STEAM Challenge

How AI Can Help You with Mr. Shunta Hall

Wed, Jul 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.

College Fair

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room,Storytime Room

We will be joined by local institutions and many out of state universities. Speak with college representatives about the admissions process, academic offerings, student life, financial aid and more!

T-Rex Tea Party

Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

For ages 4-10: Listen to a story, learn tea party etiquette, and enjoy dino-themed crafting, games, and delicious refreshments! A special guest just might make an appearance as well...

Writer's Club

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Learn how to use the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in a practical real life way.

Geology Lab with Panola Mountain State Park

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Learn about geology in a lab style program with Panola Mountain State Park! Tweens ages 9-12 will explore Mohs scale of mineral hardness in this rock and mineral exploration

Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Heritage Senior Center

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

Tween Night - Dinolymics

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room

Get ready for Dinolympics! Tweens ages 9-12 will compete in fun dinosaur-themed games and challenges at different activity stations.

Filing for Modification of Child Support - Presented by Attorney, Janeith Ward

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio

Should I file for modification of Child Support? Get your answers here. Attorney Janeith Ward will be presenting.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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!

Crafting Hour: Blooming Poems

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Let your words bloom! Teens and tweens will create origami flowers and write poems on the petals, combining art and poetry in a colorful, creative craft experience

Book Chat - My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Tellus Science Museum Traveling Fossil Trunk

Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room

Explore the world of fossils as we bring the Tellus Science Museum to you! Get ready to learn and examine real fossil samples through hands-on activities. This program is intended for elementary ages.

Creating Stone Mosaics

Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room

Create your own masterpiece! Teens will design and assemble stone mosaics, arranging colorful pieces into patterns or images for a fun, hands-on art experience

Adult Creative Writing

Thu, Jul 16, 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!

Fine Motor Friday - Dinosaur Scissor Practice

Fri, Jul 17, 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.

Ted Lasso Trivia - At Queen Bee Coffee Co.

Fri, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Pop on your finest tracksuit, grab a lawn chair, and join us at Queen Bee Coffee Co. on Friday, July 17th at 7:00 PM for two rounds of trivia that are sure to make you BELIEVE!

Coding Club

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

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

Adult Literacy: Grammar Basics for Adult Beginners

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

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.

Toddler Playdate

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.

Baby Storytime

Tue, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room

For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!

Adult Creative Writing

Tue, Jul 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 - Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Young adults are invited to join us each month to meet and discuss this month's book.

DIY Water Filters with Henry County Water Authority

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Storytime Room

Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to join the Henry County Water Authority to build their own water filters and learn how water is cleaned!

Intro to Canva Design - Presented by Mr. Shunta Hall

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

For beginners- learn how to use Canva on the computer to design posters, websites, and much more. It makes graphic design easy!

Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Heritage Senior Center

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

Cartooning with Mr. Al Waller!

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Learn cartooning basics with artist Al Waller! Tweens and teens will draw, create characters, and explore their artistic style. This program is intended for ages 8-13!

Mystery Craft! - DIY Format

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Get creative at Mystery Crafts! Features an array of fun crafting supplies for you to design your newest piece of art. DIY format.

Young Adult Crochet Club

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

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

ASL Workshop for Beginners

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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!

Acrylic Painting Class

Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Learn how to paint an abstract floral arrangement in the form of collage using acrylic paint, cardstock, pens and glue.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Wed, Jul 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.

Anine & Manga Hangout

Wed, Jul 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

Thu, Jul 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!

Fri, Jul 31, 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!

Mon, Aug 03, All day

Go on a YA book cover scavenger hunt! Spot the numbered covers, and match each one to your sheet by writing down the title you find. Track them all down and earn a fun prize when you’re done!

Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop - Sign up today!

Mon, Aug 03, All day

School may be back in session, but summer isn't over! Come celebrate National Coloring Book Day with us all week by designing and assembling your very own mini coloring book! All supplies provided.

Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

A beginner-friendly 4 part series with guided meditations, short teachings with readings and group discussion to help you feel more grounded.

Literary LEGOs - Back to School

Mon, Aug 03, 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!

Tue, Aug 04, All day

Go on a YA book cover scavenger hunt! Spot the numbered covers, and match each one to your sheet by writing down the title you find. Track them all down and earn a fun prize when you’re done!

Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class

Tue, Aug 04, All day

School may be back in session, but summer isn't over! Come celebrate National Coloring Book Day with us all week by designing and assembling your very own mini coloring book! All supplies provided.

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio

This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!

Wed, Aug 05, All day

Go on a YA book cover scavenger hunt! Spot the numbered covers, and match each one to your sheet by writing down the title you find. Track them all down and earn a fun prize when you’re done!

Crafting Hour: Bracelet Making

Wed, Aug 05, All day

School may be back in session, but summer isn't over! Come celebrate National Coloring Book Day with us all week by designing and assembling your very own mini coloring book! All supplies provided.

Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Get creative and design your own unique bracelets! Teens will explore fun techniques, colorful beads, and different styles to make wearable art and share their creations with friends!

Thu, Aug 06, All day

School may be back in session, but summer isn't over! Come celebrate National Coloring Book Day with us all week by designing and assembling your very own mini coloring book! All supplies provided.

STEAM Challenge - Spaghetti Tower

Thu, Aug 06, All day

Go on a YA book cover scavenger hunt! Spot the numbered covers, and match each one to your sheet by writing down the title you find. Track them all down and earn a fun prize when you’re done!

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gary Barham Community Studio

Take on a STEAM challenge and build the tallest spaghetti tower! Work in teams to design, test, and engineer a structure using spaghetti and marshmallows. Who can build the strongest tower?

Paint the Page! - Book Page Painting

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Adults, come for this fun event where we will tear pages out of old discarded books and create a meaningful word or quote by painting around it with acrylic paint.

Fri, Aug 07, All day

Go on a YA book cover scavenger hunt! Spot the numbered covers, and match each one to your sheet by writing down the title you find. Track them all down and earn a fun prize when you’re done!