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Color Your Own Bookmarks
2025-08-15 00:00:00 2025-08-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Color Your Own Bookmarks Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book! Locust Grove Public Library -

Friday, August 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 00:00:00 2025-08-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Color Your Own Bookmarks Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book! Locust Grove Public Library -

Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!

Stop by the Children’s Department anytime during the week for our Color Your Own Bookmarks drop-in craft! This passive program invites kids and their families to relax and get creative by coloring pre-printed black-and-white bookmarks with fun designs. It's a perfect way to add a personal touch to your next great read. This craft is accessible for all ages and available while supplies last—so don’t miss your chance to create something both fun and useful!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Social | Arts & Cultural |

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Locust Grove Public Library
ginny.vanorsdale@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 4
Branch manager
Ginny VanOrsdale
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
GA Farm Bureau Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a fun, farm-themed storytime with books, songs, and learning activities led by GA Farm Bureau! A perfect mix of fun and education—no registration required!
Introduction to Blender - With Mr. Vincent
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of Blender with expert Mr. Vincent! Teens will explore 3D modeling and animation using this powerful, free graphic design software.
Art Night - Shrinky Dinks
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens can design their own shrinky dinks and take them home to finish! Explore a fun art form with drawing books for inspiration and tracing.
Choose a Book By Its Color - Color-Mixing
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Mix paint to match your book cover! Pick a book, match its colors, and take home a prize when you check one out. Art meets reading in this fun color-based creativity challenge!
Toddler Music & Movement
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Toddlers ages 1–3 can move, shake, and dance in this fun 30-min music program that supports early literacy, movement, and self-expression! Scarves, shakers, and songs provided—no registration needed!
Paint & Pass
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Paint & Pass! Paint on a canvas for 2-3 minutes, then pass it along while enjoying book talks on new releases. Leave with a unique piece of art and satisfy the literacy requirement!
Puppet Show Workshop
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Kids explore drama, build paper puppets & sets, and create their own mini plays in this fun workshop that blends art, literacy, and STEM! Great for school-aged kids—no registration required.
Horror Book Club - Devil House by John Darnielle
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow horror fans for a thrilling book club where we discuss a different spooky, creepy, or chilling title each month!
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Shrinky Dinks
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Design your own shrinky dinks! We'll supply materials and take-home instructions. A fun, creative art activity—available while supplies last. No registration required.
Graphic Novel Book Club - Please Be My Star by Victoria Elliott
Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for the Graphic Novel Book Club! Teens can explore and discuss different graphic novels, share thoughts, and connect with fellow fans in a fun and welcoming environment.
GA Untamed Zoo
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet live animals and learn about species, habitats, and conservation in this fun, family-friendly GA Untamed Zoo program! No registration required.
Tween Night - Paper Quilting
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Create colorful paper quilts while exploring symmetry, patterns, and how math fits into art! A fun, hands-on crafting night for tweens. All materials provided, no registration required.
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
Family Movie Movie Series - Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Watch Night at the Museum with the family and enjoy fun prompts and activities during the movie! A relaxed, interactive film series celebrating art, museums, and family time.
Fiber Arts Club
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join our Fiber Arts Club to connect, share, and work on fiber projects like crochet, knitting, and embroidery. All skill levels welcome! Formerly Crochet Club—now open to all textile arts!
Literary LEGOs
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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 a prize!
Gaming Hour
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for Gaming Hour! Middle & high school students can socialize, compete, and play a mix of classic & new group games in a fun, relaxed environment.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow sci-fi & fantasy fans to discuss thrilling tales of distant galaxies, epic quests, magical realms, and futuristic adventures—new title each month!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Hanging Yarn Art
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Use yarn and a wooden dowel to create your own hanging wall art! Follow patterns and tie knots to craft a unique piece to take home. All supplies provided.
Sticker Art
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Drop in to make your own sticker art! A fun, creative craft for all ages in Children’s—available while supplies last. No registration needed, just stop by and get creative!
Adult Anime Hour - Spy X Family Code: White
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a screening of subtitled anime and a discussion on manga, art, and storytelling. A relaxed space for adult fans to enjoy and explore Japanese media together.
Mystery in the Stacks
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens team up to solve a library-themed mystery using written clues! Work together, think critically, and crack the case.
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Friendship Bracelets
Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens can craft cool friendship bracelets, learn new patterns, and hang out with friends in a fun, social environment. All materials and instructions provided!
Millennial Movie - The Goonies
Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Watch The Goonies, play movie bingo, and relive the adventure! A fun night for adults (and their kids) to socialize and enjoy a classic with treasure-hunting flair.
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Zine Hour
Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create, trade, and share your own zines! No experience needed—just your ideas. All supplies provided, plus a handout on zine history and tips. Help us build a teen zine library!
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Coffee & Computers - iPhone Mobile Devices
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn essential iPhone tips with free coffee! Instructor-led program using AT&T's Digital Literacy Grant materials. All skill levels welcome.
Right Plant for the Right Place - Herbs with UGA Extension Office
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to grow herbs with UGA Extension! Families will hear tips, then plant their own herb to take home. A great way to get kids gardening! For children and their families.
Teen How-To: - GALILEO
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to use GALILEO like a pro! Follow along on laptops as we explore tips for smarter research in high school and college. Perfect for school projects and future academic success!
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
DIY Bedazzled Bookmarks
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark with gems and sequins! A fun, sparkly craft kids can do anytime this week in the Children’s Department—while supplies last.
Tween Science Saturday - Clouds
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn to identify cloud types, then head outside to observe the sky! Take home your cloud ID guide and explore science in your everyday life. For curious tweens ready to look up and learn!
Noiseless Novels - Weekend Edition
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Read for 45 mins, then chat books for 15 at our weekend Noiseless Novels event celebrating National Book Lovers Day! Held at Locust Grove Library.
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!
Destination Romances Book Club - Full Exposure by Thien-Kim Lam
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow romance fans for a fun book club where we discuss a different romance subgenre each quarter—whether it's historical, contemporary, or fantasy, there's always something new to explore!
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Tue, Aug 12, All day
Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Beginner Coders: - Introduction to HTML
Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Teens can dive into coding with this intro to HTML! Learn web basics using W3Schools in a fun, hands-on group setting — no experience needed.
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Wed, Aug 13, All day
Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Thu, Aug 14, All day
Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!
Intro to Animation with Mr. AL
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how animation works with Mr. Al! For ages 9–13. Make your own zoetrope and animations. Registration required. Register online, over the phone or in person!
Noiseless Novels - At Black Rose Café & Bar
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your own book to read silently with the group, then talk a bit about what you're reading! This program is intended for adults.
Alcohol Ink Coasters
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Create vibrant alcohol ink coasters to wrap up SRP! Follow printed guides and learn about this unique medium. Handouts and artist recs included. For adults, all supplies provided.
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Drop in and color your own bookmark! A fun, all-week craft for kids and families—available while supplies last. Great for marking your place in your next favorite book!
Family Movie Series - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Watch Night at the Museum 3 with the family and enjoy fun prompts and activities during the movie! A relaxed, interactive film series celebrating art, museums, and family time.
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