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Take & Make: Holiday Charms
2026-12-18 00:00:00 2026-12-18 23:59:00 America/New_York Take & Make: Holiday Charms Turn a little holiday cheer into a tiny creation! Pick up a DIY Holiday Charm kit and create your own festive mini book-inspired charm to keep, display, or give as a gift. Fortson Public Library -

Friday, December 18
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Add to Calendar 2026-12-18 00:00:00 2026-12-18 23:59:00 America/New_York Take & Make: Holiday Charms Turn a little holiday cheer into a tiny creation! Pick up a DIY Holiday Charm kit and create your own festive mini book-inspired charm to keep, display, or give as a gift. Fortson Public Library -

Turn a little holiday cheer into a tiny creation! Pick up a DIY Holiday Charm kit and create your own festive mini book-inspired charm to keep, display, or give as a gift.

Get crafty this holiday season with Take & Make: DIY Holiday Charms! Inspired by our DIY Mini Book Charms, this festive Take & Make lets participants create a miniature holiday-themed charm featuring their own design. Choose a favorite holiday book, create a winter inspired cover, or invent an original festive design. Follow the included instructions to assemble your mini creation and turn it into a charm that can be attached to a bag, keychain, or other accessory. It's a fun way to combine books, art, and holiday creativity in one tiny project.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Arts & Cultural |

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tangela.osborne@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 5
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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
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Halloween Costume Contest
Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Show off your Halloween spirit! Stop by in costume between 3 and 7 PM, have your photo taken, and enter our costume contest. Library staff will choose a winner, and we'll announce it later that week.
Cold Case Club Outreach at Bear Creek Senior Center
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Step into the shoes of a detective at the Bear Creek Senior Center’s new Cold Case Club, where you'll team up to crack an intriguing fictional mystery
Tween Tuesday: Monster Genetics Lab
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Become a monster scientist! Experiment with monster traits, create your own creature using genetics, and discover how inherited characteristics are passed from one generation to the next.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 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 Draper
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A gathering of minds reading the book chosen by the group.
Homeschool Book Club - Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Book club that is geared for homeschool families who are grades K4-5th grade.
Supernatural Hunter Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Become a hunter for the day! Search the library for hidden supernatural creatures, artifacts, and clues to complete your hunter's case file and earn a reward.
Backyard Chicken Workshop
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether your just starting or just need a refresher, the Backyard Chicken Workshop will teach you about safe, healthy, and ethical chicken keeping.
Take & Make - Halloween Logic Puzzle Pack
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Pick up a Halloween Logic Puzzle Pack! Solve the spooky puzzles at home, then return your completed pack with the correct answers to earn a special prize.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 30, 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!
Mystery Monday - Cold Case Club
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Think your detective skills are top tier? Put your true crime chops to the test, At Fortson's Mystery Monday: Cold Case Club, adults will work together to solve (fictional) cold cases!
YA Book Club: The Scorpio Races
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for some book talk. Bring your own book or read our pick for the month: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater.
Adult Crafts - Acrylic paint-- Fall Foliage
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy acrylic painting class where we’ll capture the beauty of autumn leaves. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll supply the rest * While Supplies Last*
Tween Tuesday: Candy Corn Engineering Lab
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Put your engineering skills to the test! Use candy corn and simple building materials to design, build, and improve structures through fun STEM challenges.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Homeschool STEAM Hour
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
using science, technology, engineering, art and math to have fun
Computer Class - Basic Computing
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Teen Night Trivia: America 250th
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with Teen Night Trivia! Test your knowledge of US history, presidents, states, pop culture, and more in a fun trivia showdown.
Cold Case Club
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Battle for speediest solve with other branches in the Henry County Library System! Using provided materials, a group of adults will work to solve fictional cold cases.
ConnectAbility Fair - A resource for families with special needs
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
This fair is for families/caregivers who would benefit from local resources with medical, emotional or financial support for family members with special needs.
Hands of Hope Mobile Clinic - Bringing Healthcare Closer to home
Fri, Nov 06, 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
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 06, 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!
Computer Class Outreach at Bear Creek Senior Center
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn computer basics in a relaxed setting. Each class covers a different topic like mouse and keyboard skills, internet safety, email, and more. 56 McDonough St, Hampton, GA
Tween Tuesday: Cards of Gratitude
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens will get creative while making handmade cards filled with encouraging and thankful messages to share with others in the community.
Farm to Friendsgiving: Journey of Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discover the farm-to-table journey of Thanksgiving favorites! Explore where holiday foods come from and how farmers help bring a Friendsgiving feast to the table.
Take & Make - Thanksgiving Gratitude Paper Chain
Fri, Nov 13, All day
Celebrate Thanksgiving by creating a colorful gratitude paper chain! Write something you're thankful for on each strip, then connect them to create a festive decoration.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 13, 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!
Adulting 101: Holiday Survival
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Get ready for the holiday season with Adulting 101! Learn practical skills for budgeting, gift planning, holiday etiquette, time management, and handling common holiday challenges.
Crochet and Display
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come show off your current fiber craft projects at Fortson Library's Crochet and Display. Meet with other crochet enthusiasts to share projects, get tips, and socialize with other crafters!
Fortson's Cookbook Club - Thanksgivings Best Sides
Tue, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Thanksgiving Through Time
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Travel through time to discover how Thanksgiving traditions have changed! Tweens will explore food, celebrations, and history through interactive games and challenges.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
AWE: Adults Who Excel - Collage Art
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
A welcoming space for adults with special needs to connect and enjoy sensory-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity and build community.
Computer Class - Basic Computing
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Friendsgiving Game Night
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate friendship and gratitude at Friendsgiving Game Night! Enjoy Thanksgiving-themed games, friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 20, 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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