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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) 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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) 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Snowflakes for Seniors

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will make paper snowflakes to be distributed to local nursing home residents.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will make paper snowflakes to be distributed to local nursing home residents.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Designs with Canva

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Appleby as we show you how you can use Canva to create designs such as greeting cards, Facebook posts, place cards, and more. (Limited space)

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

Join us at Appleby as we show you how you can use Canva to create designs such as greeting cards, Facebook posts, place cards, and more. (Limited space)

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Acrylic Painting on Wood Slices

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Saturday

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Adults are invited to bring in whatever craft they are working on and visit with each other.

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

Adults are invited to bring in whatever craft they are working on and visit with each other.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cozy Creations: DIY Ceramic Coasters

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Get into the holiday spirit by transforming ready-made ceramic coasters into personalized treasures!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by transforming ready-made ceramic coasters into personalized treasures!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Words in Progress Writing Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Come write with us! Words in Progress is a biweekly, relaxed, no-pressure space for writers of all kinds to set aside time to work on their latest project—whether it's a novel, a blog, a journal entry, or anything in between.

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

Come write with us! Words in Progress is a biweekly, relaxed, no-pressure space for writers of all kinds to set aside time to work on their latest project—whether it's a novel, a blog, a journal entry, or anything in between.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Quilting Circle

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Appropriate for all ages.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Appropriate for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Pages Book Club

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

Because mornings are better with books.

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

Because mornings are better with books.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turner BINGO

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

Love books and bingo? Page-Turner BINGO is the perfect mix! Join us for a fun, social event where adults can play classic bingo, win prizes including books and library goodies, and connect with fellow readers.

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

Love books and bingo? Page-Turner BINGO is the perfect mix! Join us for a fun, social event where adults can play classic bingo, win prizes including books and library goodies, and connect with fellow readers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

As the Page Turns – “The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel” by Richard Osman

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Appleby on the 4th Monday of the month as we discuss this month’s book club read – “The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel” by Richard Osman. Limited copies available for checkout before the meeting date.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Appleby on the 4th Monday of the month as we discuss this month’s book club read – “The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel” by Richard Osman. Limited copies available for checkout before the meeting date.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Spelling Bee

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will test their spelling skills against other patrons (or library staff)!

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

Participants will test their spelling skills against other patrons (or library staff)!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Tech Hour

Tuesday, December 16, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cyber Security Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

There is an attempted cyber-attack every 39 seconds. Learn how to protect your systems, network, programs, devices and data from cyberattacks by using technologies, processes and controls taught to you by the Amandla IT Security team.

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

There is an attempted cyber-attack every 39 seconds. Learn how to protect your systems, network, programs, devices and data from cyberattacks by using technologies, processes and controls taught to you by the Amandla IT Security team.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Do It

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Take a hour to learn a new skill and make some new friends.

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

Take a hour to learn a new skill and make some new friends.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Biscuit and Friends Storytime: Learn about Service Dogs

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come meet Biscuit, the friendly Great Dane, and her pals on every third Friday! It's your chance to discover the amazing world of service dogs and enjoy a cozy reading session with them.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet Biscuit, the friendly Great Dane, and her pals on every third Friday! It's your chance to discover the amazing world of service dogs and enjoy a cozy reading session with them.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Princess Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come join us on the third Friday of the month and hang out with some of your favorite Disney Princesses!

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us on the third Friday of the month and hang out with some of your favorite Disney Princesses!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Painting Circle

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Grab a brush, add some color, and join The Painting Circle! This adult painting club is all about creativity, laughter, and connecting with fellow art lovers.

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

Grab a brush, add some color, and join The Painting Circle! This adult painting club is all about creativity, laughter, and connecting with fellow art lovers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fork It Over: Recipe Exchange

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Meet like-minded kitchen stars in this community recipe swap- Just in time for the holidays! Bring your favorite recipe- or bring a bunch- and trade with other chefs and bakers in the spirit of the holiday season.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Meet like-minded kitchen stars in this community recipe swap- Just in time for the holidays! Bring your favorite recipe- or bring a bunch- and trade with other chefs and bakers in the spirit of the holiday season.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior’s Game Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 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!