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Wacky Winter Games
2026-01-29 17:00:00 2026-01-29 18:00:00 America/New_York Wacky Winter Games For ages 6-10: Join us for a fun, silly hour of wintery games! Whether you like to draw, act, or make something with your hands, there’s something here for you! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, January 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 17:00:00 2026-01-29 18:00:00 America/New_York Wacky Winter Games For ages 6-10: Join us for a fun, silly hour of wintery games! Whether you like to draw, act, or make something with your hands, there’s something here for you! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

For ages 6-10: Join us for a fun, silly hour of wintery games! Whether you like to draw, act, or make something with your hands, there’s something here for you!

Activities will include charades, directed drawing, "Finish the Phrase," "Zoomed In," and a paper snowflake tutorial.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Technology | Social | Games |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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Mon, Jan 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 Closed
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Toastmasters Workshop, Part 2 of 4 - A New Year, A New You
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Tween Night - Winter STEAM
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a STEAM focused tween night with several winter themed activities! This program is intended for ages 9-12
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 3:00pm
LifeSouth Bus
LifeSouth is offering a blood drive on Tuesday, January 13th from 10-3:00. Please donate if you are able.
Toddler Storytime
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!
Toddler Playdate
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.
Let's Make Bath Bombs! - Soothing Wintery Scents from Essential Oils
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join us for a fun DIY session and make your own bath bombs! All materials provided—just bring your creativity.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Writer's Club
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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!
Reading Wrap Up! - Bring Your Favorite Read of 2025!
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Teens are invited to celebrate their year of reading! We will share and discuss all our favorite reads of 2025!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 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 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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.
Cozy Cat Cafe
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Meeting Room,Storytime Room
Come meet and play with adoptable kitties from Winging Cat Rescue and learn about how to help community cats with the Henry County Animal Initiative! While you're here, enjoy some hot chocolate.
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Abstract Acrylic Painting
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in painting abstract style images with acrylic paint on canvas. All materials provided.
Coding Club
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!
American Girl - Polar Express
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
Toastmasters Workshop, Part 3 of 4 - A New Year, A New You
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 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 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Parachute Babies
Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Drop in anytime during the hour with your own projects and work alongside others.
Wacky Winter Games
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 6-10: Join us for a fun, silly hour of wintery games! Whether you like to draw, act, or make something with your hands, there’s something here for you!
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Fri, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Make your voice heard! Join the McDonough library’s Teen Advisory Board to help plan programs, share ideas, and earn volunteer hours. Please apply using the Google form!
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Crochet Club
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
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Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
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Toastmasters Workshop, Part 4 of 4 - A New Year, A New You
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
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Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Gary Barham Community Studio
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Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Study Room 3
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.
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Storytime Room
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Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
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Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
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Storytime Room
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Meeting Room
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