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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:

Annual Appleby Book Sale

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

Join us in the month of August for a month-long book sale set up in our program room! There will be books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, etc. for everyone! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Augusta Library. 

August 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 August, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

August 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 August to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

August Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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.

Puzzle Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Piece together small, medium or large puzzles during Puzzle Club. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills!

Labor Day

All Day
Headquarters
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters
Description:

Headquarters will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
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 Labor Day.

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, 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

10:00am–10:30am
Children (0-5)
Wallace Branch Library
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.

Library Explorer Bingo

09/02/2025 @ 10:00am–09/26/2025 @ 4:30pm
Children (6-11), Teens, Adults
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!  Join us to celebrate with "Getting to Know the Library Bingo"!  Drop by our desk anytime until Friday, September 26 to pick up a bingo card.

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)

Copy of Senior Tech Tip & Help Afternoon Session

4:00pm–5:00pm
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)

Second Chance

9:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Headquarters
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.

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children (0-5)
Wallace Branch Library
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.

Story Adventures for Kids

10:00am–10:30am
Children (0-5)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Gather ‘round for a magical journey through books! Join us for Storytime for Kids every Wednesday, a fun and engaging event where young imaginations take center stage.

Blood Drive

10:45am–1:00pm
Adults
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

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:
🌟 TEEN VOICES WANTED!
🎉 Join the Wallace Branch Library Teen Advisory Board 🎉

📚 Love your library? Want to make it even better for teens like you?

Harriet & Harriet: the art, artifacts, and history of Harriet Adelaide Speer

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Georgia Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Augusta, Georgia was once known for its beautiful public and private gardens. Among the many private gardens was the garden at Goshen Plantation created by Joseph and Harriet Speer around 1912.

Scarf Dancing

10:00am–10:30am
Children (0-5)
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle! Join us for a lively library program designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

Swamp Stories at Phinizy

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Off Site
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your froggy friends and make a splash at this story time hosted in partnership with Phinizy Center for Water Sciences! Children 0-8 are welcome to come and read a series of swamp stories with us, and get silly with some song and dance!

Teen Geek Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all teen geeks, nerds, and creators! Whether you’re into gaming, comics, tech, anime, or all things geeky, Teen Geek Club is the place to be.