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Swirl Paint Holiday Ornaments
2025-12-11 13:00:00 2025-12-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Swirl Paint Holiday Ornaments Join us as we prepare for the holidays with a creative painting project! We will use acrylic paint to decorate hanging holiday ornaments in this fun and festive activity. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Thursday, December 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 13:00:00 2025-12-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Swirl Paint Holiday Ornaments Join us as we prepare for the holidays with a creative painting project! We will use acrylic paint to decorate hanging holiday ornaments in this fun and festive activity. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

Gary Barham Community Studio

Join us as we prepare for the holidays with a creative painting project! We will use acrylic paint to decorate hanging holiday ornaments in this fun and festive activity.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | 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 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 Closed
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Tween Night - Ugly Sweater Decorating
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to get festive and creative! Bring your own shirt or sweater and transform it into a wild, wacky, or wonderfully “ugly” holiday masterpiece.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 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.
Cookie Decorating
Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Celebrate the season with sweet creativity! Teens can decorate festive holiday cookies with icing and toppings. Registration is required!
Swirl Paint Holiday Ornaments
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join us as we prepare for the holidays with a creative painting project! We will use acrylic paint to decorate hanging holiday ornaments in this fun and festive activity.
Homeschool Art Hour - Winter in the Burrows
Thu, Dec 11, 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!
Artist Adventures with Tara Connelly
Thu, Dec 11, 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 - Stars on the Tree
Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 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.
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STEAM Challenge - Candy Cane Maze
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, December 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens and Teens are invited to put their creativity to the test! Use candy canes to design and build a marble maze, then see if your design can guide the marble all the way through!
Reindeer Bingo
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Oh deer! Winter reading is here! And so is a special reindeer-themed Bingo night! Join us for a fun and festive program for all ages.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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 - Any book by Alice Oseman!
Tue, Dec 16, 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. This month we will chat about Alice Oseman's books!
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!
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
Tap into your creativity with writing prompts! Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!
Crafting Hour: Vision Boards for 2026!
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Start the new year with inspiration! Create a 2026 vision board filled with your goals, dreams, and creativity!
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