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3 events,
Storytime
Storytime
Join Miss Katherine for stories, songs, and activities! Storytime is every Tuesday at 10:30 am and every Thursday at 11:30 am.
Babytime
Babytime
Join Miss Katherine for stories, songs, and activities! Babytime is every Tuesday at 11:30 am and every Thursday at 10:30 am.
Mommy Meet Up
Mommy Meet Up
Caregivers can get to know other parents/caregivers in the community. Children can play with learning toys, puzzles, and color.
12 events,
Storytime – Garden
Storytime – Garden
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 0-5. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
Homeschool Hangout – Help Save Fred
Homeschool Hangout – Help Save Fred
Come hangout with other homeschoolers and explore our MakerSpace.
Read to Barnaby
Read to Barnaby
Barnaby, the reading dog is sweet and a great listener. Call the library today for your required reservation.
17 events,
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Do you need a little stretching or destressing? We offer Chair Yoga every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45am
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
For children ages 0-3. We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays, and have playtime. The theme for today is Spring.
Baby Storytime – Bunnies
Baby Storytime – Bunnies
Begin early literacy development with your child with a story, songs, bells and bubbles.
9 events,
Earth Day Punch Card
Earth Day Punch Card
Begin handing them out March 29th at Afterschool Adventures. At each designated Punch Card activity, adults can get their card punched and after three punches the cards go into a jar for drawing on April 29, 2023.
MZ Encouragment Group
MZ Encouragment Group
MZ Encouragment Group meets on Wednesday at 10:30am. Encouraging and supporting a deeper network of friendships in our community. Showing support of others through life issues and events.
Preschool Storytime – Nursery Rhymes
Preschool Storytime – Nursery Rhymes
Encourages your preschooler to have an eagerness for books and reading. Develops an enthusiastic attitude for learning and vocabulary, building and improving communication skills. All this is done with stories, songs, action rhymes, and a simple craft.
Homeschool Wednesday – Galaxy Canvas Art
Homeschool Wednesday – Galaxy Canvas Art
Our Homeschool Wednesday program is different every week! Some weeks we'll be doing art projects such as paintings and mosaics, while other weeks we'll engage in hands-on learning on topics like Rocks and Minerals or Robotics (with special help from the WGRLS Steam Engine!)
Forestry and your Community
Forestry and your Community
Taylor Willingham with the Georgia Forestry Commission will be here to discuss all our questions about forestry in our area.
13 events,
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Do you need a little stretching or destressing? We offer Chair Yoga every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45am
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. The theme for today is Spring.
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
Come hang out with other homeschooling famlies, as we explore different topics with literacy, stem, art, and just plain fun! This week is Spring Fling themed.
3 events,
Craft Kit Friday
Craft Kit Friday
Each week we have "Take and Make" craft kits available for all ages! These craft kits contain everything you need to complete a project at home. They are available every Friday on a "first come, first served" basis.
6 events,
Poetry Contest
Poetry Contest
Submit a poem to us by April 22nd and enter the chance to have your poem published in our newsletter. Ages 18+ only
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Join us for Family Fun Day as we have Legos, coloring, and more fun family friendly fun. This event is held once a month.
Easter Egg Hunt @ Sara Babb Park
Easter Egg Hunt @ Sara Babb Park
Come hunt for Easter Eggs! 10 am (Ages 0-2), 10:30 am (Ages 3-5), & 11 am (Elementary Ages)
Animania – Anime Club
Animania – Anime Club
Join us for our monthly Anime Club meeting! This time around we will be watching some episodes of the hit anime Ouran High School Host Club (rated: TV-14) (Bonus meeting: April 29th.)
2 events,
Earth Day Punch Card
Poetry Contest
15 events,
Teen Vegetable Giveaway
Teen Vegetable Giveaway
Teens can come into the library and pick up a vegetable plant to take home and plant. *While Supplies Last.*
Storytime & Babytime
Storytime & Babytime
Join Miss Katherine for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime (Age 2-4) & Babytime (Ages 0-2). One Tuesdays Storytime is at 10:30, followed by Babytime at 11:30. Then on Thursdays Babytime is at 10:30, with Storytime at 11:30!
