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Mae Jemison Inspired Straw Rocket Building
2026-02-11 16:30:00 2026-02-11 17:30:00 America/New_York Mae Jemison Inspired Straw Rocket Building Blast off with a Mae Jemison inspired STEM challenge! Build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about the first Black woman in space. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Wednesday, February 11
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 16:30:00 2026-02-11 17:30:00 America/New_York Mae Jemison Inspired Straw Rocket Building Blast off with a Mae Jemison inspired STEM challenge! Build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about the first Black woman in space. McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

Gary Barham Community Studio

Blast off with a Mae Jemison inspired STEM challenge! Build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about the first Black woman in space.

Get ready to reach for the stars in this Mae Jemison inspired STEM challenge! Tweens and teens will design, build, and launch their own straw rockets while learning about astronaut, engineer, and trailblazer Dr. Mae Jemison who was the first Black woman to travel into space. Explore the science behind rocket flight, experiment with different designs, and see how high your creation can soar!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Education |

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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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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!
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.
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.
Literary LEGOs - Sports Mania!
Mon, Feb 02, 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!
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Feb 03, 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!
Alma Thomas Inspired Art
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Create a colorful masterpiece inspired by artist Alma Thomas and her vibrant abstract paintings using simple materials and big imagination!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Read Aloud STEM - Counting on Katherine
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 6-12: Part read aloud, part STEM challenge! Can you save the Apollo 13 moon mission like Katherine Johnson by designing a space capsule?
Daddy Everyday Workshop - A fatherhood class series
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
A fatherhood & men’s workshop series by Mr. Delonso Barnes, founder and director of Daddy Everyday Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering fathers.
Fine Motor Friday - Ripped Paper Heart
Fri, Feb 06, 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.
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Crochet Club
Mon, Feb 09, 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!
Tween Night - Winter Olympics STEM
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a hockey-themed Tween Night as we celebrate the start of the Winter Olympics! We'll build a hockey goal and stick using just a few simple materials and compete in our own STEM Games!
Meet Your New Bestie: Speed-date style!
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all adults who could use a new friend! Join us for a fun event where you will answer a short questionnaire and then match up with someone with similar answers. Refreshments will be served!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Valentines Painting
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we create a landscape painting with your heart for you and your Valentine.
Mae Jemison Inspired Straw Rocket Building
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Blast off with a Mae Jemison inspired STEM challenge! Build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about the first Black woman in space.
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