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Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-11 00:00:00 2025-09-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch! Locust Grove Public Library -

Thursday, September 11
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 00:00:00 2025-09-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch! Locust Grove Public Library -

THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch!

Velociraptor hunters will start at the circulation desk and follow verbal, written, or picture clues to find raptors hidden around the library. At the end, a prize will be awarded for your bravery and success.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

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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, Aug 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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.
Color Your Own Bookmarks
Sat, Aug 16, 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!
D&D One Shot
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join our 18+ D&D one-shots starting Aug 16! Complete a full story in one afternoon. Level 5 characters. Bring dice or use ours. New players welcome!
Horror Book Club - Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey
Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 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!
Graphic Novel Book Club - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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!
Homeschool Teen Drop-In - Cladograms
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homeschool teens (12+) can drop in for themed educational and artistic activities each month. Learn, explore, and socialize—no registration required!
Online Author Talk - Casey McQuiston
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us after hours or online for a virtual author talk with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue, as they discuss their newest book The Pairing!
Tween Night - LEGO Free Build
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens can build whatever they imagine during LEGO Free Build Night! All materials and inspiring books will be provided. No registration needed.
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Aug 22, 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.
Fiber Arts Club
Sat, Aug 23, 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!
Gaming Hour
Mon, Aug 25, 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 - Ancillary Justice by Anne Lecke
Mon, Aug 25, 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!
Origami - Drop In
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens can drop in to fold origami at their own pace with step-by-step guides and books for inspiration. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!
Adult Anime Hour - Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Design Your Own Library Card
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
Design Your Own Library Card
Wed, Sep 03, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.
Maker Space Free Time
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Let your imagination run wild with provided supplies to create different pieces of art!
Design Your Own Library Card
Thu, Sep 04, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Coffee & Computers - Google Chromebook Basics
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can enjoy coffee and snacks provided by the library while learning basic computer skills!
Design Your Own Library Card
Fri, Sep 05, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Sep 05, 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.
Shrinky Dinks
Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come socialize while making your own shrinky dinks to take home!
Design Your Own Library Card
Sat, Sep 06, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Tween Science - Insect Identification
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come and join us while we learn about native Georgia insects and how to identify them!
Fiber Arts Club
Sat, Sep 06, 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!
Design Your Own Library Card
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Homeschool Fine Arts Club - James Rizzi
Mon, Sep 08, 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!
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Design Your Own Library Card
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 09, All day
THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 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 - HTML Continued
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Interested in learning about coding outside of Scratch? Join us in our continuing series where we cover different programming languages and show you the best way to get started.
Design Your Own Library Card
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Sep 10, All day
THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Design Your Own Library Card
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Sep 11, All day
THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch!
Paint Chip Mosaics
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come make a mosaic art piece with paint sample chips!
Noiseless Novels - At Black Rose Café & Bar
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Design Your Own Library Card
Fri, Sep 12, All day
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up month and design your own library card! Stop by the library anytime this month to participate.
Velociraptor Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Sep 12, All day
THE VELOCIRAPTORS HAVE ESCAPED!!! To help the library contain them, follow clues left by the little beasties. Don't mess up, else you might be lunch!
Toddler Sensory Play - At Queen Bee Coffee
Fri, Sep 12, 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!
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