The Athens City Council meeting on September 8, 2025, featured a presentation by Craig Beasley, chairman of the Athens Limestone Public Library Board of Trustees, who highlighted recent improvements and upcoming events at the library.

Beasley expressed gratitude to the Athens Limestone Public Library Foundation for funding significant upgrades, including window tinting aimed at reducing utility costs and new seating in the children's area, which he described as inviting and restaurant-like. He encouraged council members to visit the library to see these enhancements firsthand.

The library's calendar of events for September was shared, showcasing a robust schedule of activities for both children and adults. Beasley noted that the library hosts numerous programs each month, including writing workshops for children and weekly yoga classes for adults, in partnership with various local organizations.

He reported impressive growth in library usage, with visitor numbers rising from 48,000 in fiscal year 2022 to a projected increase this year, alongside a growing number of cardholders. Beasley emphasized the library's role in enhancing the quality of life in Athens and Limestone County.

Upcoming events include a literary festival featuring local authors and a fundraiser called Jazz in the Park, which aims to support the library foundation. Beasley concluded by thanking the council for their ongoing support and expressed optimism for the library's future growth.