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LIBRARY IS CLOSED
LIBRARY IS CLOSED
The library will be closed for Memorial Day! Enjoy the holiday, and we hope to see you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 28th!
19 events,
Page Turners Book Club
Page Turners Book Club
Online discussion. The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain. Note Tuesday date due to Memorial Day
DIY Guatamalan Worry Dolls
DIY Guatamalan Worry Dolls
Come learn about and make your own Guatamalan Worry Dolls to celebrate our Summer Reading theme, Adventures Around the World. Only for ages 18+
Cutie Corner Book Club: Elsewhere
Cutie Corner Book Club: Elsewhere
Discuss Alexis Schaitkin's Elsewhere with us. Copies of the book are available at the library.
7 events,
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
Join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off with the Ken Scott Magic Show!
DC Preschool Storytime
DC Preschool Storytime
Stories, music, and a craft for preschool ages 3-5. Our theme this week is: Adventures Around the World!
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.
Adult Game Day
Adult Game Day
Ages 18+. Come to the library to play a variety of board and card games. This is a great way to have fun and meet new people.
16 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
For children ages 3-5. We'll read books, sing songs, and learn fingerplays. Let's start Summer Reading off right with Adventures Around the World!
Summer Reading Kick Off Water Day
Summer Reading Kick Off Water Day
A fun water day with sprinkler, ice pops, crafts. and outdoor games to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Tools Storytime
Tools Storytime
Family centered Storytime for children ages two and up. Activities include reading, rhymes, songs, dances, and crafts.
8 events,
Reptile Show #1
Reptile Show #1
Come encounter some cool reptiles while learning all about these amazing creatures, This event is with Scaley Addictions.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Day
Summer Reading Kick-Off Day
This summer adventure begins at your library! Keep you and your kids reading and having fun all summer long. Kick-off that adventure with us as we have two reptile shows, bounce house, popsicles, games, and more. Plus get everything you need to get you and the whole family signed up for summer reading 2024.
9 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Join us to build your own masterpiece with blocks, put a puzzle together, or do some coloring. This is a great way to spend time together with your family.
Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading Kickoff
Swing by for a performance by Babatunde the Griot, and stay to register kiddos, teens, and adults for our Summer Reading Program!
Super Saturday
Super Saturday
Come register for Summer Reading during our Super Saturday! We will have a slip n slide, bubbles, tattoos, popcorn, sno cones, sand art, and more. You will recieve a bag of goodies when you register, while supplies last.
DR Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
DR Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Head over to Douglas County Library and join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
Douglas County Libraries Summer Kickoff
Douglas County Libraries Summer Kickoff
Let's start our Summer Reading with a party for all ages: Bounce house, Kona, Food, Games, and more!
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19 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join us as we play chess and teach beginners how to play. This is a great way to learn a new skill and meet new people.
Ramen and Manga Movie Night
Ramen and Manga Movie Night
Teens ages 12-17, come to the library to enjoy delicious ramen and watch a fun manga movie. Registration is required.
Some Like it HOT
Some Like it HOT
Stop in the Dallas Library and spice up your taste buds with some of the hottest brands on the market!
29 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Movie Night: Pirates of The Caribbean (2003)
Movie Night: Pirates of The Caribbean (2003)
Movie Night! Join us for a showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003, PG-13). Popcorn will be provided, and this event is elegible for a SRP stamp. Parents/Guardians are asked to screen content prior to attending. We recommend this movie for patrons 13 and older.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Join our campaign and explore the role-playing world of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners are welcome. Registration required. Ages 12 - 18
22 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
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.
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Start your engines! Teens can come play Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch and compete for prizes! Food included, Teens-Only zone. Registration is required for this event.
Teen Crochet & Chat Club
Teen Crochet & Chat Club
Any skill level welcome! Come work on a crochet project, or take the first steps in learning how! (15+ Teen event)Please note this is not a class.
21 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
D & D Campaign 1
D & D Campaign 1
Teens and Tweens will be with our Dungeon Master to play through a new campaign each visit.
