FANFEST 2025
FanFest 2025 is a celebration of Comics, Games, Music, Film, Culture and the Arts that is entirely free and open to the public. This free event which is held at the Oconee County Civic Center has something for all ages by bringing together live music, performers, a cosplay contest, gaming, vendors, workshops, panel discussions, book signings, film showings, fashion show, demos and more. Lineup subject to change.
Main Stage Auditorium
10:15- Rebecca Sunshine will perform fun and engaging music for kids
11:30- Seussical the Musical -Exploring the stories of Dr. Seuss with this 30 minute musical showcase
1:00- The Barony of Bryn Madoc presents European and Middle Eastern music/dance
2:00- Film Screen of Horror Short by local director followed by Q&A
2:30- Trivia
4:00- Mini-Fashion show and Panel discussion with Dr. La Ruchala Murphy, Kate Windley, Alexandra Miller, and Tabitha Fielteau.
5:00- Cosplay contest with prizes ranging from gift certificates to MomoCon passes.
Lobby
11:00-1:00 Comic character jewelry and bottle top craft
11:30-11:40 Pipa Performance by Zinan Wu
10:00-4:30 Cosplay Sign ups
Side Room A
10:15- TTRPG Game Design Panel with special guests
12:00-2:00 VR Gaming
3:00-5:00 Zine Making Workshop lead by Kathryn Manis from UGA Hargrett Library - Special Collections
Side Room B
UGA Board Game Club
Video Games
D&D, Rustwater, and other TTRPG
In addition to these guests we will have vendors selling books, art, records, movies, clothing, and much more!! This free event is co-sponsored by the library and Oconee County Library Friends.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10AM - 1PM
Wire Park
Family Fun Day is one of our signature events-the kick off to the Summer Reading Program! We have music, petting zoo, crafts, and games. Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading!
Free and for all ages!
Fall Book Sale
September 11-14, 2025
Past Events
Meet the Author - Katherine Reay
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, author Katherine Reay gave an engaging presentation on her most recent release, The Berlin Letters. To an audience of 50+ she shared what inspires her and spoke about her writing process. In addition to The Berlin Letters she has nine additional fiction novels and one nonfiction novel in her library. They are not to be missed!