Upcoming Events
Nov
05
AI Tools in the Workplace
An introduction to tools and techniques for streamlining day-to-day work tasks with office integrated AI tools like Copilot and Gemini. This is an in-person workshop.
Nov
05
Russell Scholars Debate
Join us for a public debate by the Richard B. Russell Advocacy Scholars of the Georgia Debate Union.
Nov
06
Graphing Basics for R Users: Creating Common Graphs with ggplot2
A hands-on introduction to data visualization in RStudio, an open-source environment for data analysis. This workshop will cover the basics of how to use ggplot2, R's most popular package for data visualization.
Nov
10
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.
Nov
11
Intro to Machine Sewing
Come in and learn some basic skills on the Makerspace sewing machines. Participants will learn how to thread the machine and sew together a small object. Registration is required. No experience necessary and all materials provided!
Nov
12
Swap Shop Mending Workshop
Come meet new people and learn sewing and mending skills! This week's theme is: Thanksgiving and school spirit
Nov
12
Athens, GA: Inside/Out 40th Anniversary Restoration FREE SCREENING
Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection on Thursday, November 12th at the Special Collections Libraries auditorium for a free screening of the newly restored Athens, GA: Inside/Out. The 1986 documentary features interviews and concert footage of notable Athens bands, including R.E.M., Pylon, and The B-52s. The film was directed, written, and shot by Tony Gayton, a first-time director who recently graduated from University of Southern California before beginning this project.
This event is free and open to the public, but seats will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More about the restoration project and fundraiser:
Nov
13
Quilling and Paper Flower Making
Learn different techniques to make flowers and one of a kind designs out of paper.
No registration necessary and all materials provided.
Nov
16
UGA Press Dirty Book Sale
As part of the Spotlight on the Arts Festival, the University of Georgia Press will host the UGA Press Dirty Book Sale for the campus and the community on the Main Library's front lawn on November 16-18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. We're clearing out a few years of overstock from our offices and will have a wide variety of new and backlist titles available for purchase at a special Spotlight discount of 70% off. Stop by and browse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press, our people and our authors, and find out about exciting new initiatives from the Press and our partners.
Payment methods:
Debit/Credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. No cash.
Note on inclement weather: