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Science and a Story
2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Science and a Story Join us for a fun science story! We will be reading a story and children will have the opportunity to create a model of the earth's atmosphere and biosphere. This program is geared towards ages 8-12. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, September 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 18:00:00 2025-09-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Science and a Story Join us for a fun science story! We will be reading a story and children will have the opportunity to create a model of the earth's atmosphere and biosphere. This program is geared towards ages 8-12. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

Join us for a fun science story! We will be reading a story and children will have the opportunity to create a model of the earth's atmosphere and biosphere. This program is geared towards ages 8-12.

For ages 8-12: Join us for Science and a Story! It's part read aloud, part science -- for older kids! We will be reading "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" by Oliver Jeffers and then investigating Earth's atmosphere and biosphere through a hands-on STEAM challenge. 

Supplies are limited; first come, first served

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Storytimes | STEM | 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 closed Saturday August 30 due to Labor Day weekend
Mon, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
(Labor Day weekend)
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Library Card Check Out Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Use your library card to complete a Library Card Check Out Scavenger Hunt! Find and check out titles to earn a prize for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Grab a list from the Young Adult desk!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Adult Creative Writing
Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Reading Bowl Book Club
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fine Motor Friday - Apple Sorting
Fri, Sep 05, All day
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Sensory Saturday
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Crochet and Knitting Circle
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Bring your yarn and join our cozy crochet & knitting circle—connect with others, share tips, and work on your latest project in a welcoming space.
Literary LEGOs - Things That Go (Transportation)
Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Crafting Hour - Stencil Art
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Young adults are invited to join us for Crafting Hour! This month we will be using stencils to create and design bookmarks, cards, comics, zines. Explore your artistic side and create something new!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Book Chat - Any Freida McFadden Book!
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Save the World: Movie and Music Workshop (Ages 9-12)
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Storytime Room
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Craft and Chat
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Connect, create, and chat! Bring your craft project and enjoy conversation, book talk, and community. Not an instructional class. Please bring your own craft to work on.
Coding Club
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Mon, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tween Night - DIY Paper Squishies
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
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Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Typewriter Challenge
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See how many words you can type in a minute using a typewriter! The fastest person gets a prize. No supplies are needed.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
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Science and a Story
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a fun science story! We will be reading a story and children will have the opportunity to create a model of the earth's atmosphere and biosphere. This program is geared towards ages 8-12.
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Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
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Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
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Storytime Room
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Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
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Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
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Storytime Room
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Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to write songs, build stories, and star in a film! Make music, create characters, and bring your ideas to life in this hands-on, creative adventure!
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Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
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Gary Barham Community Studio
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
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Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
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Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Mon, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
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