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100 Books Before Graduation Reading Challenge (Beanstack)

All Day 3/3 - 1/1
ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group:
Teens

Offsite Event
Library Branch: ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Bracelet Crafty: Make or Take

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Join us at Appleby to make a bracelet craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby to make a bracelet craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

It's Take & Make!

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 12/1 - 12/6
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

Senior’s Game Time

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by on Monday morning for some fun games! Play board games, jumbo tic tac toe, and puzzles!

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by on Monday morning for some fun games! Play board games, jumbo tic tac toe, and puzzles!

Common Thread

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Common Thread is your cozy corner for crafting, conversation, and community. Bring your needles, hooks, yarn, and imagination--and leave with new friends and something beautiful in your hands!

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Common Thread is your cozy corner for crafting, conversation, and community. Bring your needles, hooks, yarn, and imagination--and leave with new friends and something beautiful in your hands!

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

Tiny Tales Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Join us each week for a fun and engaging program designed for little learners! We’ll share delightful stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that spark imagination and build early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us each week for a fun and engaging program designed for little learners! We’ll share delightful stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that spark imagination and build early literacy skills.

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Senior Tech Tip & Help Morning Session

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

Drop-In Tech Hour

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Basic Drop-In Tech Hour for help with your everyday tech needs. Get guidance on smartphones, laptops, and apps from our friendly staff. No appointment needed—just bring your device and questions!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Basic Drop-In Tech Hour for help with your everyday tech needs. Get guidance on smartphones, laptops, and apps from our friendly staff. No appointment needed—just bring your device and questions!

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Love comics and graphic novels? Join our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for fun discussions, cool characters, and plenty of panels!

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love comics and graphic novels? Join our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for fun discussions, cool characters, and plenty of panels!

Teen & Senior Tech Tip & Help Afternoon Session

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Second Chance

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Headquarters - Writing Lab at Headquarters
Age Group:
Adults

The AJC Second Chance Desk is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Writing Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The AJC Second Chance Desk is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children (0-5)

A gentle and joyful storytime just for our littlest learners! Designed for babies ages 0–2 and their caregivers, this cozy class features songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that support early language development.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A gentle and joyful storytime just for our littlest learners! Designed for babies ages 0–2 and their caregivers, this cozy class features songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that support early language development.

Santa Spectacular!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Step into Santa’s magical workshop at Santa Spectacular! Children will craft a special holiday creation while exploring a world of festive cheer, twinkling lights, and holiday wonder.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step into Santa’s magical workshop at Santa Spectacular! Children will craft a special holiday creation while exploring a world of festive cheer, twinkling lights, and holiday wonder.