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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:

The garden of Joseph and Harriet Speer at Goshen Plantation, c.1912

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarters - Georgia Room at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Annual Appleby Book Sale

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

Join us in the month of August for a month-long book sale set up in our program room! There will be books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, etc. for everyone! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Augusta Library. 

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

Join us in the month of August for a month-long book sale set up in our program room! There will be books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, etc. for everyone! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Augusta Library. 

August Coloring Contest for All

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

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

August Crossword Puzzle

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

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

August 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.

Puzzle Club

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Piece together small, medium or large puzzles during Puzzle Club. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills!

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

Piece together small, medium or large puzzles during Puzzle Club. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills!

Labor Day

All Day
Headquarters

Headquarters will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters
Description:

Headquarters will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

The garden of Joseph and Harriet Speer at Goshen Plantation, c.1912

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarters - Georgia Room at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, 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: Babies, 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, September 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.

Getting to Know the Library Bingo

Library Explorer Bingo

09/02/2025 @ 10:00am to 09/26/2025 @ 4:30pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens, Adults

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!  Join us to celebrate with "Getting to Know the Library Bingo"!  Drop by our desk anytime until Friday, September 26 to pick up a bingo card.

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!  Join us to celebrate with "Getting to Know the Library Bingo"!  Drop by our desk anytime until Friday, September 26 to pick up a bingo card.

Senior Tech Tip & Help Morning Session

Tuesday, September 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)

Copy of Senior Tech Tip & Help Afternoon Session

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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)

Second Chance

Wednesday, September 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.

The garden of Joseph and Harriet Speer at Goshen Plantation, c.1912

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarters - Georgia Room at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, September 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.

Story Adventures for Kids

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

Gather ‘round for a magical journey through books! Join us for Storytime for Kids every Wednesday, a fun and engaging event where young imaginations take center stage.

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

Gather ‘round for a magical journey through books! Join us for Storytime for Kids every Wednesday, a fun and engaging event where young imaginations take center stage.

Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:45am - 1:00pm
Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.

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

Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
🌟 TEEN VOICES WANTED!
🎉 Join the Wallace Branch Library Teen Advisory Board 🎉

📚 Love your library? Want to make it even better for teens like you?

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
🌟 TEEN VOICES WANTED!
🎉 Join the Wallace Branch Library Teen Advisory Board 🎉

📚 Love your library? Want to make it even better for teens like you?

The garden of Joseph and Harriet Speer at Goshen Plantation, c.1912

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarters - Georgia Room at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Scarf Dancing

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle! Join us for a lively library program designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle! Join us for a lively library program designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

Pictured: A pond background with an egret and frog in the water, and two smiling children standing under a tree. In the sky above the pond is a clouds and text in a white box that reads "Swamp Storytime Combine your little one's love for libraries with ecology in this swamp themed story time. Thursday September 4th at 10:30am, Phinizy Center for Water Sciences. Located at 1858 Lock and Dam Road Augusta, GA 30906

Swamp Stories at Phinizy

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11)

Join your froggy friends and make a splash at this story time hosted in partnership with Phinizy Center for Water Sciences! Children 0-8 are welcome to come and read a series of swamp stories with us, and get silly with some song and dance!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your froggy friends and make a splash at this story time hosted in partnership with Phinizy Center for Water Sciences! Children 0-8 are welcome to come and read a series of swamp stories with us, and get silly with some song and dance!