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Baby Playdate
2026-04-14 11:30:00 2026-04-14 12:00:00 America/New_York Baby Playdate Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 14
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 11:30:00 2026-04-14 12:00:00 America/New_York Baby Playdate Enjoy unstructured playtime with other babies. For the safety of our little ones, this program is for non and new walkers only! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

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

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Games |

TAGS: | Babies |

McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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Mon, Apr 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 Closed
Sun, May 03 Closed
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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.
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.
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.
May the Fourth Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 05, 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!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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!
May the Fourth Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 06, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 06, 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.
May the Fourth Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 07, 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!
Crafting Mother's Day Cards- for Kids & Adults, too! - All ages are welcomed to make cards
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Mother's Day, join us in making cards using your personal creativity! All supplies provided.
May the Fourth Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 08, 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!
Fine Motor Friday - Thumb Opposition Skills
Fri, May 08, 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.
Google Earth Demonstration- Evening Session - For those at a Beginner Level using Google Earth
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Summer Reading Program starts this month (Adults Included!) and we're "unearthing a story"! Join us as we dive into the many discoveries Google Earth has waiting for you!
Tween Night - Break the Code - Design on a Dime!
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 9-12: Explore money choices through hands-on coding logic in this inclusive STEAM activity!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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.
Crafting Hour - Perler Beads
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tweens and teens are invited to design, build, and fuse colorful creations! Create pixel-style art using Perler beads in this fun, hands on crafting program.
Drop-in STEM Bins
Thu, May 14, All day
Stop by any time during operating hours to visit our drop-in STEM Bin station. Choose from a variety of materials and let your inner engineer shine! This program is geared towards children ages 5-12.
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, May 14, 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!
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Trivia Night - At Queen Bee Coffee Co.
Fri, May 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mando fans, hunters, and foundlings: it’s time to cash in those Imperial Credits for a night of high-stakes knowledge!
Scribble Characters
Mon, May 18, All day
Think scribbling isn't art? Think again! Drop in anytime during the week of May 18-22 to create your very own scribble characters using just stickers, crayons, and paper! Instructions provided.
Let's Make Bath Bombs!
Mon, May 18, 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.
American Girl - When Life Gives You Lemons...
Mon, May 18, 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.
Scribble Characters
Tue, May 19, All day
Think scribbling isn't art? Think again! Drop in anytime during the week of May 18-22 to create your very own scribble characters using just stickers, crayons, and paper! Instructions provided.
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, May 19, 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!
Scribble Characters
Wed, May 20, All day
Think scribbling isn't art? Think again! Drop in anytime during the week of May 18-22 to create your very own scribble characters using just stickers, crayons, and paper! Instructions provided.
Book Chat - Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
Join us for our monthly book chat! This month we will be discussing Count My Lies by Sophie Stava.
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, May 20, 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.
Scribble Characters
Thu, May 21, All day
Think scribbling isn't art? Think again! Drop in anytime during the week of May 18-22 to create your very own scribble characters using just stickers, crayons, and paper! Instructions provided.
Breast Cancer Educational Class - Early Detection: Know Your Body, Get Screened
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about breast cancer and cervical cancer including detection and how to get free screening from the GA Department of Public Health.
Writer's Club
Thu, May 21, 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.
Red, White, and 'Cue: Georgia History through BBQ
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A flavorful and surprising journey through barbecue traditions that illuminate Georgia’s social, cultural, and civic history.
Coding Club
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
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Scribble Characters
Fri, May 22, All day
Think scribbling isn't art? Think again! Drop in anytime during the week of May 18-22 to create your very own scribble characters using just stickers, crayons, and paper! Instructions provided.
Toddler Playdate
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 26, 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.
YA Book Club - Divergent by Veronica Roth
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing Divergent by Veronica Roth!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 27, 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.
STEAM Challenge: LEGO Building
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Build, test, and create with LEGO bricks! Tweens and teens will take on fun STEAM challenges that put creativity and problem-solving skills to the test.
Invitation to Create - Build a Bug!
Thu, May 28, All day
Join us all day for a drop-in craft! Stop in anytime on May 28 to build a bug out of a variety of pre-cut shapes. This craft is self-guided and open-ended! Children of all ages welcome.
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, May 28, 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!
Adult Flower Pot Decorating - Includes seeds to take home and plant
Fri, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Like decorating? Come and decorate a flower pot that you can take home and use! We will provide seeds to take and plant as well.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Fri, May 29, 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
Literary LEGOs - Dinosaur Takeover
Mon, Jun 01, 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!
Abstract Acrylic Painting
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in painting abstract style images with acrylic paint on canvas. All materials provided.
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