Storytime – Bunnies
Storytime – Bunnies
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 0-5. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
Monday Morning Masterpieces – Fabric Collage
Monday Morning Masterpieces – Fabric Collage
Join us and other art enthusiasts as we come together to create our own personal masterpieces.
22 events,
Elementary Homeschool Group: Make that Pokemon
Elementary Homeschool Group: Make that Pokemon
Invent a brand new Pokemon as we discuss real world animal super powers!
Spanish Class
Spanish Class
Join us each week as we learn Spanish. This class is for kids ages 5-10. Learn Spanish words, pharses, and basic conversation at the library.
Google Skills Class
Google Skills Class
M.E.N.S. Wear Inc. is host a free workshop to help people learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. This week they will go over the basics of Google Calendar.
Part-Time Poets
Part-Time Poets
Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing a poem with us! We'll display your poems for one week and patrons will vote on a winner!
17 events,
Senior Tech Help
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
"Dont Push the Button" - Join us for a story, singing, dancing, coloring and a snack.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Take your picture with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs! Ages 0-5 hunt at 10:30 am and ages 6+ hunt at 11:30 am!
Mobile Dairy Experience / Polar Patrol
Mobile Dairy Experience / Polar Patrol
Join us after Preschool Storytime to learn more about how a dairy operates. Representatives from the Douglas County Farm Bureau will present an interactive dairy-themed mobile classroom. The DCSO Polar Patrol will also visit.
19 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. The theme for today is the Easter Bunny.
Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee
Join us as we watch "Annie's Point." Each month we enjoy a movie and light refreshments.
Let’s BEE Friends
Let’s BEE Friends
Pollination and Seed Pods Program with Ms. Sheena. This is an Earth Day punch card event.
6 events,
5 events,
Earth Day Punch Card
Poetry Contest
Teen Vegetable Giveaway
Storytime & Babytime
Senior Tech Help
17 events,
Storytime – Mo Willems
Storytime – Mo Willems
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 2-6. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
Homeschool Hangout – Pollinator Quest
Homeschool Hangout – Pollinator Quest
Learn about pollinators and create garden stakes for your own pollinator garden.
19 events,
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
For children ages 0-3. We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays, and have playtime. The theme for today is Weather.
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Read, sing and play with us each week at the library. This week we will read about pollinators. (Ages 0-5)
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
Begin early literacy development with your child with a story, songs, bells and bubbles. This program is about 20 minutes.
16 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
"Betty Goes Bananas" - Join us for a story, singing, dancing, coloring and a snack.
Baby Time – Shapes
Baby Time – Shapes
At Baby Time we have fun reading board books, playing, singing songs and rhymes, and playing with bubbles!
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Encourages your preschooler to have an eagerness for books and reading. Develops an enthusiastic attitude for learning and vocabulary, building and improving communication skills. All this is done with stories, songs, action rhymes, and a simple craft.
21 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. The theme for today is Weather.
8 events,
Craft Kit Friday
Craft Kit Friday
Each week we have "Take and Make" craft kits available for all ages! These craft kits contain everything you need to complete a project at home. They are available every Friday on a "first come, first served" basis.
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
(Ages 2-5 years) Registration required - This storytime is designed specifically for children and their caregivers in need of a calm, sensory-friendly storytime. Ms. Kristi will share stories and rhymes, sensory-friendly songs, and activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
11 events,
Book Lovers Together Book Club
Book Lovers Together Book Club
Join the library's book club as they discuss the book "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel. This group meets once a month and reads books from various genres.
Women’s Group
Women’s Group
Without the woman there would be no humanity. How do you treat yourself as a woman? Are you repressing any self-doubts? Is your self-love authentic? Let's talk about these dynamics.
Genealogy LIVE
Genealogy LIVE
Come to the library and learn about the free resources available to help start your family tree. If you already have a tree and are stuck or need some help this group of people will help you figure it out.
K-Pop Club
K-Pop Club
Teens ages 12+ will enjoy listening to music and exploring the pop culture of South Korea! We also engage in discussions of favorite artists and songs.
