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Landscaping with Native Plants

Attracting and supporting pollinators and other wildlife
2026-05-04 13:00:00 2026-05-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Landscaping with Native Plants Get down to earth with Master Naturalist, Kathy Pillatzki! Join us to learn about plants, wildlife and pollinators native to this area and how to include them in your everyday landscaping. McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

Monday, May 04
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 13:00:00 2026-05-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Landscaping with Native Plants Get down to earth with Master Naturalist, Kathy Pillatzki! Join us to learn about plants, wildlife and pollinators native to this area and how to include them in your everyday landscaping. McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

Get down to earth with Master Naturalist, Kathy Pillatzki! Join us to learn about plants, wildlife and pollinators native to this area and how to include them in your everyday landscaping.

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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, Mar 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 Closed
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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Let’s Make Bath Bombs!
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun DIY session and make your own bath bombs! All materials provided—just bring your creativity.
LEGO Free Build
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Drop in anytime during the hour with your own projects and work alongside others.
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 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- Afternoon Class
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ 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!
STEAM Challenge: Mystery Bag Upcycling
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Can you create something amazing from scraps? Tweens will open a mystery bag of recyclables to upcycle the contents into a creative STEAM invention!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!
Homeschool Art Hour - Van Gogh Inspired Paintings
Thu, Apr 09, 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!
Book Bedazzling
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Give your book a glow up! Bring one from home or use one of ours, then deck it out with rhinestones. Supplies are limited, please arrive early to secure your spot!
Adult Arbor Day Tree Block Print Art
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Arbor Day, learn the basics of linocut "block print" art in this hands-on workshop for adults. We're making trees! All materials provided.
Fine Motor Friday - Scissor Skills
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Tween Night - Creating Zines
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Write, draw, and create your own mini magazine! Tweens ages 9-12 will design zines to share stories, art, and ideas in this fun, creative tween night.
Adult Poetry Reading
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
It's National Poetry Month! Bring your favorite poem written by someone else or written by yourself! We will read aloud in a group setting.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 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 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
Join us for our monthly book chat! This month we will be discussing Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
Writer's Club
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Coding Club
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 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- Afternoon Class
Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ 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 - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing The Cruel Prince by Holly Black!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
Google Earth Demonstration- Afternoon Session - For those at a Beginner Level using Google Earth
Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
In celebration of Earth Day, join us as we dive into the many discoveries Google Earth has waiting for you!
Intro to Birdwatching
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Interested in birdwatching but not sure where to start? Join Master Naturalist Kathy Pillatzki to learn about basic bird identification! This program is for all ages.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Trivia - At Queen Bee Coffee Co.
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Step into the world of Prythian and test your knowledge of all things fae at our A Court of Thorns and Roses Trivia Night!
American Girl - National Picnic Day
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Bring your doll (any doll!) for a themed story followed by playtime, crafting, and snack making! This event is intended for children ages 5-12.
How to use ChatGPT - For Beginners using ChatGPT
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn what ChatGPT is and how it works. Everyone is talking about AI but not all of us know what it means. ChatGPT is a form of AI that can help you. Come to learn how!
A Court of Thorns and Roses Trivia Night
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Step into the world of Prythian and test your knowledge of all things fae at our A Court of Thorns and Roses Trivia Night!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Tue, Apr 28, 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
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ 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!
Creative Magical Scientists - Tie-Dye Masterpieces!
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 6-10: Explore the magic of making colors from fruits and vegetables and create your very own tie-dye masterpieces! Bring a white or light-colored 100% cotton shirt; no synthetic fabrics.
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Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
May the Fourth Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 04, All day
May the Force be with you! Can you identify the heroes and villains of Star Wars by silhouette alone? Find the hidden silhouettes and match each character to the correct number! Happening all week!
Landscaping with Native Plants - Attracting and supporting pollinators and other wildlife
Mon, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Get down to earth with Master Naturalist, Kathy Pillatzki! Join us to learn about plants, wildlife and pollinators native to this area and how to include them in your everyday landscaping.
LEGO Free Build
Mon, May 04, 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.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, May 04, 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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