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College Fair
2025-07-16 13:00:00 2025-07-16 15:00:00 America/New_York College Fair Meet representatives from colleges to learn about admissions, academics, student life, and more. Open to teens and families exploring higher education options! McDonough Public Library -

Wednesday, July 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 13:00:00 2025-07-16 15:00:00 America/New_York College Fair Meet representatives from colleges to learn about admissions, academics, student life, and more. Open to teens and families exploring higher education options! McDonough Public Library -

Meet representatives from colleges to learn about admissions, academics, student life, and more. Open to teens and families exploring higher education options!

Thinking about college? Don’t miss our College Fair, where you can speak directly with representatives from a variety of universities about admissions, academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and more. This is a great opportunity for teens and their families to explore higher education options and ask the questions that matter most. Whether you’re just starting to think about college or narrowing down your list, this event is here to help guide your path.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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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
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.
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
Colors All Around Storytime
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!
Abstract Canvas Painting
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, then create your own colorful abstract canvas inspired by her work! Registration required.
This event is full
Good Will Mobile Career Center Job Fair
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Are you searching for a job opportunity? Let us help you!
Let's Make Bath Bombs!
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun DIY session and make your own bath bombs! All materials provided—just bring your creativity.
Coding Club
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jul 02, 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 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!
Bookmark Design Studio
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Kids ages 5–12 can design, decorate, and laminate their own bookmarks—complete with art, quotes, and flair!
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly - Graffiti Tag Design
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join the McDonough Library YA Department for Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly!
Board Games Drop-In
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for board games and fun! All ages welcome to play classic and new games at your own pace.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Adult Acrylic Painting
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an Adult Acrylic Painting session! All materials provided.
Broadway Bash
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Celebrate musicals with crafts, trivia, games, and more! A fun-filled night for teens who love Broadway and performing arts. This program is intended for ages 13-18.
Literary LEGOs - Eric Carle
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Challenge builds go on display for voting, and the design with the most votes wins!
Toddler Storytime
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.
VolunTEEN Academy
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Need volunteer hours? Join our VolunTEEN Academy! This a dedicated drop-in time for teens who need volunteer hours to come and volunteer.
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!
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Connect, create, and chat! Bring your craft project and enjoy conversation, book talk, and community.
Cartooning With Al Waller
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn cartooning basics with artist Al Waller! Tweens and teens will draw, create characters, and explore their artistic style. This program is intended for ages 10-14.
Sensory Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Sensory Saturday is a time for kids to explore approachable sensory activities and stations in a safe environment. This program is intended for ages 0-5. Limited space, first-come basis.
Tween Night: The Art of Dance! Party Games
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9–12 can dance, play games, and get silly in this fun night of movement and improv-inspired fun!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to paint with watercolors with Ms. Ginny Youngblood!
Design Your Own Comic Strip
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Teens can create their own comic strip and design a scene! Comic books will be on display to inspire creativity.
Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jul 16, 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
Park Ranger Storytime with Panola Mountain
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for a special storytime featuring our friends from Panola Mountain!
College Fair
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet representatives from colleges to learn about admissions, academics, student life, and more. Open to teens and families exploring higher education options!
Book Chat - Spare by Prince Harry
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
Join us each month for Book Chat! We’ll dive into a selected title and share thoughts, laughs, and good conversation in a relaxed setting.
Cardboard Kaleidoscopes
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a special craft where we will make Cardboard Kaleidoscopes. All supplies provided and only available while supplies last. This program is intended for ages 4-12.
GA Futures: Financial Aid Overview
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and the FAFSA with help from GA Futures! Teens and parents welcome to attend.
Fine Motor Friday - Pipe Cleaner Fishing
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
One on One Computer Assistance
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Coding Club
Sat, Jul 19, 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.
Adult Stamp Art: Linocut
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of linocut stamp art in this hands-on workshop for adults. All materials provided.
STEAM Challenge: - Digital Escape Room
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Teens explore STEAM through hands-on activities like a digital escape room! Book display ties into the night’s theme.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
YA Book Club - Legendborn by Tracy Denon
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing Legendborn by Tracy Denon.
Colors All Around Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Adult Creative Writing
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
Adopt a Pet Rock
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Get creative decorating your very own pet rock—then write all about it! A fun mix of art and storytelling for kids.
Writer's Club
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Got a story to tell? Join our Teen Writer's Club!
Bad Art Night - Parents vs. Kids
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Parents and kids face off in a fun, no-pressure art competition! Create separately, compete together—prizes awarded for the best “bad” art!
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