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Middle Grades Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

For December, the book of the month is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For December, the book of the month is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser.

Teen Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase:  A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase:  A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand.

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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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

Board Game Hour

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come learn a new game or play a classic again. The library is the place to be for fun and games. Enjoy friendly competition and keep your skills sharp!

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

Come learn a new game or play a classic again. The library is the place to be for fun and games. Enjoy friendly competition and keep your skills sharp!

Family BINGO

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

New Year’s Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 New Year’s 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 New Year’s Day.

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!

Words in Progress Writing Group

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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!

Second Chance

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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, January 7, 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.

To A Tea Schedule

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

Wednesday, January 7, 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              

Family Movie

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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