5 events,
Earth Day Punch Card
Poetry Contest
Teen Vegetable Giveaway
Storytime & Babytime
Senior Tech Help
15 events,
Storytime – Bugs
Storytime – Bugs
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 2-6. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
Monday Morning Masterpieces – Watercoloring Painting
Monday Morning Masterpieces – Watercoloring Painting
Join us and other art enthusiasts as we come together to create our own personal masterpieces.
20 events,
Lactation Support Group
Lactation Support Group
If you or someone you know is a nursing mother (or is about to become one), you’ll want to attend this event. A certified lactation consultant will teach you about breast feeding techniques to help your baby get the nutrition needed in the days, weeks, and months after birth
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
For children ages 0-3. We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays, and have playtime. The theme for today is Earth Day.
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Read, sing and play with us each week at the library. This week we will read about ladybugs. (Ages 0-5)
15 events,
Sensory Friendly Baby-Palooza
Sensory Friendly Baby-Palooza
Registration will be required and arrival times will be staggered to reduce the number of children present at one time, to minimize distraction and overstimulation, and to give each child more freedom and flexibility to explore our toys and activities at their own pace.
Baby Time – Bugs
Baby Time – Bugs
At Baby Time we have fun reading board books, playing, singing songs and rhymes, and playing with bubbles!
17 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. The theme for today is Earth Day.
Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
Join us for our Spanish Storytime. We will read books in Spanish and English. This is a great way to introduce your little one to a second language.
7 events,
Craft Kit Friday
Craft Kit Friday
Each week we have "Take and Make" craft kits available for all ages! These craft kits contain everything you need to complete a project at home. They are available every Friday on a "first come, first served" basis.
Children’s Yoga
Children’s Yoga
Join us in welcoming back Ms. Andrea Laubstein for our Children’s Yoga class. Bring your mat or towel.
8 events,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join us as we have Glanton-Hindsman's assistant principal here to read stories, play with education toys/puzzles, and more. This program is for age 4-7.
Saturday Crochet Group
Saturday Crochet Group
Come join our library's crochet group! Whether you're looking for a space to work on your own personal crochet project or looking for inspiration for your next piece, this is the place for you.
Earth Day Container Gardening
Earth Day Container Gardening
Carroll County Native Plant Society will teach a class on Pollinator Gardening in containers. Numbers are limited to no more than 15. Sign-up is required. This will be an Earth Day punch card event.
Life Skills 101: Laundry & Sewing
Life Skills 101: Laundry & Sewing
Teens & Adults: We'll decode care tag instruction symbols for you, explain basic laundry procedures, and discuss why it really does matter that you hang your favorite sweater to dry. We'll also send you home with handy tips and tricks to keep in your laundry room at home so you don't forget!
3 events,
Earth Day Punch Card
Storytime & Babytime
Senior Tech Help
14 events,
Storytime – Rainy Day
Storytime – Rainy Day
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 2-6. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
16 events,
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
For children ages 0-3. We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays, and have playtime. The theme for today is Spring Insects.
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Read, sing and play with us each week at the library. This week we will have Villa Rica Mayor Gil McDougal here to read to us for cities week! (Ages 0-5)
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
Begin early literacy development with your child with a story, songs, bells and bubbles. This program is about 20 minutes.
12 events,
Baby Time – Ducks
Baby Time – Ducks
At Baby Time we have fun reading board books, playing, singing songs and rhymes, and playing with bubbles!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Schedule your appointment today! Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code vrpl.
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Encourages your preschooler to have an eagerness for books and reading. Develops an enthusiastic attitude for learning and vocabulary, building and improving communication skills. All this is done with stories, songs, action rhymes, and a simple craft.
13 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. The theme for today is Spring Insects.
Read With Love Book Club
Read With Love Book Club
We will be reading through the Zoey and Sassafras Series! We meet twice a month to discuss the book and do a fun craft that goes along with it! This month we're reading the second book in the series, Monsters and Mold.
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
Come hang out with other homeschooling famlies, as we explore different topics with literacy, stem, art, and just plain fun! This week is Fractured Fairytales themed.
