Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System Volume 3 • No. 3
Live, Learn @ the Library
EVENTS • CLASSES
July, August, September 2015
www.arcpls.org
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System Hours of Operation www.arcpls.org HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY 823 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 706-821-2600
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MAXWELL LIBRARY 1927 Lumpkin Road Augusta, GA 30906 706-793-2020
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WALLACE LIBRARY 1237 Laney-Walker Blvd. Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-6275
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Dates to Remember Library Closures: Labor Day – Monday, September 7 – Closed, All Locations Staff Development Day – Monday, September 28 – Closed, All Locations
Special Events: Friday, July 24th – Summer Reading Program @ Your Library Day at the Augusta Greenjackets Baseball Game For more information, call: 706-821-2604 or email: eberhartk@arcpls.org September, 2015 – National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System Library Trustees: Gwendolyn Rountree – President Magdalene Newland Faye Smith Lillie Hamilton Brenda Morton David Scott Jacqueline Johns Phillip Williams Sue Pittman Steve Sanders – Friends of the Augusta Library David Scott – Young Men’s Library Association
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Library Branch Managers:
Headquarters Library................................................................ 3 Appleby Branch....................................................................... 9 Diamond Lakes Branch............................................................ 9 Friedman Branch.................................................................... 10 Maxwell Branch..................................................................... 11 Wallace Branch...................................................................... 12
Headquarters Library...............Darlene Price, Director Appleby Library.......................Eileen McCoy Diamond Lakes Library...........Darlene Price Friedman Library.....................Paulette Scurry Maxwell Library.......................Jeff Stinson Wallace Library.......................William Gray
Headquarters Children’s Programs July Wednesday, July 1 10:15 am Story Time with Kathy Crosson Come enjoy stories with the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System’s own retired librarian Kathy Crosson! Registration recommended. 706-821-2623. Thursday, July 2 2:00 pm Science Time with Richmond County 4-H Rockets to the rescue and oil slick clean-up. Students will build and launch a rocket to safely deliver food to people stranded on an island. Students will attempt to clean up an oil slick using special polymers. For children ages 4th grade and up. Registration required. 706-821-2623 Tuesday, July 7 10:15 am Sean Poppy and the Savannah River Ecology Lab Animals Critters, snakes, and baby alligators, oh my! Come join Sean Poppy as he shows us native animals to the CSRA. All ages are welcome. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623
Wednesday, July 15 10:15 am Everyone Needs a Home with Richmond County 4-H Young students will learn the elements that humans and animals need to create a home. Students will learn where different animals live and then draw a home using what they have learned. For grades Kindergarten-2nd grade. Registration required. 706-821-2623
Wednesday, July 8 10:15 am Introduction to Journaling with Cheryl Corbin Come join Cheryl Corbin, the coordinator of the Augusta Writers, as she teaches 4th graders and up how to start their own journal. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required. 706-821-2623 Thursday, July 9 10:30 am Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Show the Children’s Department what artistic talent you have by coming to decorate the library’s sidewalk. Children will be given chalk to draw with, or they can bring their own chalk. This event is limited to 10 participants. Registration required. 706-821-2623
Tuesday, July 21 10:15 am Sharpie Pen Science with the Richmond County 4-H Students create a small piece of take home art while learning the concepts of solubility. For children ages 4th grade and up. Registration required. 706-821-2623 Wednesday, July 22 10:15 am Music Class with MiniMarie Andrews from Mocha Scholars Join MiniMarie as she teaches children the value of music and how they can dance, sing, and interact with music. Open for all ages.
Tuesday, July 14 10:00 am Tye Dye Fun with Richmond County 4-H Bring your own white t-shirt and create a one of a kind funkadelic shirt! All ages are welcome. Registration required. 706-821-2623.
Friday, July 24 7:05 pm Summer Reading Night at the Augusta Greenjackets Bring your summer reading to a
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close the right (and fun!) way by attending the Augusta Greenjackets game. Each child that completes his/her summer reading before this date will get a ticket to this Greenjackets game for free!!
August Monday, August 3 10:15 am Story Time with Mr. Ondre Come join us as we host a special Story Time for Tots with the library’s own Ondre Williams! For ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623 Tuesday, August 11 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Raccoons It’s the first story time of the 2015 school year! Join us as we read about cute and rascally raccoons! For ages 3-7. Registration required. 706-821-2623
Headquarters Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, September 15 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Morris Museum of Art Ms. Jenna from the Morris Museum of Art will be our guest reader for today! For ages 3-7. Registration recommended. Please call 706-821-2623.
