North Columbus Public Library 5689 Armour Road Columbus, GA 31909 706-748-2855
Self-directed program during Library hours. Reservations requested. Call 706-748-2855
EDIBLE ENGINEERING (Ages 6-11) Kids put architecture and engineering skills to work and learn how to build structures using edible building materials! Thur. September 17 | 3:30pm – Marshmallow Towers Thur. October 15 | 3:30pm – Catapulting Candy Corn Thur. November 19 | 3:30pm – Cookie Cars VIRTUAL DAY AT THE LIBRARY Do your kids need a place to work on their virtual day assignments? Visit together to use our computers, printers, wi-fi, and comfortable family workspace. Stick around for a scavenger hunt! Thur. September 24 | 10:00am-4:00pm KIDS’ ART LAB Try different types of art each month to create your own masterpieces! Dress for mess. Fri. September 25 | 3:00pm Fri. October 9 | 3:00pm Fri. November 20 | 3:00pm Fri. December 18 | 3:00pm Children’s Department TRICK-OR-TREATING AT THE LIBRARY! Celebrate Halloween with us! Drop in anytime for some spooktacular crafts and treats. Costumes welcome! Sat. October 31 | All Day LETTERS TO SANTA Did you know that North Columbus Public Library has a special connection with the North Pole? Drop your letter to Santa in our magic mailbox between November 24 and December 12, and get a personalized reply! (Include your name, age, and telephone number). Reply mail will be available for pick-up December 14-22. Mon. November 23 thru Fri. December 12 Children’s Department BOOKS AND COOKIES WITH SANTA (Ages 0-12) Santa’s stopping by the Library to spread some Christmas cheer! Come listen to him read a story, and then meet us in the Large Conference Room for cookie decorating! Thur. December 3 | 4:00pm SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA Make an appointment to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. This program is designed for children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory needs. Thur. December 10 | 10:00am
NORTH POLE HOLIDAY KIDS’ CRAFTS (Ages 0-12) Make ornaments, holiday cards, and other handmade crafts to take home or for gifts! All supplies will be provided. Sat. December 12 | 3:00pm TEENS CHIBI PORTRAITS Create a chibi style portrait of yourself or a friend. Sat. September 19 | 3:00pm LEATHERCRAFTING WITH HISTORIC WESTVILLE VILLAGE Explore the basics of leatherworking with staff from Westville. Learn the art and history of the craft, while creating a personalized stamped and stained leather bookmark to take home. Thur. September 24 | 6:00pm TEEN TAKEOVER: ART LAB Try different art supplies/mediums each month for a creativity-fueled break. Thur. October 1 | 6:00pm – Gothic Halloween paintings with Historic Westville Village Thur. November 5 | 6:00pm – Watercolor Bookmarks Thur. December 3 | 6:00pm – Fandom Perler Beads ANIME AND MANGA CLUB Obsessed with anime and manga? Head to the Library to spend an hour immersed in fandom! Debate the best characters and create themed art. Thur. October 8 | 6:00pm OTAKU TEENS: RAMEN TASTE TEST Taste and rank ramen flavors with other teens. Learn how to use chopsticks, too! Sat. October 17 | 3:00pm FRANKENTOYS Use parts from discarded toys to make your very own invention, exactly as silly/ terrifying/loveable/awesome as you choose! Thur. October 29 | 6:00pm TEEN TAKEOVER: THANKFUL FOR TEENS & SCREENS We’re thankful for Library teens! Play VR or participate in Smash Bros. battles and Mario Kart races while enjoying foods we’re
CHILDREN & FAMILIES SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: BABIES & TODDLERS (0-24 months) Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore! Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play – your child is on their way! Tues. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:00am Tues. October 6*, 13, 20, 27 | 10:00am Tues. November 3**, 10, 17, 24 | 10:00am Tues. December 1, 8, 15 | 10:00am Children’s Department SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: PRESCHOOL (Ages 3-5) Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore! Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play – your child is on their way! Tues. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 11:00am Tues. October 6*, 13, 20, 27 | 11:00am Tues. November 3**, 10, 17, 24 | 11:00am Tues. December 1, 8, 15 | 11:00am *Meet Fuzzy-Columbus Clingstones mascot **Meet Scorch-Columbus River Dragons mascot Children’s Department FUN FRIDAYS Kick off your weekends with a scavenger hunt and a fun activity based on a recommended children’s book! Fri. September 4, 11, 18, 25 | 2:00pm Fri. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 2:00pm 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. September 5 | 10:30am Fri. November 6, 13, 20 | 2:00pm Fri. December 4, 11, 18 | 2:00pm Children’s Department MERCER TEDDY BEAR CLINIC Unless otherwise indicated, all programs will be in the Large Conference Room.
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