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Cookie Excavation
2026-06-18 17:00:00 2026-06-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Cookie Excavation Become a cookie archaeologist! Tweens will carefully excavate chocolate chips from a cookie using toothpicks and record their discoveries while learning how real archaeologists study artifacts. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, June 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 17:00:00 2026-06-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Cookie Excavation Become a cookie archaeologist! Tweens will carefully excavate chocolate chips from a cookie using toothpicks and record their discoveries while learning how real archaeologists study artifacts. McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

Become a cookie archaeologist! Tweens will carefully excavate chocolate chips from a cookie using toothpicks and record their discoveries while learning how real archaeologists study artifacts.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Saturday May 23 due to Memorial Day Weekend
Mon, May 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Sun, May 24 Closed
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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.
Coding Club
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
For ages 7-17: Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding!
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.
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
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.
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!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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!
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Jun 02, 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!
Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Create Your Own Petroglyphs
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Create your own petroglyph inspired by ancient rock carvings! Tweens and teens will learn about early symbols and design their own meaningful images using art supplies.
Meet Your New Bestie: Speed-date style!
Thu, Jun 04, 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!
Fine Motor Friday - Dino Pom-Pom Sort
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Heritage Senior Center
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks for Adults
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Create your own bookmark using Pressed Flowers! —perfect for your next great read!
MGSprouts
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
MGSprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-led horticulture program for youth ages 6-8. Registration is required and attendance at all 5 sessions.
ASL Workshop for Beginners
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
MGSprouts
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
MGSprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-led horticulture program for youth ages 6-8. Registration is required and attendance at all 5 sessions.
VolunTEEN: Learn How to Shelve Books!
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn how to shelve books and organize materials. Earn community service hours while gaining real-world skills and supporting your library
Library Card Sign-Up @ Heritage Senior Center
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Heritage Senior Center
Librarians will be at Heritage Senior Center offering library card sign-ups. Get your new library card today!
Family Storytime & Fire Engine Visit - with Henry County Fire Rescue
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Join the Henry County Fire Rescue team for a special fire safety storytime followed by a visit from a fire engine! Explore the truck and learn from real firefighters!
MGSprouts
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
MGSprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-led horticulture program for youth ages 6-8. Registration is required and attendance at all 5 sessions.
MGSprouts
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
MGSprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-led horticulture program for youth ages 6-8. Registration is required and attendance at all 5 sessions.
Writer's Club
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Small Business Navigator
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover resources available to small businesses at every stage of business development. Presented by UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University.
Adult Creative Writing
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Read, reflect, and write in a welcoming space designed for adult writers of all levels!
Adult Literacy: Grammar Basics for Adult Beginners
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Learn the very basics of English grammar in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This class is for Adults starting from the beginning. Includes parts of speech. It’s never too late to get started.
MGSprouts
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
MGSprouts is a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-led horticulture program for youth ages 6-8. Registration is required and attendance at all 5 sessions.
Tween Night - Pet Rocks
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Rock on at Tween Night! Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to design and decorate their own pet rock with fun art supplies and give it a unique personality!
Your Next Move: Career Clarity & Purpose Workshop - Presented by Taylor LaSane
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
An interactive workshop designed to help attendees gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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!
Adult Creative Writing
Tue, Jun 16, 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!
Family Storytime - with Panola Mountain State Park
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a special storytime with Panola Mountain State Park! We will talk all about how fossils are formed, and you'll even get to meet a special animal friend!
Book Chat - Adults: Bring your favorite Children's book to discuss!
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
Unearth your favorite Children's Book! Bring it to Book Chat and we will read them aloud to the group and talk about why we like the book. Adults can read kid's books too!
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Intro to Homeschooling - Presented by Author and Professional Speaker, Jennifer Henn
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about Homeschooling in this program. Oriented towards parents who are thinking about or are in the beginning of Homeschooling their children. By Atlantan, author and speaker, Jennifer Henn.
Cookie Excavation
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Become a cookie archaeologist! Tweens will carefully excavate chocolate chips from a cookie using toothpicks and record their discoveries while learning how real archaeologists study artifacts.
Intro to Homeschooling - Presented by Author and Professional Speaker, Jennifer Henn
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about Homeschooling in this program. Oriented towards parents who are thinking about or are in the beginning of Homeschooling their children. By Atlantan, author and speaker, Jennifer Henn.
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