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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:

"Warm Up with a Good Book" Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2–3/31
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up a reading log at Headquarters from our YA Area/Teen Space on the 2nd floor.  Then, read three books or listen to three audiobooks between January 1 and March 31.  Write down the author, title, and a short review of

For the Love of Reading 2026 Beanstack Challenge

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Fall in love with reading this February!  Curl up with fantastic stories and log your reading adventures.  We can heartly wait to see how many badges you earn! To register, go to arcpls.beanstack.org or download the Beanst

African American Distinguished Georgia Writers Traveling Exhibit

All Day 2/19–3/23
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Exhibit
Event Details:

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library is proud to host the traveling exhibit African American Distinguished Georgia Writers from February 19 through March 23, 2026, at the Headquarters Library.

February Coloring Contest for All

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

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

February Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

Lego Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby for Lego Club as we play with Legos. What can you build with the Legos provided? All ages are welcome.

Read Across America 2026 Beanstack Reading Challenge

All Day 3/1–3/31
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our Read Across America challenge this month.  Log your minutes as you explore new stories and adventures from coast to coast.  Earn fun badges along the way and see how far your reading can take you!

March Coloring Contest for All

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

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

March Crossword Puzzle

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

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

March Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 3/2–3/7
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.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday Storytime and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of all things Dr. Seuss! Create a wacky craft, listen to a seuss-ical story, and take a picture with a Dr. Seuss character!

The Common Thread: Crochet-a-thon

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Build community bonds and skills in this month-long craft! To celebrate National Crochet Month, we will be creating a community blanket, made by crocheting together individual granny squares.

Senior’s Game Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Wallace Branch Library
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Wallace Branch Library
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.

March Coloring Contest for All

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

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

March Crossword Puzzle

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

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

March Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Diamond Lakes Library
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!

Children's Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Children (0-5)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a day full of stories, crafts, and creativity! Kids can enjoy reading some of their favorite Seuss books, participate in hands-on crafts, and join in silly, Seuss-inspired fun.

Senior Tech Tip & Help Morning Session

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Appleby Branch Library
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)

Tiny Tales Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Children (0-5)
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, 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.