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Adopt a Pet Rock
2025-07-24 16:00:00 2025-07-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Adopt a Pet Rock Get creative decorating your very own pet rock—then write all about it! A fun mix of art and storytelling for kids. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, July 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 16:00:00 2025-07-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Adopt a Pet Rock Get creative decorating your very own pet rock—then write all about it! A fun mix of art and storytelling for kids. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

Get creative decorating your very own pet rock—then write all about it! A fun mix of art and storytelling for kids.

Come adopt your very own pet rock! In this playful, hands-on program, kids will decorate and personalize a rock using paint, googly eyes, and plenty of imagination. After the art fun, we’ll do a bit of creative writing so each child can tell the story of their new rocky companion—its name, personality, and adventures!

It’s the perfect blend of creativity and literacy. All materials provided. Ideal for ages 6–12!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Social | Education |

TAGS: | Writing |

McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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Mon, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 2:00PM
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