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Adulting 101

Can You Survive the Week?
2026-10-19 17:00:00 2026-10-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Adulting 101 Can you survive a week of adult life? Balance a budget, pay bills, solve surprise problems, and make smart choices in this interactive life skills challenge for teens. Fortson Public Library -

Monday, October 19
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-19 17:00:00 2026-10-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Adulting 101 Can you survive a week of adult life? Balance a budget, pay bills, solve surprise problems, and make smart choices in this interactive life skills challenge for teens. Fortson Public Library -

Can you survive a week of adult life? Balance a budget, pay bills, solve surprise problems, and make smart choices in this interactive life skills challenge for teens.

Think adulting is easy? Put your skills to the test in this interactive life simulation! You'll receive a weekly budget, pay bills, manage your schedule, and face unexpected challenges - from car repairs to grocery shopping and surprise expenses. Every decision affects your outcome, so spend wisely, solve problems, and see if you can make it through the week with money left in your pocket. It's a fun, hands-on way to build confidence in budgeting, planning, and real-world decision making.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Games | Education |

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Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Computer Class Outreach at Bear Creek Senior Center - Basic Computer Skills
Tue, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tween Tuesday - Cozy Coloring
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween Ages 9-12!!! Join us for Tween Tuesday: Cozy Coloring at the library—a relaxing, creative break made just for tweens!
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Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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YA Creators - Make-up 101
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Challenges will be displayed in the main area of the library
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Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Baby Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Computer Class - Basic Computers
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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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Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for some book talk. Bring your own book or read our pick for the month: Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel by A.W. Jantha.
Adult Crafts - Acrylic Painting, Fall Landscapes
Tue, Oct 06, 1:00am - 2:00pm
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Baby Storytime - story and playtime
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Preschool Storytime - storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Homeschool STEAM Hour
Wed, Oct 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Homeschool learners are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities, experiments, and creative challenges.
Full STEAM Ahead - Steam and Stem
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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using science, technology, engineering, art and math to have fun
Teen Night Trivia - Stranger Things
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Step into the Upside Down for a Stranger Things trivia night! Test your knowledge of Hawkins, monsters, mysteries, and memorable moments to see if you can survive the challenge.
Practical Magic Tarot Club - Fall Spreads for the Season Ahead
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join our new Adult Tarot Club at the library. Discover card meanings, practice readings, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed environment. All levels welcome!
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Fri, Oct 09, All day
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Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Preschool Storytime - storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 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 Book Club - Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Computer Class - Mastering The basics
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Build your tech skills at the library! Topics include internet basics, online safety, typing, and using email or search engines.
STEM Program: Codebreakers of the Revolution
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Adulting 101 - Can You Survive the Week?
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Can you survive a week of adult life? Balance a budget, pay bills, solve surprise problems, and make smart choices in this interactive life skills challenge for teens.
Baby Storytime - story and playtime
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
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