8 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Family Fun Friday
Family Fun Friday
Drop in and play a variety of board games at the library available throughout the day!
Jeffini’s Wild West Adventure Show
Jeffini’s Wild West Adventure Show
Let's go on an adventure with magician Jeffini the great to help him prevent Black Bart from taking over the world. This is a great show for the whole family
11 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Book Lovers Together Book Club
Book Lovers Together Book Club
Join our all genre book club as they read and discuss the book "Still Life" by Louise Penny.
Tech Saturday
Tech Saturday
Tweens and Teens can explore 3-D printing, virtual reality, circuit building, legos, and finally robots.
Painting Class
Painting Class
Ages 11+. Register for this awesome painting class that we will have. So bring your creativity, we will bring everything you need.
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23 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Father’s Day Craft
Father’s Day Craft
A craft night for adults using the Glowforge in the Maker's Lab! Sign up by coming in or by calling the library as this program is limited to 9.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join us as we play chess and teach beginners how to play. This is a great way to learn a new skill and meet new people.
28 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Book’em Ruthie Book Club
Book’em Ruthie Book Club
Do you binge watch Investigation Discovery? Are you always watching for the next new book from your favorite mystery or thriller author? Each month, we will alternate between a true crime book and a crime fiction book. If you're not into nonfiction, you can join for just the fiction months, and vice versa! This month's […]
Spanish Class
Spanish Class
Come have fun learning Spanish with us this summer. We will have a more informal version of our Spanish class. Sign up today for this awesome event.
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Join us and UGA Extension Services to meet with and learn about Birds of Prey with presenter Laura Mirarchi. Registration Required* 770-920-7125
20 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
School Age Adventures: Farm Bureau & Strawberries
School Age Adventures: Farm Bureau & Strawberries
Continue building early literacy in your kiddos by joining us for an interactive storytime.The Farm Bureau is here to teach us about strawberries!
Words On A Page
Words On A Page
"Words on a Page - Writers Group" All writers welcome. Collaborate, network with publishers and published authors, enhance your writing skills, find inspiration, and participate in writing workshops.
DC Children’s Program – Gardening w/ UGA Extension
DC Children’s Program – Gardening w/ UGA Extension
Our friends from the UGA Extension will be here to teach us about gardening. This program is designed for children ages 6-10 w/ an adult.
24 events,
Veterans Meeting
Veterans Meeting
Veterans come to the library to enjoy a light breakfast ans fellowship. For more information you can contact the group leader, John Hannabach at hannajo73@comcast.net
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night
Get creative and embrace nature! Today, we're building and painting bird houses. Limited supplies - first come, first served.
12 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Stuffed Animal Slumber Party Drop-Off
Stuffed Animal Slumber Party Drop-Off
Drop off your stuffed animal while we're open so they can attend a slumber party.
Family Fun Friday
Family Fun Friday
Drop in and play a variety of board games at the library available throughout the day!
9 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Taking Care of You
Taking Care of You
It's important to take care of yourself daily, and sometimes we forget how vital that is. How are you treating your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health? Let's talk about this in a safe environment. Register via Eventbrite, Facebook (@alamin), or jholt@villarica.gov.
American Sign Language
American Sign Language
Come learn the basics about American Sign Language. To learn more and register for this class go to ilovelearningasl.com.
YA/NA Board Game Night
YA/NA Board Game Night
You are invited to come play board games! You can bring your own or play some that we have!
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16 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
DC Baby / Toddler Storytime
DC Baby / Toddler Storytime
Storytime and music for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Our theme is Adventures in Your Imagination
Storytime – Camping
Storytime – Camping
At Storytime we sing songs, read a book, and play with friends, and do a themed activity!
