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Adult Creative Writing
2025-06-16 13:00:00 2025-06-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Creative Writing 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! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Monday, June 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-16 13:00:00 2025-06-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Creative Writing 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! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

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!

Join us for Adult Creative Writing, a program designed to spark your imagination and build your writing practice! We'll use thought-provoking prompts from Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones to guide our sessions. Participants will read short excerpts (provided on-site), respond to prompts, and share (if desired) in a supportive, creative space. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, come connect with others and nurture your writing voice!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Education | Arts & Cultural |

TAGS: | Writing |

McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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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
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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
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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!
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Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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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
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Meeting Room
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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
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Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Register
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Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Coding Club
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
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Register
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Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Gary Barham Community Studio
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Storytime Room
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Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
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Storytime Room
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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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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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