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This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Origami Crafty: Make or Take

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children (6-11)
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby to make an origami craft or stop by and pick up the craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

November 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

Pocket Projects: Little Kit, Big Fun!

All Day
Children, Children (0-5)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Children (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for an easy way to spark your child’s creativity? Pocket Projects are take-home craft kits designed with kids in mind. Each kit comes with materials and simple directions, making it easy for families to enjoy a hands-on activity together.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale Clean Up

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - Full Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Book Sale

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create & Glow: Candle-Making

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are GLOWING! Or at least, you will be after this candle-making class. Come down to the library for an afternoon, and we will show you how to create, decorate, and scent your own candle!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Kid Book Club Interest Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (6-11)
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a kid who loves to read? Maybe you have a favorite author or book? Join us for an interest meeting for kids and their adults about a book club at Appleby. Come with ideas for a book club name.

Veterans 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 Veterans Day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

November 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

Pocket Projects: Little Kit, Big Fun!

All Day
Children, Children (0-5)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Children (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for an easy way to spark your child’s creativity? Pocket Projects are take-home craft kits designed with kids in mind. Each kit comes with materials and simple directions, making it easy for families to enjoy a hands-on activity together.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Computer Lab

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A program where staff members offer specialized assistance to customers in need of computer help.

This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Thankful For Reading: Thanksgiving Bookmark Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a crafty twist! Kids can design and decorate their own festive bookmarks, perfect for marking favorite stories while thinking about all the things they’re thankful for.

This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

Story Time @ Appleby

10:30am–11:00am
Children (0-5)
Appleby Branch Library
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Play and Learn

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn through Play! Play and explore activities that will help develop various skills such as fine motor, sensory, letter, shape and number recognition skills. This program is intended for children ages 1-4.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Thumb Art for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (6-11)
Appleby Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about thumb art and create your own works of art using your thumb print, stamp pads, etc. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 5-11. (Limited Supplies)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Video Game Night @ DL

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Level up your evening at Video Game Night! Whether you are a seasoned gamer or just looking for some fun, join us for an epic gaming session. Let the games begin!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

November 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

Pocket Projects: Little Kit, Big Fun!

All Day
Children, Children (0-5)
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Children (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for an easy way to spark your child’s creativity? Pocket Projects are take-home craft kits designed with kids in mind. Each kit comes with materials and simple directions, making it easy for families to enjoy a hands-on activity together.

This event is in the "Adults" group

"Healthy Holidays: How to Heal While Grieving through the Holidays."

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us as Karen Weitz, LMT talks about her book “The Grief Protocol: Solutions to Address Our Bodies’ Hardwired Reaction to Grief”. Learn ways to heal while grieving through the holidays.