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Banned Books Week Word Search
2026-10-02 10:00:00 2026-10-02 18:00:00 America/New_York Banned Books Week Word Search Banned Books Week for 2026 is October 4th to the 10th. Complete the word search available during this time to learn more about commonly challenged titles and how you can support the freedom to read! Locust Grove Public Library -

Friday, October 02
10:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-02 10:00:00 2026-10-02 18:00:00 America/New_York Banned Books Week Word Search Banned Books Week for 2026 is October 4th to the 10th. Complete the word search available during this time to learn more about commonly challenged titles and how you can support the freedom to read! Locust Grove Public Library -

Banned Books Week for 2026 is October 4th to the 10th. Complete the word search available during this time to learn more about commonly challenged titles and how you can support the freedom to read!

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Locust Grove Public Library
meaghan.davidson@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 4
Branch manager
Meaghan Davidson
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Saturday September 05 due to Labor Day Weekend
Mon, Aug 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Book Walk & Talk
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Want to meet new people and talk about your favorite books? Do you like to stay active? Then this program is for you! Join us for an hour long, unique book talk experience.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Zine Hour
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create, trade, and share your own zines! No experience needed—just your ideas. All supplies provided, plus a handout on zine history and tips. Help us build a teen zine library!
Chocolate History Experience
Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore the history of chocolate with samples. Understand the origins of our favorite sweet treat and where it is heading.
Library Bingo
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
In honor of Library Card Sign-up Month drop by Locust Grove Public Library and complete our fun bingo card to receive a small prize as well as discover more about the amazing world of libraries!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
LEGO Free Build
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Come drop by and make a LEGO creation! All LEGOs will be provided and will remain at the library.
All About Resumes & Cover Letters
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Need to create or update your resume? Never done a cover letter and need to for that new job posting? Then this is the right program for you! Learn all the tips and tricks to creating these documents.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
AI Awareness Workshop
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
With the rise of AI, it is important to know how to discern real from fake. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of AI pictures and videos and learn to spot real pictures and videos.
Tween Night - Yarn Canvas Art
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and make a fun art piece with us using yarn, glue, and a canvas! All supplies will be provided.
Baby Play
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Explore sensory activities that support fine motor skills! Enjoy bins, bags, and fun learning with your little one. For ages 0–1. New discoveries each month!
Comic Book Bookmarks
Fri, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come and make your own bookmark to take home from old comics! All materials will be supplied.
Homeschool Fine Arts Club - Quinn Antonio Briceño
Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Homeschoolers can explore famous artists, try new art techniques, and connect with others in this fun, creative, and social fine arts club. All materials provided!
Research 101 - How to Get Started
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Need help getting started with research for school? Come drop by and learn about helpful resources and how to get started on becoming a lifelong learner.
Creative Writing Support Group
Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity.
Polka Dot Flowers
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Celebrate Dot Day with a colorful, creative craft at the library!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Scrapbooking Social
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you like crafting with paper? Are you looking for fun ways to keep your memories alive and share them with others? Then join us for an hour of scrapbooking and chatting with other participants!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
GA Farm Bureau Read Aloud
Wed, Sep 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Enjoy a fun, farm-themed read aloud with books, songs, and learning activities led by GA Farm Bureau! A perfect mix of fun and education—no registration required!
Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Come and make fun shrinky dinks to take home while making new friends! All materials will be supplied.
Sink the Boat STEM Challenge
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Put your engineering skills to the test with aluminum foil boats! Build a boat that won't sink and learn about buoyancy, balance, and design!
Noiseless Novels
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your own book to read silently with the group, then talk a bit about what you're reading! This program is intended for adults.
Crack the Case: Murder Mystery Puzzle Club
Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Put your detective skills to the test at our Murder Mystery Puzzle Club!
Tween Science - Bird Identification
Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a fun science lesson where we learn about Georgia native birds and how to identify them by both sound and visuals!
Sourdough Basics & What Could go Wrong
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn from our very own baker/librarians how to make an amazing sourdough loaf and other recipes as well as troubleshooting tips.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Teen Crochet Time
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun new series where we bring our crochet projects and work on them together! Beginners welcome and hooks/yarn are provided for practice.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Watercolor Class
Thu, Sep 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Welcome fall with color and creativity! Join us at the Locust Grove Library for an adult watercolor class where all skill levels can follow along to create a beautiful, fall-inspired painting to keep.
Maker Space Free Time
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Let your imagination run wild with provided supplies like yarn, paper, and stickers to create different pieces of art! Markers, pens, and colored pencils will be available as well.
Tissue Paper Popsicles
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a craft inspired by Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! Come create your own tissue paper popsicles artwork.
Creative Writing Support Group - Poetry Edition
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join fellow writers for a 30–45 minute writing sprint, followed by discussion and support on writing craft, roadblocks, and creativity. This session is focused on poetry!
Watercolor Class
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Welcome fall with color and creativity! Join us at the Locust Grove Library for an adult watercolor class where all skill levels can follow along to create a beautiful, fall-inspired painting to keep.
Toddler Sensory Play - At Queen Bee Coffee
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Explore, play, and learn! This sensory program builds early literacy, supports toddler development, and gives caregivers a chance to bond—without the mess at home!
Literary LEGOs - Magical Creatures
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Every other 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!
Gaming Hour
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and play different board and video games with us while we make new friends!
Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join fellow sci-fi & fantasy fans to discuss thrilling tales of distant galaxies, epic quests, magical realms, and futuristic adventures!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Origami Drop-In
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Drop in and make some origami to take home! All supplies and instructions will be provided.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Nostalgia Night - Totally Spies
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you miss the '90s and 2000s? Want to reminisce about the good old times? Then join us for Nostalgia Night! Bring your friends and make new ones! September's theme is Totally Spies.
Cat Cafe
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Love cats and your library? Celebrate Black Cat Awareness Month and drop by our cat cafe where you can meet adoptable, cuddly cats and learn how you can support your local rescues!
Banned Books Week Word Search
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Banned Books Week for 2026 is October 4th to the 10th. Complete the word search available during this time to learn more about commonly challenged titles and how you can support the freedom to read!
Sensory Storytime
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime with gentle stories, songs, and activities designed to engage young children in a calm, welcoming environment.
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