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STEAM Challenge

Mystery Upcycle Bags
2026-09-28 17:00:00 2026-09-28 18:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Challenge Can you create something amazing from scraps? Tweens and teens will open a mystery bag of recyclables to upcycle the contents into a creative STEAM invention! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Monday, September 28
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-28 17:00:00 2026-09-28 18:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Challenge Can you create something amazing from scraps? Tweens and teens will open a mystery bag of recyclables to upcycle the contents into a creative STEAM invention! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

Gary Barham Community Studio

Can you create something amazing from scraps? Tweens and teens will open a mystery bag of recyclables to upcycle the contents into a creative STEAM invention!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

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 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 Closed
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop - Sign up today!
Mon, Aug 24, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, 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.
Crochet Club
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Wed, Aug 26, 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!
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Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Coding Club
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Sensory Sparks
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For ages 0-5: Calling all early explorers! Join us for an hour of sensory play and early literacy fun.
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 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!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Sep 01, 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!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
Writer's Club
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Rustic American Flag Pallet Painting Craft - Labor Day Home Decor
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready for some fun! Join us as we use acrylic paint to cover a small wooden hanging sign in the design of an American Flag.
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Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
We love our Seniors! Drop-in at the Heritage Senior Center for one on one assistance with your phone, tablet or laptop. First come first serve.
Design a Bookmark!
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Design a Bookmark!
Wed, Sep 09, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Crochet Club
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Design a Bookmark!
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Small Business Navigator
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
International Dot Day STEAM Centers
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
For K-5th grade: Make your mark! Celebrate International Dot Day with STEAM activities inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot. Bring your creativity and love for art; we'll provide the rest!
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Design a Bookmark!
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Get creative and design your own bookmark! Drop by the Young Adult Department anytime this week to create a unique bookmark inspired by your favorite books, characters, or artistic style!
Homeschool Art Hour - Leaf Printmaking
Fri, Sep 11, 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!
Homeschool Art & Chill
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Relax, create, and connect! Homeschool tweens and teens can unwind, learn new art techniques, and make something awesome with no experience needed!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3
Join our Young Adult Crochet Club. Bring your own projects and work alongside with others.
Literary LEGOs - Weather & Natural Disasters
Mon, Sep 14, 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!
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 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!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Sep 15, 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!
Crafting Hour - Watercolor Bookmarks
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Create your own watercolor bookmark in this creative and relaxing craft session! Design a unique piece of art to keep your place in your favorite books. All supplies provided!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 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 - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Coding Club
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Join our McDonough Coding Club and learn all about Scratch Coding! This program is designed for ages 7-17.
Fine Motor Friday - Bear Boat Rescue
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
We love our Seniors! Drop-in at the Heritage Senior Center for one on one assistance with your phone, tablet or laptop. First come first serve.
Tween Night - Create a Papel Picado
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to join us for Tween Night as we create colorful papel picado! Learn how to fold and cut vibrant tissue paper banners inspired by traditional Mexican folk art.
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop- SPANISH VERSION - Sign up today!
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Una serie de cuatro partes, ideal para principiantes, que incluye meditaciones guiadas, breves enseñanzas con lecturas y discusiones en grupo para ayudarte a sentirte más centrado.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 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!
Toddler Playdate
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Sep 22, 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!
YA Book Club - Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This month our Young Adult Book Club will be discussing Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Crochet Club
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio,Memory Lab @ Gary Barham Community Studio
Bring your crochet project and join us in talking about the most recent book you've read!
Anime and Manga Hangout
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
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