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Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
2026-01-08 18:00:00 2026-01-08 19:00:00 America/New_York Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly 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. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Thursday, January 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-08 18:00:00 2026-01-08 19:00:00 America/New_York Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly 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. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

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.

Each month there will be a new art project and skills taught by Tara!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Arts & Cultural |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
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Mendy Makowski
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Mon, Dec 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Dec 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 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 Chat - Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Writer's Club
Thu, Dec 18, 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.
Holidays Around the World - STEAM Centers
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room
For ages 5-12: It's the holiday season, so join us as we learn about holidays from countries all around the world -- through engaging STEAM activities!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Coding Club
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!
Christmas Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Instead of our Toddler and Baby storytimes, join us for a special Christmas themed storytime for ages 0-6!
Write Down Your New Years Resolutions!
Mon, Dec 29, All day
Start thinking about your New Years Resolutions for 2026! Stop by anytime this week to write down what your resolution will be and put it up on the board!
American Girl - Gingerbread!
Mon, Dec 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.
Write Down Your New Years Resolutions!
Tue, Dec 30, All day
Start thinking about your New Years Resolutions for 2026! Stop by anytime this week to write down what your resolution will be and put it up on the board!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Parachute Babies
Tue, Dec 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.
Write Down Your New Years Resolutions!
Wed, Dec 31, All day
Start thinking about your New Years Resolutions for 2026! Stop by anytime this week to write down what your resolution will be and put it up on the board!
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a very special NOON Year's Eve celebration as we ring in the new year! No need to stay up late for this one!
Write Down Your New Years Resolutions!
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Start thinking about your New Years Resolutions for 2026! Stop by anytime this week to write down what your resolution will be and put it up on the board!
Write Down Your New Years Resolutions!
Fri, Jan 02, All day
Start thinking about your New Years Resolutions for 2026! Stop by anytime this week to write down what your resolution will be and put it up on the board!
Arctic Animal Literacy Lab
Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 3-6: Literacy Lab offers sensory and fine motor activities with an additional emphasis on letters, sounds, and other early literacy concepts.
STEAM Challenge: Winter Slime
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tweens and Teens are invited to get into the winter spirit with STEAM fun! Tweens will mix, stretch, and create their own winter themed slime to take home!
Toastmasters Workshop, Part 1 of 4 - A New Year, A New You
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Toastmasters classes teach personal and professional development through the art of communication. You will gain confidence and become a more effective speaker and communicator in all areas of life.
Literary LEGOs - National Bird Day
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Storytime Room
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Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
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Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
Thu, Jan 08, 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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Meeting Room
Toastmasters classes teach personal and professional development through the art of communication. You will gain confidence and become a more effective speaker and communicator in all areas of life.
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Storytime Room
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Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
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Gary Barham Community Studio
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Wed, Jan 14, 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.
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Gary Barham Community Studio
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