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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation & Sensory Play
2026-11-06 11:00:00 2026-11-06 12:00:00 America/New_York 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation & Sensory Play It's time to celebrate our littlest readers who have completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge within the last year! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Friday, November 06
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-11-06 11:00:00 2026-11-06 12:00:00 America/New_York 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation & Sensory Play It's time to celebrate our littlest readers who have completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge within the last year! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

It's time to celebrate our littlest readers who have completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge within the last year!

This program is geared towards kids who have yet to begin kindergarten. In addition to the graduation ceremony, all can join us for a super fun sensory playtime that promotes early literacy and fine motor skills!

If your reader is graduating, you will receive an invitation. All are welcome to help us celebrate our graduates!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Social | Education |

TAGS: | Toddlers | Babies |

McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
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Mon, Oct 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 Closed
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Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 08, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Halloween Yoga Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Study Room 1
Yoga Storytime is back with a Halloween twist! We will read a spooky story, practice breathing exercises, and engage in calming movement. This program is intended for ages 5-10.
Writer's Club
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Fri, Oct 09, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Fine Motor Friday - Wrap the Mummy
Fri, Oct 09, 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.
Stranger Things Trivia - At Queen Bee Coffee Co.
Fri, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Grab your party, dust off your Ham radios, and bike on down to Queen Bee Coffee Co. on Friday, October 9th for an epic night of Stranger Things trivia!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Art Inclusive
Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
We believe art is for everyone; no exceptions! Join our welcoming, judgment-free community art space for teens to explore your creativity, express yourself, and feel completely seen and valued.
Adult Literacy
Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
We are pleased to have Southern Crescent Technical College coming to the library to talk about adult literacy information and ESL resources.
Tween Night - Spooky Crafting
Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate spooky season with a Halloween craft night! Tweens ages 9-12 will make ghostly creations and other fun Halloween-themed crafts while showing off their creativity.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Wed, Oct 14, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
October Adult Crochet Group
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Come to crochet with your fellows! **Bring the project you are already working on** We'll work and chat about what we've been reading!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 15, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Backyard Chicken Keeping Workshop
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Led by Mr. Marquis McDowell, join us for an overall review on keeping chickens in your backyard. Learn where to buy chicks, how to keep them, what equipment you need and when, what breeds are best.
Coding Club
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Fri, Oct 16, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Mon, Oct 19, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
STEAM Night: Ozobots & Coding
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Code, create, and experiment with Ozobots! Join us for a hands on STEAM Night filled with robotics and coding challenges.
Ben Franklin's Kite Making Workshop
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us as we make colorful kites out of paper! While you're here, celebrate America 250 and learn about Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment. This program is intended for ages 5-12.
Murder Most Puzzling, a 2-in-1 event!
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Collaborate to solve a jigsaw puzzle AND a murder mystery!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Tue, Oct 20, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Oct 20, 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 - Bring Your Favorite Spooky Book!
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tweens and teens are invited to bring a favorite spooky book to talk about! Share recommendations, talk about eerie reads, and add new titles to your fall TBR list.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Wed, Oct 21, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 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 - The Terror by Dan Simmons
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 22, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Mon, Oct 26, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
American Girl - Cinderella Skeleton
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Registration is appreciated!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Tue, Oct 27, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Halloween Jeopardy!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Test your Halloween knowledge in a spooky game of Jeopardy! From classic monsters and haunted history to scary movies, candy, and Halloween traditions. Compete for bragging rights and prizes!
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Preschool Storytime - Wear a costume!
Wed, Oct 28, 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. Wear your favorite costume for Halloween!
October Adult Crochet Group
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Come to crochet with your fellows! **Bring the project you are already working on** We'll work and chat about what we've been reading!
Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Spooky Cat Cafe - Meet adoptable kitties!
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room,Storytime Room
Come meet and play with adoptable cats from Winging Cat Rescue and learn about how to help community cats with the Henry County Animal Initiative! While you're here, enjoy a delightfully spooky treat.
Human Trafficking Awareness Class
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Parents and Caregivers: Learn about how to recognize signs of Human Trafficking and what to do if you see it in the community.
Spooky Cat Scavenger Hunt - Happening All Month Long!
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Can you find all the spooky cats? Search the Young Adult section in the library for cats dressed in Halloween costumes during this month-long scavenger hunt. Find them all and get a prize!
Homeschool Art Hour - Silly Kusama Pumpkin Painting
Fri, Oct 30, 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!
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Homeschool Art & Chill
Fri, Oct 30, 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!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Fri, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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
Gratitude Jars Arts & Craft
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Begin November with thankfulness! You'll creatively design a jar to take home where you can keep a daily gratitude note. A joyful experience in expressing gratitude during the month of November.
Literary LEGOs - Pokémon!
Mon, Nov 02, 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!
Young Adult Crochet Club
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Nov 03, 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 - Mason Jar Leaf Lanterns
Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Create a cozy fall craft by designing your own mason jar leaf lantern! Use colorful leaves and creative techniques to make a glowing decoration perfect for the fall season.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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.
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Adult Creative Writing- Evening Class
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Cold Case Club
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Calling all TRUE CRIME fans! Work together to solve a fun fictional cold case using evidence analysis (provided by the library), teamwork, and logical reasoning.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation & Sensory Play
Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
It's time to celebrate our littlest readers who have completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge within the last year!
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