Lay Park Resource Center

10/17/2026

After the designation open house, stop by our small library on the third floor! ☺️

You’re Invited! Help Celebrate Lay Park’s History!

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Department invites the community to attend the Thomas N. Lay Park & Community Center Historic Landmark Designation Open House!

Join us on Monday, October 19, from 2:00–3:30 PM at Lay Park Community Center to learn more about the rich history of our facility, explore the historic landmark designation process, and ask questions about this important milestone.

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Lay Park Community Center
297 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601

Additional parking available at the Lyndon House Arts Center.

10/14/2026

Thank you Mayor Kelly Girtz for stopping by our library to inspire our future leaders! Our mentees asked insightful questions and enjoyed a Pete the Cat read aloud a few weeks ago.

09/29/2026

This year America turned 250 years old! In honor of the United States' Semi-quincentennial birthday our kids have been logging 250 minutes to earn prize bags. Here are two of our very excited readers! Thank you Georgia Public Library Service for providing some of the swag for our bags!

09/01/2026

See y’all soon!!

We are taking storytime outside (again)! Join Miss Erika and friends at Dudley Park's Flower Amphitheater for our outdoor storytime at 10 am every Friday morning during the month of September. Bring children five and under to enjoy stories, songs, scarves, and instruments with new (and old) friends. This program is in partnership with Athens-Clarke County Trails and Open Space.

08/28/2026

Learning happens where you least expect it! This summer we conducted fun, hands-on experiments with the . Our scientific exploration doesn't have to end just because summer is over. Stop by the library to check out science experiment books.

08/27/2026

Every summer we surprise our campers with a famous book character visit! This year the Hungry Caterpillar came to our library! We read Eric Carle's classic story, 'The Hungry Caterpillar', made butterfly and caterpillar crafts, then we took pictures with our special guest.

08/26/2026

Storytelling is a skill. This summer Jerry White told us stories through music and Damon Young told us stories through shadows. The library is full of stories for everybody all year round! Stop by our library to find a story that speaks to you.

08/25/2026

Although the kids have been back at school for a few weeks now we are still thinking about what an amazing summer we had this year! Our most popular program in Teen camp was a local artist teaching a lettering and spray paint workshop.

05/20/2026

All Athens Regional Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. However, you can place holds on items for future pick-up through PINES and our digital collection is always available for your convenience, via Libby, hoopla and the Palace Project! We will resume regular operating hours the following day, Tuesday, May 26th.

05/15/2026

First, the bad news: we're sorry to announce that access to hoopla for Athens Regional Library System patrons will end on June 30, 2026. While we appreciate the value hoopla brings to our digital collections, the platform's pricing and lending model options have become unsustainable for the library's budget. We appreciate your understanding!
And now, the GREAT news: Kanopy is coming July 1, 2026! You'll be able to enjoy instant access to thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more from studios like A24, the BBC, The Criterion Collection, and PBS. Check back for more information on how to start streaming with your library card!