Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Paint Palooza
2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 18:00:00 America/New_York Paint Palooza Celebrate Children's Book Week with a fun painting event! Stop by anytime between 4PM and 6PM to explore different painting styles inspired by beloved children's books. Locust Grove Public Library -

Monday, November 03
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 18:00:00 America/New_York Paint Palooza Celebrate Children's Book Week with a fun painting event! Stop by anytime between 4PM and 6PM to explore different painting styles inspired by beloved children's books. Locust Grove Public Library -

Celebrate Children's Book Week with a fun painting event! Stop by anytime between 4PM and 6PM to explore different painting styles inspired by beloved children's books.

Join us for a fun and colorful painting party in celebration of Children's Book Week! Stop by anytime between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM and let your creativity shine. Kids will get to explore a variety of painting styles—finger painting, sponge painting, and more- inspired by favorite children's books and characters.

No registration required- just drop in, paint, and enjoy!

All materials provided. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Arts & Cultural |

TAGS: | |

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

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Mon, Oct 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Coffee Filter Ghost Friends
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Get into the spooky spirit with a fun, easy Halloween craft! Stop by the library this week to make your very own ghost using coffee filters, string, and a bit of imagination.
Tween Science - Pamishan Creatures
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come and learn about taxonomies and classification with us through a fun and interesting monster sorting experiment!
Horror Book Club - I Am Legend
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Graphic Novel Book Club - Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Interested in graphic novels? Read our pick of the month and join us for an in-depth discussion of the book.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Adult Anime Hour - The Night is Short, Walk On Girl
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
A relaxed space for adult fans to enjoy and explore Japanese media together. Join us for a screening of subtitled anime and a discussion on manga, art, and storytelling.
Tween Night - Bat Craft
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us and make a fun, mobile bat craft and make some new friends!
Silver Screen Classics - Design for Living (1933)
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Join us for our series celebrating classic films. We will screen the movie and host a discussion afterwards.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Pssst… we’ve heard a rumor! When the library lights go out and the doors are locked, something magical happens… the stuffed animals come alive!
Doodle Duel - Halloween
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create spooky, silly, or sweet Halloween-themed art! Your masterpiece will be displayed in the library, and everyone can vote for their favorite all month long.
Gaming Hour - Clue Edition
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and join us for a themed Gaming Hour and help us solve the mystery of whodunit!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join fellow sci-fi & fantasy fans to discuss thrilling tales of distant galaxies, epic quests, magical realms, and futuristic adventures—new title each month!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Pssst… we’ve heard a rumor! When the library lights go out and the doors are locked, something magical happens… the stuffed animals come alive!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Polymer Clay Monsters
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grrrr…We hear you have opposable thumbs and a decent sense of humor. Perfect. Join us for an evening of sculpting mischief as you create your very own polymer clay monster.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Homeschool Teen Drop-In - Blood Typing
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come and experience an interesting, self-paced, virtual lab with others and learn about something new!
Bat Walk - with Master Naturalist Kathy Pillatzki
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to celebrate spooky season with a bat walk for all ages! Learn about Georgia's bat species and see which ones we can spot after night falls at the library.
Stick-er-Treat
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Visit the library in costume (or not!) and stick-er-treat at stations throughout the building to collect fun Halloween stickers instead of candy.
Costume Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come dressed in your Halloween costume for a fun storytime filled with festive books, songs, and smiles!
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Oct 31, 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.
Fall Wood Slice Painting
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Looking for a fall art piece to decorate your home or office? Look no further than this fun event!
Paint Palooza
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Children's Book Week with a fun painting event! Stop by anytime between 4PM and 6PM to explore different painting styles inspired by beloved children's books.
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Beginner Coders - CSS Continued
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Interested in coding beyond Scratch? Join us as we cover different coding languages and show you the best way to get started with them.
Pete the Cat Storytime
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a groovy storytime with songs, a Pete the Cat book, and a fun activity! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers & young fans of Pete.
Afternoon Chapters Book Club - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Wed, Nov 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Settle in with a warm drink, a good book, and great company. Our Afternoon Chapters Book Club is all about relaxed conversation, shared stories, and the simple joy of reading together.
Maker Space Free Time
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Let your imagination run wild with provided supplies to create different pieces of art!
Meow & Mingle
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Love cats and your library? Come to Meow & Mingle, where you can meet adoptable, cuddly cats and learn how you can help your local rescues!
Toddler Sensory Play - At Queen Bee Coffee
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Explore, play, and learn! This sensory program builds early literacy, supports toddler development, and gives caregivers a chance to bond—without the mess at home!
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Nov 07, 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.
Momentum Ice Cream Truck
Fri, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Wrap up Children's Book Week with ice cream provided by Momentum Church's Ice Cream Truck. Vote on your favorite children's book while you're enjoying your icy treat.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Locust Grove Library for a monthly D&D one-shot game just for adults.
Register
Baby Play Saturday
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Explore sensory activities that support fine motor skills! Enjoy bins, bags, and fun learning with your little one. For ages 0–1. New discoveries each month!
Homeschool Fine Arts Club - Jeffrey Gibson
Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Homeschoolers can explore famous artists, try new art techniques, and connect with others in this fun, creative, and social fine arts club. All materials provided!
Westerns Romance Book Club - Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Howdy partners! Wrangle up your copy of Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope, then giddy on over to the Locust Grove Library for this quarter's Romance Book Club-Westerns.
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Nov 10, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Comic Quest - Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Read the graphic novel at home, then join us at the library for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by the book!
Zine Hour
Wed, Nov 12, 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!
Family Folk Dancing
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn simple folk dances from around the world! No experience needed—just come ready to move and have fun.
Drop-In: Scratch Art
Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Make your own self-paced scratch artwork and share it with others!
Noiseless Novels - At Black Rose Café & Bar
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Millennial Movie - Sister Act
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you remember where you were the first time you saw the singing nuns? Play movie bingo, and relive the joyful adventure! A fun night to socialize and enjoy a classic with catchy tunes.
Tween Science - Edible Rocks
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about how rocks are formed and make some yourself to eat!
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
See all events