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YA Book Club

2026 Reading Wrap Up!

2026-12-22 16:00:00 2026-12-22 17:00:00 America/New_York YA Book Club Celebrate your 2026 reading year! Teens will share their reading wrap-up, talk about favorite books, and swap recommendations for the year ahead. Come ready to chat about all things books! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

Tuesday, December 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-22 16:00:00 2026-12-22 17:00:00 America/New_York YA Book Club Celebrate your 2026 reading year! Teens will share their reading wrap-up, talk about favorite books, and swap recommendations for the year ahead. Come ready to chat about all things books! McDonough Public Library - Gary Barham Community Studio

McDonough Public Library

Gary Barham Community Studio

Celebrate your 2026 reading year! Teens will share their reading wrap-up, talk about favorite books, and swap recommendations for the year ahead. Come ready to chat about all things books!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Book Clubs |

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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 closed Friday October 23 due to Fall Staff Training Day
Mon, Oct 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 Closed
(Fall Staff Training Day)
Sat, Oct 24 Closed
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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!
Jeeper's Creepers Trunk or Treat
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Jeeper's Creepers Trunk or Treat!
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!
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Make Thank You Cards for 1st Responders
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
All Ages! Join us to make Thank You Cards for our 1st Responders in McDonough and Henry County. Show appreciation for the professionals we rely on to come out when they are called to an emergency.
Art Inclusive
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Tween Night - Cozy Hour
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to grab a seat and get comfy at Cozy Hour! Whether you want to challenge friends to a game, color, crochet, or play on the Nintendo Switch, there's something for everyone.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 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 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Adult Creative Writing- Afternoon Class
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gary Barham Community Studio
This is a safe space to tap into your creativity with writing prompts. Join us!
Fall Craft: Beaded Corn
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and learn about Indigenous peoples of the Southwest with a special craft using just pipe cleaners and beads! This program is intended for ages 7-12.
Small Business Navigator
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center
Fri, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.
Fall Fine Motor Tubs
Mon, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us all week long November 16-20 for Fall Fine Motor Tubs! Explore a different fall-themed activity every day and strengthen those fine motor skills! Intended for toddlers-early elementary ages.
Fall Sunflower Painting
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a late Fall flower painting class! We will learn how to sketch a sunflower and then paint it with acrylic paint on canvas.
Fall Fine Motor Tubs
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Join us all week long November 16-20 for Fall Fine Motor Tubs! Explore a different fall-themed activity every day and strengthen those fine motor skills! Intended for toddlers-early elementary ages.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 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 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy unstructured playtime with other toddlers.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Nov 17, 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!
Fall Fine Motor Tubs
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Join us all week long November 16-20 for Fall Fine Motor Tubs! Explore a different fall-themed activity every day and strengthen those fine motor skills! Intended for toddlers-early elementary ages.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Move with Ease: Beginner Yoga & Gentle Stretching
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Gentle yoga and gentle stretching class designed for adults of all fitness levels, including seniors and individuals with limited mobility.
Book Chat - The Anniversary by Alex Finlay
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Anime & Manga Hangout
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Fall Fine Motor Tubs
Thu, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us all week long November 16-20 for Fall Fine Motor Tubs! Explore a different fall-themed activity every day and strengthen those fine motor skills! Intended for toddlers-early elementary ages.
American Mahjong 101
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Trained Mahjong leader, Amber Villegas, will be guiding beginners to understand how to play the game! Let's play!
Coding Club
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Gilmore Girls Night
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Test your Stars Hollow knowledge with trivia game, make a themed craft, watch a favorite episode, and enjoy cozy fall snacks!
Fall Fine Motor Tubs
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Join us all week long November 16-20 for Fall Fine Motor Tubs! Explore a different fall-themed activity every day and strengthen those fine motor skills! Intended for toddlers-early elementary ages.
Hands of Hope Mobile Clinic - Hope in Motion
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
In partnership with Hands of Hope clinic, the mobile unit will be available every Friday at one of the five Henry County libraries from October 2026-February 2027.
Homeschool Art Hour - Owl Collages
Fri, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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!
Register
American Girl - Gnome-vember
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Bring your doll (any doll will do!) for a themed story followed by crafting and snack making! This event is intended for children ages 5-12.
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