.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Library Story Teller
Story time is a child’s favorite time of the day. Athens-Clarke County Library is unique for it’s storytelling because of Ms. Rebecca. Rebecca Ballard works at the library, but she may not be telling stories that often anymore. Parents are upset and want her to stay.
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Athens-Clarke County
The Best Storyteller Around
Athens, GA- Parents and kids love weekly story time with Rebecca Ballard at the Athens- Clarke County Library. But starting next week, Ballard will only have storytime every other week.