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Full STEAM Ahead

Steam/stem
2026-08-05 15:00:00 2026-08-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Full STEAM Ahead Curious minds at work learning STEAM and having fun Fortson Public Library -

Wednesday, August 05
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-05 15:00:00 2026-08-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Full STEAM Ahead Curious minds at work learning STEAM and having fun Fortson Public Library -

Curious minds at work learning STEAM and having fun

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music- each time we meet we will be learning & discovering together

August 5 - make ocean slime

September 2 - apple towers

September 16- Ricky the rock and roll challenge

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Education |

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Fortson Public Library
tangela.osborne@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 5
Branch manager
Tangela Osborne
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Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 Closed
Sun, Jul 12 Closed
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Whodunit? - Unearth a Mystery
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all teen and tween detectives to help solve the mystery! Join us for a night of crime-solving fun!
Take & Make - DIY Fossils
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Stop by the YA section for a Take & Make craft: DIY Fossils. Available only while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
FACS Summer Bites - UGA Extension Office
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Explore fresh produce, healthy recipes, and tasty samples all in one place!
Informative Friday - World Brain Day
Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management
Clash of the Eeveelutions - Pokemon Battle
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
After creating and training your New Eveelution Pokémon, it’s time to step into the arena and let the battle begin. May the best Pokémon win!
ASL Workshop for Beginners
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Tween Tuesday - Dinosaur Bones Craft
Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
A time for tweens to get creative by making their own dinosaur bones craft. Intended for ages 9-12. All material provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 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.
Full STEAM Ahead - STEM
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM and STEM activities to go with the summer reading theme of Dinosaurs.
Fortson Computer Class
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
6/4/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 1 6/18/26 -- A+ Certification Prep Pt 2 7/2/26 -- Google AI Essentials 7/16/26 -- Intro to Responsible AI
PowerPoint Night
Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This is a night for teens to share what they are passionate about through making and presenting a presentation. Get creative, silly, or serious!
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Painting Pet Rocks
Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A fun and creative hangout where teens come together to paint and decorate their own pet rocks!
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Fortson's Cookbook Club - BBQ Cookoff
Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us each month to cook, share, and connect! Bring a dish based on the month's theme and enjoy conversation with fellow food lovers.
Tween Tuesday - Game Day
Tue, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
A time for tweens to get their game on with board games, puzzles, and card games. Play one of ours or bring your own! Intended for ages 9-12.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 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.
Teen Trivia Night - Strangers Things
Thu, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Welcome! Come test your knowledge of the Netflix hit, STRANGER THINGS!
Take & Make - Fill in the Blank Mysteries
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Stop by the YA section for a Take & Make craft: fill in the blank mysteries. Create your own mystery by filling in the blanks of the story. Available only while supplies last.
Toddler Dino-Dance
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Dance event just for toddlers Ages 18 months-4 years
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Literary LEGOs
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Completions will be placed on display for all the patrons to admire
No Talent Show
Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you have talent? You don't need to in this talent show! Show us what you got, all talents are welcome both big and small, silly or serious! No sign-up required!
Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Tween Tuesday - Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Can you find all the items in the scavenger hunt? Test your searching skills! Intended for ages 9-12.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 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.
Adult Game Night
Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Do you need a place to relax, meet new people, and enjoy casual games? We've got you covered!
Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler fun
Mystery Monday - Cold Case Club
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Using provided materials, a group of adults will work to solve fictional cold cases.
Teens Book Club - Reading: Red Star Rebels
Mon, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Looking for a vibe where books, snacks, and good conversations come together? Join our Teen Book Club! Each month we’ll explore exciting reads, talk favorite characters with fellow book lovers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Crafts - Origami Flowers
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This program will be for adults to learn simple origami flowers. All materials will be provided.
Tween Tuesday - Trivia Showdown
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Tween Ages 9-12!!! Get ready for the ultimate Showdown at the library! Test your knowledge, and battle it out through fun questions covering pop culture, books, music, games, movies and more!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 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.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Homeschool Artist Hour
Wed, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for Homeschool Artist Hour at the library—a creative space designed for homeschool students to explore, imagine, and express themselves through art!
Full STEAM Ahead - STEAM
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Science, technology, engineering, art and math
Full STEAM Ahead - Steam/stem
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Curious minds at work learning STEAM and having fun
Computer Class - Basic Computer skills
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your tech skills at the library! Topics include internet basics, online safety, typing, and using email or search engines.
YA Creators - DIY: Solar Oven
Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all teens! Get ready to cook up some science fun at our DIY Solar Oven program at the library!
Toddler Storytime and Playtime
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
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