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Reading Bowl Book Club
2025-09-04 18:00:00 2025-09-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Bowl Book Club For students in grades K-3: Join us as we read some of this year's Georgia Children's Book Award finalists, talk about them together, & even play games to help us review what happened in the stories! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, September 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 18:00:00 2025-09-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Bowl Book Club For students in grades K-3: Join us as we read some of this year's Georgia Children's Book Award finalists, talk about them together, & even play games to help us review what happened in the stories! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

For students in grades K-3: Join us as we read some of this year's Georgia Children's Book Award finalists, talk about them together, & even play games to help us review what happened in the stories!

Are you participating in the Picture Book Reading Bowl this fall? Even if you're not, this program will introduce you to some great picture books! We will read some of this year's GCBA picture book nominees this month, and some next month!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Education | Book Clubs |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Sensory Saturday
Sat, Aug 09, 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.
How to Spot Artificial Intelligence vs. Real Information
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to spot the differences between AI and Real Information in this workshop.
Coding Club
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Crochet & Knitting Circle
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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.
Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Connect, create, and chat! Bring your craft project and enjoy conversation, book talk, and community.
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join the McDonough Library YA Department for Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly! This program is to help Middle & High School Students dive deeper into their creative skills.
Fine Motor Friday - Watermelon Seed Hole Punch
Fri, Aug 15, 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.
Google Drive Tutorial
Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn the basics of Google Drive! Organize files, share documents, and more. Bring your own device if possible.
Tween Night: Watercolor Bookmarks
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9–12 can design their own watercolor bookmarks! Get creative, experiment with color, and take home a handmade piece of art.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Book Club - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Young adults are invite to join us each month to meet and discuss this month's book.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Book Chat - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
One on One Computer Assistance
Fri, Aug 22, 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.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Pollinator Workshop
Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn about pollinators and how you can help! Join EcoErica and Georgia Cyber Academy for this fun, informative event. All ages welcome!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Parachute Babies
Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us a we get out the big parachute and engage little ones with songs, rhymes, and movement. Space is limited, so arriving early is encouraged. This program is intended for new and non walkers.
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Aug 26, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Google Drive Tutorial
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn the basics of Google Drive! Organize files, share documents, and more. Bring your own device if possible.
STEM Challenge - Infinity Tiles
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special STEM Challenge featuring Infinity Tiles.
Pajama Yoga Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 3–6: Wear your PJs and enjoy gentle movement, calming stories, and relaxing fun at this yoga-inspired storytime.
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
Storytime Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Writer's Club
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Got a story to tell? Join our Teen Writer's Club! This club allows young adults to have a space to write and work on their writing with feedback from peers.
Reading Bowl Book Club
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For students in grades K-3: Join us as we read some of this year's Georgia Children's Book Award finalists, talk about them together, & even play games to help us review what happened in the stories!
Fine Motor Friday - Apple Sorting
Fri, Sep 05, All day
For toddlers & preschoolers: Fine Motor Friday is an all-day, self-guided activity station! This activity will be set up at a table, so you can drop in at a time that is most convenient for you.
Sensory Saturday
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
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!
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