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Photograpy Contest

May 1st to May 26th
2026-05-01 00:00:00 2026-05-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Photograpy Contest Help us celebrate national photography month by entering our All Ages Photography contest! Please see the longer description and flyer for more details. Locust Grove Public Library -

Friday, May 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 00:00:00 2026-05-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Photograpy Contest Help us celebrate national photography month by entering our All Ages Photography contest! Please see the longer description and flyer for more details. Locust Grove Public Library -

Help us celebrate national photography month by entering our All Ages Photography contest! Please see the longer description and flyer for more details.

The contest starts on May 1st and the last day to turn in your entries is May 26th. There isn't an overall theme, so participants have free choice on what to photograph. One winner will be chosen from all three age groups (kids, teens, and adults) by June 1st, 2026 and all entries will be displayed in the library for everyone's enjoyment. Physical copies of entries are preferred, but participants will be able to email entries if need be. Please come in or call 678-432-5353, ext. 4 for more information on emailing entries. Age categories are as follows: 

Kids: 0-11

Teens: 12-18

Adult: 18 & up

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Locust Grove Public Library
meaghan.davidson@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 4
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Meaghan Davidson
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Nostalgia Night - Beyblade
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you miss the '90s and 2000s? Want to reminisce about the good old times? Then join us for Nostalgia Night! Bring your friends and make new ones! The theme for April is Beyblade.
Tech Talk - Gmail
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about and improve on basic computer skills! April's topic is Gmail.
Diamond Art Coasters
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come and make a cute cat or dog diamond art coaster to take home!
Cherry Blossom Windsocks
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Stop by the library on April 3rd to create a beautiful cherry blossom windsock! This drop-in craft is available while supplies last, and no registration is required.
Homeschool Fine Arts Club - Eric Carle
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Homeschoolers can explore famous artists, try new art techniques, and connect with others in this fun, creative, and social fine arts club. All materials provided!
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Learn Basic Japanese
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Get inspired to learn basic Japanese while exploring the culture, holidays, and traditions of Japan.
Collaborative Art Night
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come make art with us and share it with others for them to make their additions to it!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Sew Basic
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us while we learn basic sewing skills and work on fun and easy projects to take home!
Poetry Exploration Station
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping by anytime today during our open hours to try different poetry activities!
Baby Play
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Explore sensory activities that support fine motor skills! Enjoy bins, bags, and fun learning with your little one. For ages 0–1. New discoveries each month!
Book to Film Romance Book Club - People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow romance fans for a fun book club where we discuss a different romance subgenre each quarter—whether it's paranormal, mafia, or fantasy, there's always something new to explore!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Book Page Painting
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you hoping for a crafty afternoon? Then this is the perfect activity for you! Beautify an old book page either freestyle or using a stencil.
Puzzle Drop-In
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by and put together a puzzle at your own pace!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
GA Farm Bureau Read Aloud
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Enjoy a fun, farm-themed read aloud with books, songs, and learning activities led by GA Farm Bureau! A perfect mix of fun and education—no registration required!
Investing How-Tos - & Why You Should Consider a Financial Advisor
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Wondering how to get started with investing or want to improve your overall financial literacy? Join us for a presentation on how to start planning your investments and financial future today!
Tween Night - Beaded Bag Charms
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and make new friends while we create beaded bag charms to take home!
Noiseless Novels
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your own book to read silently with the group, then talk a bit about what you're reading! This program is intended for adults.
Teen Crochet Time
Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a fun new series where we bring our crochet projects and work on them together!
Letters To My Librarian
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Celebrate National Library Week on April 21 by stopping by the Children’s Department to write a letter to a librarian or share what the library means to you.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Junk Journal Joy
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your inner collage artist and give old paper a brand-new story!
Seed Exchange for Earth Day
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Celebrate Earth Day by bringing in some of your extra seeds and swapping them out for some new ones to try! Let's all make planet earth beautiful together by spreading the love through seedlings.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Earth Day - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate Earth Day with us and make bird seed ornaments to hang outside, all materials provided!
Button Flowers
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Stop by the Children’s Department to make colorful button flowers! Kids can practice their scissor skills while creating a fun springtime craft.
Opportunity Fair
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Looking for a new job, internship, or volunteer opportunity? Interested in learning about different career paths? Then join us for our Opportunity Fair!
Creative Writing Support Group
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
Tween Science - Soil Color
Fri, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ever wondered what makes up soil and its colors? Join us and learn about soil color while we make our own color charts!
Gaming Hour
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and play different board and video games with us while we make new friends!
Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club - Ascension by Nicholas Binge
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow sci-fi & fantasy fans to discuss thrilling tales of distant galaxies, epic quests, magical realms, and futuristic adventures!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Maker Space Free Time
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Let your imagination run wild with provided supplies to create different pieces of art!
Book Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in the Children’s Department to create unique bookmarks using pages from old books. Turn favorite characters into fun, one-of-a-kind bookmarks!
All About Matcha! - Take & Make Kit
Fri, May 01, All day
Prepare for National Matcha Day on May 2nd by stopping by on the 1st to pick up your own matcha to take home and try! While supplies last.
Photograpy Contest - May 1st to May 26th
Fri, May 01, All day
Help us celebrate national photography month by entering our All Ages Photography contest! Please see the longer description and flyer for more details.
Toddler Sensory Play - At Queen Bee Coffee
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Explore, play, and learn! This sensory program builds early literacy, supports toddler development, and gives caregivers a chance to bond—without the mess at home!
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