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Parachute Babies
2025-06-24 11:30:00 2025-06-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Parachute Babies Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Tuesday, June 24
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 11:30:00 2025-06-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Parachute Babies Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Social |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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Tween Night - 3-D Dream Bedroom
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
At Tween Night, design a 3D corner of your dream bedroom! Socialize, be creative, and follow fun prompts—with a book display on style and decor to inspire you!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby! Soft and soothing activities with simple books! This program is intended for children ages 0-1, or those not yet walking comfortably.
Watercolor Painting Class - Taught by Ms. Ginny Youngblood
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to paint with watercolors with Ms. Ginny Youngblood!
Gaming Hour
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Gaming Hour! Tweens and teens can play board games or bring handheld consoles. Meet new friends and check out our display of gaming-related books!
Colors All Around Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special Color All Around Storytime with stories, songs, and fun! Celebrate Summer Reading and track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes!
Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Hang out with fellow anime and manga fans! Watch, chat, share recs, and connect over your favorite stories in a fun, relaxed space just for teens and tweens.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Bring your current craft and join us for friendly conversation, book talk, and creative connection. All skill levels welcome!
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly - Geometric Designs
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join the McDonough Library YA Department for Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly!
One on One Computer Assistance
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Need one on one computer help? Make an appointment with one of our staff to receive personalized help with your device.
Toddler Color Lab
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Explore color through sensory play, sorting, and mixing at our Toddler Color Lab! Designed for toddlers with early literacy fun and board books for families to enjoy together.
Color Mixing
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn about colors and their shades and tints then look for a book in our stacks to match!
Coding Club
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Drop-in STEM Bins
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Stop by any time during operating hours for our drop-in stem bin program in our Children's Department. This program is geared towards children age 5-12.
Adult Creative Writing
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tap into your creativity with writing prompts from Writing Down the Bones. Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!
Young Adult Author Visit - Kelly Quindlen
Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet YA author Kelly Quindlen! Hear about her writing journey, get tips, ask questions, and check out her books on display. A must-attend for teen readers and writers!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby! Soft and soothing activities with simple books! This program is intended for children ages 0-1, or those not yet walking comfortably.
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly - Bouquet Shadows
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join the McDonough Library YA Department for Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly!
Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons group for storytelling, creativity, and community. New and experienced players welcome—D&D books available to check out!
Register
Colors All Around Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special Color All Around Storytime with stories, songs, and fun! Celebrate Summer Reading and track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes!
Book Chat - Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
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Fine Motor Friday - Q-Tip Push
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Fine Motor Friday is an all-day, self-guided activity station! This activity will be set up at a table all day, so you can drop in at a time that is most convenient for you during operation hours.
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Movie Showing - The Color Purple
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Parachute Babies
Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Young Adult Book Club - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons group for storytelling, creativity, and community. New and experienced players welcome—D&D books available to check out!
Register
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Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special Color All Around Storytime with stories, songs, and fun! Celebrate Summer Reading and track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes!
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Storytime Room
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Meeting Room
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Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby! Soft and soothing activities with simple books! This program is intended for children ages 0-1, or those not yet walking comfortably.
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Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons group for storytelling, creativity, and community. New and experienced players welcome—D&D books available to check out!
Register
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Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special Color All Around Storytime with stories, songs, and fun! Celebrate Summer Reading and track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes!
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Storytime Room
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Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime Room
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Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby! Soft and soothing activities with simple books! This program is intended for children ages 0-1, or those not yet walking comfortably.
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Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons group for storytelling, creativity, and community. New and experienced players welcome—D&D books available to check out!
Register
Colors All Around Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special Color All Around Storytime with stories, songs, and fun! Celebrate Summer Reading and track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes!
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