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SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK STORYTIME (Ages 0-5) Come and join us for an unforgettable event where children can meet real firefighters, explore a fire truck up close, and learn all about fire safety. We’ll start with engaging stories about firefighters and fire safety, followed by a hands-on experience with the fire truck. Wed. October 7 | 11:00am UNO, DOS, TRES CRAFT! (Ages 4-8) Uno, Dos, Tres Craft introduces Spanish to children in a hands-on form. Through crafts and stories, concepts such as numbers, colors, animals, and family are used to explore a new culture. Sat. October 24 | 3:00pm FOL Room MERCER TEDDY BEAR CLINIC Student doctors from the Mercer University School of Medicine show your children what happens at the doctor’s office using our teddy bear friends as patients! To make a potentially scary experience less intimidating, we’ll demonstrate how gently we can check heartbeats, blood pressure, and more. You are welcome to bring your own stuffed animals for a checkup! Sat. November 21 | 10:30am Claudya Muller Family Area SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: SANTA AT THE LIBRARY (Ages 0-5) Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to your Library! Join us for a magical time as Santa shares festive stories and gifts. Time for environment. This program is designed for children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory needs. Call 706-243-2782 for appointments. Fri. December 11 | 11:00am TEENS RETURN OF THE ROBOT(ICS) TEAM In this spooky-themed program, participants can drive LEGOs ® brick robots to collect candy and build Halloween-themed pictures and wishes to follow. Wed. December 2 | 11:00am Claudya Muller Family Area SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly mini-robots. Come and learn from your local robotics team, the Columbus Space Program, who will also have their full-sized robot on display! Tues. October 13 | 6:00 pm
Sat. October 3 | 2:00pm – Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar Graham Sat. November 7 | 2:00pm – Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari Sat. December 5 | 2:00pm – On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy D. Snyder FOL Room Chess imitates life. Watch the moves you make! Learn winning strategies for chess and for life from encouraging community mentors. Tues. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 4:30pm Tues. October 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4:30pm Tues. November 3, 10, 17, 24 | 4:30pm Tues. December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 4:30pm Claudya Muller Family Area MLT LIBRARY BLOCK PARTY Welcome to your Mildred Terry Library! Enjoy family-friendly activities and snacks and learn about all your library has to offer. Sign up for a library card or update your ALL AGES UNPLUG...FOR CHESS’ SAKE! Bring your well-loved clothing in need of TLC! Staff from Westville will host a “repair and flair” drop-in workshop to teach you sewing basics to mend your wardrobe. Sat. September 19 | 10:00am-3:00pm HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Different countries will be represented along with samples of food, stories, and crafts. Sat. September 26 | 1:00-3:00pm BASKET WEAVING WITH HISTORIC WESTVILLE VILLAGE Learn the basics of basket weaving with staff from Historic Westville. Guests of all ages are invited to make their own papercraft and yarn basket. Tues. November 10 | 5:00pm 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG Join us for the annual “12 Days of Christmas” sing-along! Wear your ugly sweater or bring existing one and get some cake! Tues. September 15 | 5:30pm REPAIR & FLAIR WITH HISTORIC WESTVILLE VILLAGE one to decorate on-site. Get here before Santa takes all the milk and cookies! Tues. December 15 | 6:00pm Claudya Muller Family Area
Looking to improve your technology skills or better understand your devices? Call us at 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One-on- One appointment! Mon. | 10:30am, 11:00am, or 4:00pm Wed. | 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, or 4:30pm Thur. | 10:30am or 11:00am Computer Lab GET HOOKED! CROCHET CLUB Adults of all experience levels are welcome to this non-judgmental group of crochet enthusiasts. Learn in a group environment and create and share projects with the community. Sat. September 26 | 4:00pm Sat. October 24 | 4:00pm TOOLS, TALK, & SUPPORT: PARENTING NEURODIVERSE KIDS This is a group where parents/caregivers of neurodiverse kids and teens can share experiences, gain coping tools, reduce stress, and build resilience for your family’s growth and well-being. Presented in partnership with the Pastoral Institute. Tues. October 27 | 6:00pm CROCHET SPARKLY ICICLES & ORNA- MENTS Join fellow crochet enthusiasts to create a sparkly icicle or other festive ornament. Attendees should know how to chain and single crochet. Sat. November 14 | 2:00 pm FRIENDSGIVING: “FIND FRIENDS” Find new friends this ‘Friendsgiving’! Come meet new people in an interactive setting filled with games and holiday goodies. Take our friendship quiz and find your seat at the table. Tues. November 17 | 6:00pm SURVIVING THE SEASON: MANAGING DEPRESSION DURING THE HOLIDAYS Learn how to recognize signs of depression and helpful coping skills to get you through hard times. Presented in partnership with the Pastoral Institute. Tues. December 1 | 6:00pm
BOOK CLUBS BOOKS -N- BANTER
Join us for this adult book club on the first Saturday of the month. We read a variety of books and new members are always welcome!
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