Wednesday, August 19 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Counting Fun Join the Children’s Department as we learn to count our way to excellence. 1-2-3- YIPPEE!! Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623
Tuesday, August 25 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: What’s Happening to Grandpa? Please join us for a special story time with Beth Williams of CSRA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association as she reads from What’s Happening to Grandpa? This heartwarming book is about a grandparent with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kate is determined to understand her grandfather. She wants to help him remember their special times together so these memories that will remain in their hearts forever. This book is a great resource for explaining the disease to children. Limited to 20 participants. For ages 3-7. Registration required. 706-821-2623 Wednesday, August 26 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Ocean There’s a commotion in the ocean! Come learn about the ocean and some of the creatures that live in it. Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623
September September National Library Card Sign Up Month Come check out our interactive display for National Library Card Sign Up Month! Tuesday, September 1 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Cows Moo-ve on over for a cowthemed story time! For ages 3-7. Registration required. 706-821-2623. Wednesday, September 2 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Household Pets Dogs, cats, and bunnies, oh my! It’s time to talk about what purrrrfect pets we might have at home. Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623. 4
Headquarters Tuesday, September 8 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Grandparents This year National Grandparents Day is on September 13. Join us for a special story time as we celebrate grandmas, grandpas, abuelos, abuelas, nanas, poppas, Grammies, mimis, geegees, and all the special names we have for the special older adults in our children’s lives. Grandparents are welcome to attend. Registration required. 706-821-2623 Wednesday, September 9 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Bugs Get ready for some creepy crawly fun with this story time! Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623
Wednesday, September 23 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Outer Space A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away there is an awesome story time for toddlers. Come join the Children’s Department for our out of this world story time! Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration recommended. 706-821-2623
National Hispanic Heritage Month Come check out our display for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Tuesday, September 29 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Hippos Hip, hip, hooray for hippos! For ages 3-7. Registration required. 706-821-2623
Wednesday, September 30 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Teddy Bears Cuddly, teddy bear friends are the best! Tuesday, September 15 Bring your favorite Wednesday, September 16 stuffed animal 4:00 pm for this story Bilingual Story Time time all about Join us for a special afternoon teddy bears! story time with ACHA (Asociación Recommended for ages 0-3. Cultural Hispanoamericana) as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Registration required. 706-821-2623 Month. Open to all ages. Martes, 15 de septiembre Miércoles, 16 de septiembre 4:00 pm Hora de Cuentos Bilingües Únase a nosotros para una tarde especial de hora de cuentos bilingües con ACHA (Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana) mientras celebramos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. Abierto para todas las edades. Wednesday, September 16 10:15 am Story Time for Tots: Colors Go on a kaleidoscope of colors adventure. Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration is recommended. 706-821-2623 Tuesday, September 22 10:15 am Big Kids Story Time: Foxes What does the fox say? Find out in this fun and furry story time! For ages 3-7. Registration required. 706-821-2623 5
Headquarters BEYOND THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE: HEALTH EDUCATION AT THE LIBRARY
The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library at Georgia Regents University and the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library are sponsoring a series of presentations focusing on health education and health literacy. The series will focus on health topics of interest to local residents, including asthma, sickle cell anemia, heart health, nutrition, obesity, and diabetes. Health Literacy classes will focus on how to find reliable health information for yourself and others and how to talk to your doctor to get what you need out of your healthcare. Presentations will be on the first Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm, starting August 4th. For more information and the specific schedule, please call 706-821-2604 or go to www.arcpls.org. TOPICS AT HEADQUARTERS August 4 - Sandra Turner, NP: Blood Pressure September 1 – Dr. Renuka Mehta: Asthma TOPICS AT BRANCHES Wallace Branch: August 18 – Kim Mears: Consumer Health/Online Searching at Friedman Branch: September 15 – Dr. Renuka Mehta, Asthma
ONGOING MEETINGS AT HEADQUARTERS AA
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm 3rd floor meeting room
It’s Your Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, 6pm Children’s Puppet Room
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday YoungMakers Club Headquarters Library – 6:00 pm * 3rd floor Computer Lab Join other teens as we learn about modern technological advancements and maybe make a few of our own. July YA Super Hero Expo Saturday, July 11, 2015 2:00 pm * 2nd floor YA@AL’s Place Teens 11-17 are invited to present their self-penned superhero character. Powerpoint, storyboard or video format preferred. For more information or to register to present (mandatory): 706-821-2604 or eberhartk@arcpls.org August & September Monthly After Hours Scavenger Hunt Friday, August 28th & Friday, September 25th, 2015 5:30 pm * 2nd floor YA@AL’s Place For more information or to register to present (mandatory): 706821-2604 or eberhartk@arcpls.org 6
Headquarters Celebration of the Culture of Argentina, Colombia, Perú, Puerto Rico and Venezuela Saturday, July 18, 6pm-8pm Join the library and the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana (ACHA) in celebrating the culture and independence of Argentina, Colombia, Perú andVenezuela, and in celebrating the culture and the Constitution Day of Puerto Rico. There will be authentic music from each country, cultural presentation, documentary, folkloric dance groups, dance and other surprises. Hispanic dishes made by ACHA members will be available for sampling. If you want to be part of the entertainment and/or have something typical from Argentina, Colombia, Perú, Puerto Rico or Venezuela that you would like to exhibit or show to the general public, contact ACHA’s Vice President and Events Coordinator, Juan E. Rodríguez at juanrodriguez@e?lcervantino.org?. Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration Saturday, September 12, 4pm-8pm Join the library and the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana (ACHA) for the kickoff of the National Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be authentic Hispanic music, folkloric dance groups, a cultural presentation, documentary, exhibits and more. Hispanic dishes made by A.C.H.A. members will be available for sampling. If you have any Hispanic countries items you would like displayed at this event please call 706-394-9378 or 706-461-4888. Please visit www.elcervantino.org for more information about ACHA and the organization’s events and activities. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions that Hispanic Americans have given to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The term Hispanic, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Spanish speaking people in the United States of any race.