Non-Fiction Focus Group
Non-Fiction Focus Group
New non-fiction book club where you can learn about people, places & things. Educated by Tara Westover will be our first book for discussion.
4 events,
Craft Kit Friday
Craft Kit Friday
Each week we have "Take and Make" craft kits available for all ages! These craft kits contain everything you need to complete a project at home. They are available every Friday on a "first come, first served" basis.
5 events,
Drawing for Earth Day Giveaway
Drawing for Earth Day Giveaway
We will be drawing the name of a lucky patron that has joined us for our Earth Day events to win a prize of Earth Day goodies!
Animania – Anime Club
Animania – Anime Club
Bonus meeting for this month. We will not be having a meeting in the month of May so enjoy this extra meeting in the month of April. Anime is to be announced.
Young Adult at Heart Book Club
Young Adult at Heart Book Club
Are you a new adult who loves YA? Join us for a YA book club for those who are still YA at heart.
0 events,
8 events,
Mommy Meet Up
Mommy Meet Up
Come meet other parents/caregivers in the community! Children can play while the adults hang out and chat.
Butterfly Storytime
Butterfly Storytime
At Storytime we have fun reading books, singing songs, and making crafts! This program is well-suited for children ages 2-6. Storytime will take place outside under our pavilion (weather permitting).
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join us for chess. This is great for those learning and those who already know how to play and want to play against new people.
14 events,
Storytime and Babytime
Storytime and Babytime
Join Miss Katherine for stories, songs, and fun! Storytime is for ages 2-4 & Babytime is ages 0-2. Checkout our calendar for the times for Tuesdays & Thursdays!
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
For children ages 0-3. We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays, and have playtime. May is National Share a Story Month, so you'll have to come and find out what special stories we read together!
Tai-Chi for Seniors
Tai-Chi for Seniors
Tai-Chi is said to improve stability and flexibility as well as strengthen muscles. Join us on Tuesdays to explore Tai-Chi and relax. Ages 18+ only.
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Come to the library for a fun storytime where we will read books, sing songs, play, and make crafts. This week we are reading about Space. Ages 0-5.
8 events,
Senior Tech Help
Homeschool Wednesday – STEAM
Homeschool Wednesday – STEAM
Our Homeschool Wednesday program is different every week! Some weeks we'll be doing art projects such as paintings and mosaics, while other weeks we'll engage in hands-on learning on topics like Rocks and Minerals or Robotics (with special help from the WGRLS Steam Engine!)
Elementary Craft & Story
Elementary Craft & Story
Elementary children (1st -5th grades) enjoy crafts, activities, and stories.
Bits & Masterpieces: Springtime Craft
Bits & Masterpieces: Springtime Craft
Ages 4+ Join us the first Wednesday of each month for a fun art project. This week we are making a flower lantern. We look forward to seeing you.
16 events,
Internet Be Awesome
Internet Be Awesome
We are doing an after school edition of Internet Be Awesome this month! Be sure to register for a slot!
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. May is National Share a Story Month, so you'll have to come and find out what special stories we read together!
Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee
Come to the library and watch a fun movie and enjoy snacks. This month we are watching Ticket to Paradise with Julia Robert and George Clooney.
STEAM Make a Hydrolic Lift
STEAM Make a Hydrolic Lift
Children ages 7-12 who can read and write independently will complete activities focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math.
7 events,
Craft Kit Friday
Craft Kit Friday
Each week we have "Take and Make" craft kits available for all ages! These craft kits contain everything you need to complete a project at home. They are available every Friday on a "first come, first served" basis.
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
(Ages 2-5 years) Registration required - This storytime is designed specifically for children and their caregivers in need of a calm, sensory-friendly storytime. Ms. Kristi will share stories and rhymes, sensory-friendly songs, and activities in a safe and welcoming environment.
Financial Committee Called Virtual Work Session
Financial Committee Called Virtual Work Session
Join with computer or mobile device: meet.google.com/etc-cafo-qbp Join by phone: (US) +1 321-428-6142 PIN: 303 591 852#
6 events,
DIY Friendship Bracelets
DIY Friendship Bracelets
Stop by between 1 - 2 PM and make friendship bracelets with us! While supplies last
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