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Book Club

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
2025-10-15 13:00:00 2025-10-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Club 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. McDonough Public Library - Study Room 3

Wednesday, October 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 13:00:00 2025-10-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Club 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. McDonough Public Library - 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.

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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 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Thu, Sep 18, 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!
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.
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Drop-in Math Logic Puzzles!
Fri, Sep 19, All day
For ages 6-12: Drop in anytime on September 19th and complete a math logic puzzle, then show the children's desk for a small prize!
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
Google Drive Tutorial
Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join us to learn about Google Drive and the exciting and useful things that it can do for you!
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Mon, Sep 22, 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!
Coding Club
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Tue, Sep 23, 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 23, 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 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tap into your creativity with writing prompts! Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!
YA Book Club - A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
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
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.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Thu, Sep 25, 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!
Homeschool Art Hour - Color Block Portraits
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
A fun, creative space for homeschool families to connect and explore art. Discover what the library has to offer while making something special!
Google Drive Tutorial
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join us to learn about Google Drive and the exciting and useful things that it can do for you!
Writer's Club
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Save the World: Movie and Music Workshop (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Fri, Sep 26, 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!
One on One Computer Assistance
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop in Sept.15-30 for a fun scavenger hunt! Solve the puzzle and win a free item off the Adult Booksale Shelves!
Steph's Arty Drawing Party
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Steph's Art Drawing Party and learn the basics of drawing with guest artist Steph Calvert!
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!
STEAM Night - Egg Drop Challenge
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Build a device to protect an egg from a high fall! Use your creativity and problem-solving skills. Will your egg survive the drop?
American Girl - Say Cheese!
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Bring your doll (any doll will do!) for a themed story followed by crafting and snack making. This event is intended for children ages 5-12.
Adult Library Scavenger Hunt! - Drop In, self-guided activity
Tue, Sep 30, 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 30, 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 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Parachute Babies
Tue, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us as 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 02, 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.
Family History in Newspapers
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to search for members of your family tree (or anyone you would like to search for) using historical newspapers dating back to the 1800's.
Reading Bowl Book Club
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
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Leading from Within Seminar
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Literary LEGOs - Candy
Mon, Oct 06, 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!
Cartooning with Al Waller
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn cartooning basics with artist Al Waller! Tweens and teens will draw, create characters, and explore their artistic style. This program is intended for ages 10-14.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tap into your creativity with writing prompts! Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Homeschool Art Hour - Full Moon Bat Watercolors
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
A fun, creative space for homeschool families to connect and explore art. Discover what the library has to offer while making something special!
Save the World: Movie and Music Workshop (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
Thu, Oct 09, 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. 
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Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Coding Club
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Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Sat, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Tween Night: Galaxy Jars
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9-12 can create swirling galaxy jars using cotton, paint, and glitter! Join a fun, hands-on program where tweens can learn about nebula science and craft their own cosmic creations
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 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.
Book Club - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Save the World: Movie and Music Workshop (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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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