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This January, Beanstack and Steps to Literacy welcome all libraries across North American to join their winter reading challenge, which features Beanstack’s very own Benny the Bean! Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!

Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Headquarters
Age Group:
All Ages

This January, Beanstack and Steps to Literacy welcome all libraries across North American to join their winter reading challenge, which features Beanstack’s very own Benny the Bean!

Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

This January, Beanstack and Steps to Literacy welcome all libraries across North American to join their winter reading challenge, which features Beanstack’s very own Benny the Bean!

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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, January 20, 2026 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, January 20, 2026 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

Drop-In Tech Hour

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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 Lego Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Build, create, and imagine! Join our Tween LEGO Club to tackle challenges, show off your best creations, and let your ideas run wild—no instructions needed. Perfect for ages 9–12.

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

Build, create, and imagine! Join our Tween LEGO Club to tackle challenges, show off your best creations, and let your ideas run wild—no instructions needed. Perfect for ages 9–12.

Inside the Lines: Coloring Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a break, let your inner artist out and enjoy an afternoon of coloring fun. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills! 

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

Take a break, let your inner artist out and enjoy an afternoon of coloring fun. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills! 

Zero US Too

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Headquarters - Writing Lab at Headquarters
Headquarters
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Writing Lab

If I Met Martin Luther King Jr.

All Day
Appleby Branch Library

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

January Coloring Contest for All

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

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

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.

Open Computer Lab

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with something on the computer? Don't know how to set up an e-mail account? Let us help! Our staff are ready to help with Microsoft Office, email accounts, and more!

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

Need help with something on the computer? Don't know how to set up an e-mail account? Let us help! Our staff are ready to help with Microsoft Office, email accounts, and more!

Winter Wonderland

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children (0-5)

Get cozy with some cocoa and enjoy a movie screening! This family event invites you to warm your hands and your heart during the coldest month of the year.

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

Get cozy with some cocoa and enjoy a movie screening! This family event invites you to warm your hands and your heart during the coldest month of the year.

Story Time @ Appleby

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

A library staff member or volunteer will read a selection of stories that have a theme (TBD). ALL ages are welcome. Registration isn’t required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. 706-736-6244

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

A library staff member or volunteer will read a selection of stories that have a theme (TBD). ALL ages are welcome. Registration isn’t required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. 706-736-6244

One on One Tech Help with Ms. Lewis

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters - Computer Lab at Headquarters
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

One on One Tech Help  706-821-2627

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

One on One Tech Help  706-821-2627

STEM Challenge

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Join us at Appleby as we take on a STEM challenge, what will learn about today? No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 7 and up. Registration isn’t required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. 706-736-6244.

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

Join us at Appleby as we take on a STEM challenge, what will learn about today? No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 7 and up. Registration isn’t required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. 706-736-6244.

Teens Karaoke

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to rock the mic? Come sing your heart out at Teen Karaoke every third Wednesday! Whether you're a solo star or want to perform with friends, we've got you covered.

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

Ready to rock the mic? Come sing your heart out at Teen Karaoke every third Wednesday! Whether you're a solo star or want to perform with friends, we've got you covered.

Wacky Craft Wednesday

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grab some supplies, chill, and craft something weird.

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab some supplies, chill, and craft something weird.

To A Tea Schedule

To A Tea, Business Growth Hub Workshop: The Organized Entrepreneur

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

To A Tea, Business Growth Hub Workshop: From Idea to Impact              

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

To A Tea, Business Growth Hub Workshop: From Idea to Impact              

Cyber Security Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.

If I Met Martin Luther King Jr.

All Day
Appleby Branch Library

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

January Coloring Contest for All

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

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

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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