Columbus Public Library 3000 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31906 706-243-2669 CHILDREN & FAMILIES Unless otherwise indicated, all children’s programs will be in the Aflac Children’s Department. COZY COLORING COMPETITION Participants will be given a blank coloring sheet prompt to color using the materials of their choice. At the end of each month, we will pick winners to display. Entries will be judged on their vibrancy, shading, blending and other techniques. September – December Daily during regular Library hours. COLUMBUS CHILDREN’S COLLECTIVE MAGAZINE The magazine created by kids, for kids! Throughout each month, kids can submit short stories, drawings, poems, comics, jokes, fun facts and more. At the end of the month, the magazine will be available in the Aflac Children’s Department for families to take home. September – December Daily during regular Library hours. TAKE AND MAKE: KAWAII CLUB Do you like cute things with googly eyes? Or adorable miniatures that can fit into the palm of your hand? Stop by and make something KAWAII. Bundles are first-come, first-served. Every Tuesday | 10:00am TAKE AND MAKE: ORIGAMI Fold up something cute and exciting to get your brain back on track. Bundles are first-come, first-served. Every Tuesday | 10:00am BATTLE OF THE BOOKMARKS! Pick up your blank bookmark in the Library, design it yourself and turn it back in to be entered in the competition. Winners will have their bookmarks printed for everyone to take! Tues. September 1 – Wed. September 30. DISCOVERY HUB (Ages 3-5) Join us for this dynamic programming series tailored to expose young minds to a world full of discovery and wonder. Wed. September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00am – Let’s Move! Wed. October 7*, 14, 21, 28 | 11:00am – Neighborhood Friends (*Fire Safety Week) Wed. November 4, 18, 25 | 11:00am – Blast From the Past Wed. December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00am – Go for Gold! KIDS’ ART STUDIO (Ages 5-12) Join us and get creative! Each session allows you to unleash your inner artist by experimenting with different materials and styles. Tues. September 1, 15, 29 | 4:00pm
Self-directed program during Library hours. Reservations requested. Call 706-243-2813. Appointment required. See program for more info.
AMERICAN GIRL ® BOOK CLUB (Ages 5-12) Are you a Samantha, Claudie, or Kaya? Join us to talk about your favorite American Girl ® books and their crafts. Choose your own book to talk about each month. Feel free to dress as your favorite! Wed. September 2 | 4:00pm Wed. November 4 | 4:00pm Wed. October 7 | 4:00pm Wed. December 2 | 4:00pm SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: FAMILY (Ages 0-5) 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!
Thur. September 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10:00am Thur. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:00am Thur. November 5, 12, 19 | 10:00am Thur. December 3, 10, 17 | 10:00am
Synovus Meeting Room A+B LEGOs ® IN THE LIBRARY
Build. Create. Engage. Discover. Join us in using your brain to construct LEGO ® masterpieces based on a challenge theme. When we learn, we win!
Thur. September 3, 10, 17, 24 | 4:00pm Thur. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 4:00pm Thur. November 5, 12, 19 | 4:00pm Thur. December 3, 10, 17 | 4:00pm
SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: RHYTHM AND RHYME (Ages 0-5) 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.
Fri. September 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10:00am Fri. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10:00am Fri. November 6, 13, 20 | 10:00am Fri. December 4, 11, 18 | 10:00am Synovus Meeting Room A+B SIMPLE STEPS: PLAY (Ages 0-5)
Designed to complement Simple Steps Storytime, our play stations promote literacy through activities that incorporate singing, talking, reading, writing, and of course playing! Sat. September 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:00am Sat. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10:00am Sat. November 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:00am Sat. December 5, 12, 19 | 10:00am SCAVENGER HUNTS Stop by on your own time—complete at your speed! A New Hunt is posted every Sunday and available all week! Tues. September 8 – Amelia Bedelia
Sun. September 13 – Minecraft ® Sun. September 20 – PBS Kids Sun. September 27 – Football Sun. October 4 – Fraggle Rock Sun. October 11 – Wacky Weather Sun. October 18 – Ghost Hunt Sun. October 25 – Goosebumps Sun. November 1 – Dia de los Muertos Sun. November 8 – Mo Willems Sun. November 15 – Reptiles
Tues. October 13, 27 | 4:00pm Tues. November 10, 24 | 4:00pm Tues. December 8, 22 | 4:00pm
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