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100 Books Before Graduation Reading Challenge (Beanstack)

All Day 3/3–1/1
Teens
ARCPLS Systemwide
Offsite Event
Library Branch: ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

"100 Books Before Graduation" Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/6–4/30
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Begin the journey of reading 100 books before graduation by logging your reading in Beanstack for a chance to win prizes along the way. For ages 12-18.  To register, go to arcpls.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack mobile app.

"Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers" Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 4/6–4/30
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers works to promote reading and literacy skills in teens by highlighting the best current young adult literature.

The Cram Space

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Exam season is upon us! Study, tutor, and cram with us in a quiet space, with access to all library academic resources, online and in paper.

Take & Make Kits: Liquid Gold Slime

04/18/2026 @ 10:00am–04/30/2026 @ 7:00pm
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

While supplies last, pick up a kit in the YA area/Teen Space to make liquid gold slime in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.  For ages 12-18.

Financial Literacy Workshop for Teens

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Headquarters
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Money habits start early—and the right knowledge can make all the difference.

Mystery Activity

All Day 4/20–4/25
Children (6-11), Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Cast a vote in one of our polls, go on a library scavenger hunt, or participate in a contest.  It’s a surprise every month!

Rock Painting

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

De-stress from studying and exams by coming to the library to paint rocks and chat with other teens. Once dried you can take these home or add them to our rock snake in the library!

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 5/4–5/9
Children (6-11), Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
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.

Board Game Bash Hour

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop-in to check out our list of board games and spend the afternoon taking one for a spin with friends and family!

What the Craft?! Resin Key Chain

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother’s Day with this resin key chain craft that can be gifted to all the mothers in your life!

Family Movie

11:00am–1:00pm
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Wallace Branch Library
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 on the second Saturday of every month for our Family Movie! Perfect for all ages!

Movie Monday

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Give yourself something to look forward to every 2nd Monday of the month.  Enjoy popcorn and a movie. 

Teen’s Game Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all teens to come and join us on the second Wednesday of every month for game time! We've got table top games, card games, and more! Walk-in and play.

Doodle + Destress

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Test and exam season got you down? Need an excuse to sit down, turn off your brain, and relax for a minute? Swing by the library for an hour doodling and chilling!

TAG Book Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (6-11), Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Book Club

Mystery Activity

All Day 5/18–5/23
Children (6-11), Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Cast a vote in one of our polls, go on a library scavenger hunt, or participate in a contest.  It’s a surprise every month!

Teens Karaoke

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Wallace Branch Library
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab some supplies, chill, and craft something weird.

Take and Make Bookmark

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library and grab a Take & Make Teen Bookmark! Just take one home and decorate it your way. Use your creativity to design a bookmark that shows off your personality while keeping your place in your favorite book.

Silent Reading Hour

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Escape the noise and sink into a good book at our Silent Reading hour! Bring your favorite book or grab one from the library shelves, find a cozy spot, and enjoy quiet, relaxing reading time surrounded by fellow book lovers.

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 6/1–6/6
Children (6-11), Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
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.

Teen’s Game Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all teens to come and join us on the second Wednesday of every month for game time! We've got table top games, card games, and more! Walk-in and play.

Family Movie

11:00am–1:00pm
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Wallace Branch Library
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 on the second Saturday of every month for our Family Movie! Perfect for all ages!