Monday Morning Masterpieces
Monday Morning Masterpieces
Come learn how to do a simple art piece from a local artist; Blind Contour Drawing
DC Baby / Toddler Storytime
DC Baby / Toddler Storytime
Storytime and music for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Our theme is Adventures in Your Imagination
24 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Spanish Class
Spanish Class
Come have fun learning Spanish with us this summer. We will have a more informal version of our Spanish class. Sign up today for this awesome event.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Join our campaign and explore the role-playing world of Dungeons and Dragons! Beginners are welcome. Registration required. Ages 12 - 18
13 events,
The Library is Closed
The Library is Closed
The library will be closed to honor the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen Thursday,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
24 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
K-Pop Club
K-Pop Club
Join us for K-Pop club where we'll listen to music, learn about Korean culture, and do themed activities! Ages 18+ *Registration Required*
D & D Campaign 1
D & D Campaign 1
Teens and Tweens will be with our Dungeon Master to play through a new campaign each visit.
11 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Family Fun Friday
Family Fun Friday
Drop in and play a variety of board games at the library available throughout the day!
Mad Scientist
Mad Scientist
Get mad about science at our show see all the amazing things you can do with science it will feel like magic but its not.
5 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Meditative Drawing
Meditative Drawing
Get ready to relax and get on another level with this program with Professor Laura Wolfe. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons: One Shots
Dungeons & Dragons: One Shots
Sign-ups are first come first served. Beginners are welcome! Registration required. Ages 12 - 18
Family Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride (1987)
Family Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride (1987)
Movie Matinee! Join us for a showing of The Princess Bride (1987, PG). Popcorn will be provided, and this event is elegible for a SRP stamp. This movie is suitable for all ages.
0 events,
20 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
D&D One Shot
D&D One Shot
Bring some adventure to your summer with our D&D one shot campaign. *Sign-up Required.* To sign up you can call the library at 770-975-0197.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join us as we play chess and teach beginners how to play. This is a great way to learn a new skill and meet new people.
26 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
DR Summer Reading Program
DR Summer Reading Program
Let's GLOW! Join us as we learn about different kinds of music and have our own glow party! Children 12 & under require parent to attend.
Spanish Class
Spanish Class
Come have fun learning Spanish with us this summer. We will have a more informal version of our Spanish class. Sign up today for this awesome event.
18 events,
Summer Family Fun Day – Fireworks Paintings
Summer Family Fun Day – Fireworks Paintings
A fun time for familiies to hang out and do summer activities at the library! Fun, themed activities and crafts! Build community and make friends!
Words On A Page
Words On A Page
"Words on a Page - Writers Group" All writers welcome. Collaborate, network with publishers and published authors, enhance your writing skills, find inspiration, and participate in writing workshops.
DC Library Children’s Grab & Go
DC Library Children’s Grab & Go
Grab & Go Craft Kit - DIY Musical instruments. This craft is intended for children ages 6-10 (while supplies last.)
24 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Afternoon Storytime
Afternoon Storytime
Come join in storytime fun with books, songs, rhymes, and more! Ages 4-6. Our theme is adventures in music!
What is AI?
What is AI?
Join us for "What Is AI," an engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence tailored for adults. This class will explore the basics of AI, with a focus on practical applications using Chat GPT. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to understand how AI tools can be utilized in everyday tasks. Registration required.
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night
Join us for some friendly competition at our musical game night! Everyone's a winner and will walk away with a fun prize!
Adventures in Reading Book Club
Adventures in Reading Book Club
Join us for discussion and crafts revolving around Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.
8 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Family Fun Friday
Family Fun Friday
Drop in and play a variety of board games at the library available throughout the day!
5 events,
Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Contest
Teens! Ages 12 -17 can write a story about adventure and be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Switch Tournament (Ages 6-11)
Switch Tournament (Ages 6-11)
Get ready to play Smash Bros Ultimate and have fun. Registration is required.
Pokemon Day
Pokemon Day
Join us for Pokemon fun! Play Pokemon Go, Nintendo Switch and Battle here at the Library with others. Open to all ages.
Murder Mystery Game
Murder Mystery Game
Can you solve the mystery? Adults 18+ join us to test your sleuthing skills! Registration Required