Baby Playdate

Toastmasters Workshop, Part 4 of 4 - A New Year, A New You

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!

Rescheduled

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Monday, February 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Toastmasters Workshop, Part 3 of 4 - A New Year, A New You

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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 - 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!

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.

Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Daddy Everyday Workshop - A fatherhood class series

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.

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.

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?

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.

Meet Your New Bestie: Speed-date style!

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!

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!

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!

Mae Jemison Inspired Straw Rocket Building

Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Feb 10, 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, 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.

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.

Homeschool Art Hour - Fairy Tales

Thu, Feb 12, 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!

Daddy Everyday Workshop - A fatherhood class series

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Study Room 3

Tap into your creativity with writing prompts! Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!

Thu, Feb 12, 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.

Binary Code Hearts

Fri, Feb 13, All day

For Valentine’s Day, explore screen-free coding and crafting by making a binary code heart! This activity is self-guided and will be available all day. Intended for ages 6-12.

Homeschool Art & Chill

Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Relax, create, and connect! Homeschool tweens and teens can unwind, learn new art techniques, and make something awesome with no experience needed!

Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Feb 17, 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.

Book Chat - The Intruder by Freida McFadden

Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 18, 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.

Wed, Feb 18, 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.

Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Level up your afternoon! Join us for a Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour packed with fun, friends, and friendly competition. Bring your own switch and games or use ours!

National Center for Civil & Human Rights Traveling Exhibit

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room

Tweens and Teens ages 10+ will be able to explore the "Youth in Action" traveling trunk exhibit

Daddy Everyday Workshop - A fatherhood class series

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center

Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.

Rescheduled

Young Adult Crochet Club

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, February 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.

American Girl - You've Got a "Pizza" My Heart!

Mon, Feb 23, 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!

Coding Club

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room

Bring your doll (any doll!) for a themed story followed by crafting and snack making! This event is intended for children ages 5-12. Registration is appreciated to get an idea of supplies needed.

Toastmasters Workshop, Part 4 of 4 - A New Year, A New You

Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

YA Book Club - The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing The Davenports by Krystal Marquis!

Invitation to Create - Paper Cupcake Factory

Wed, Feb 25, All day

Join us all day for a drop-in craft! Stop in anytime to make your very own paper cupcake out of a variety of pre-cut shapes. This craft is self-guided and open-ended! Children of all ages welcome.

Anime and Manga Hangout

Wed, Feb 25, 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.

Rescheduled

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Friday, February 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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!

Daddy Everyday Workshop - A fatherhood class series

Thu, Feb 26, 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.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Study Room 3

Tap into your creativity with writing prompts! Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!

Fri, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

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!

Register

Mon, Mar 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!

LEGO Free Build

Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room

This month, kids ages 5–12 will skip the theme and free build a LEGO creation of their choice! Builds will go on display for the month as space allows.

Tue, Mar 03, 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!

Baby Playdate

Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only!