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The observation started in September 1968 when Congress of the United States authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. Twenty years later, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30 day period. Public Law 100-402, enacted into law on the 17th of August of 1988, authorizes and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating the 15th of September through the 15th of October as “Hispanic Heritage Month”.
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The 15th of September was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence from Spain on the 15th of September of 1821. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days from Spain on the 16th of September and 18th of September of 1821, respectively.
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Lastly, let’s not forget that the 12th of October, Columbus Day or “Día de la Raza”, also falls within this 30-day period.
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- written by Edwin A. Perez, Treasurer and Spanish Instructor Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana 7
Headquarters Society for Creative Anachronism The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the study of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. There are 50,000 participants worldwide who recreate many different aspects of these eras, including fighting, fencing, archery, and numerous arts and handcrafts. Members learn about the eras they study through research and by wearing the clothing of the time and doing the activities practiced between 600 and 1600 A.D. The SCA is open to all. If you would like more information about the SCA and how you can become involved, please go to www.sca.org. Or contact your local group: Shire of Border Vale Keep – Newcomer Liaison Stacey Berg – baronessaldis@ gmail.com or 706-951-2437. Or join us for a business meeting at the Augusta Richmond County Library’s main branch on Telfair ST at 7 P.M. the second Monday of the month.
G eorgia H eritage R oom Tuesday, July 14 6:00 pm Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay In February of 2014, the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library was honored to screen the historical documentary, Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay, based on the life of enslaved Edgefield potter, David Drake. The film tells the story of a discovery made in 2006 when archaeologists from the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program unearthed several shards of alkaline-glazed stoneware from a 1950s-era archaeological site within the boundaries of SRS. Each fragment was painstakingly fitted together until the entire pot was reassembled, revealing a signature etched into the clay. The name spelled out in beautiful script was “Dave.” The discovery inspired Archaeologist, George Wingard to begin researching David Drake’s life, which culminated, with the assistance of filmmaker Mark Albertin, in the making of the film. Since its screening at the Augusta Public Library in 2014, Discovering Dave has been entered into film festivals all across the United States and won multiple awards. Please join us in the auditorium of the headquarters library auditorium as we once again screen the film, and welcome George Wingard who will discuss David Drake’s life, the film, and the pot discovered by SRARP. Wednesday, August 5 2:00 pm Is Something Fishy in Augusta Canal? Are trout living in the canal? Do rare plants lurk in the shoals? Are alien invaders choking out the natives? Through a program sponsored by the National Park Foundation,
Davidson Magnet School high school students have been studying the canal and its environment. The young citizen-scientists will share their discoveries and reveal their findings including the potential for establishing a trout fishery in the Augusta Canal. Program will take place in the auditorium of the headquarters library. Thursday, August 20 2:00 pm Beyond Basics: Taking Family History to the Next Step Go beyond Ancestry.com and census records! This intermediate-level workshop will teach individuals what other records are available when conducting family research. Using the United States Census as a starting point we will explore how to determine what other records can be located , and where, allowing for a more complete picture of an ancestor’s life. Call (706) 826-1511 to register.
Remembering the Former Town of Savannah River Site A collection of artifacts on display through July from the former towns of Ellenton and Dunbarton, South Carolina. Exhibit is on loan from the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and located in the Georgia Heritage Room on the third floor of the headquarters library. Call (706) 826-1511 for details.
ONGOING CLASSES
The Walls Do Talk: Translating Adinkra Symbols in Southern Architecture Heritage Preservation advocate, Ms. Joyce Law, presents a photograph exhibition of diverse residences and commercial buildings in neighborhoods of Richmond and Aiken Counties, from Summerville to Hammond Ferry that are decorated with West African cultural symbols known as adinkra. These symbols have popularly become a standard of Southern architecture, however, more than looking nice they have cultural meaning. Textiles, furniture, and other decorative pieces also repeat these themes. Visit the library’s Georgia Heritage Room during August and September and see if your home is represented.
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Tuesdays July, August, September 10:00 am A one-hour workshop covering the basic rules of genealogical research, and briefly discusses the various resources one can access and how. Class size is limited, so call (706) 826-1511 to register.
GEORGIA HERITAGE ROOM HOURS Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00 Saturday 1:00-5:00 Closed Sundays (706) 826-1511
Appleby Branch Children’s Programs
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Wednesday, August 12 10:30 am Coffee Can Book Bowling Game Come and join us for fun! Registration required. 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 1 10:30 am Craft Class by Robin Turi, sponsored by 4-H Student will make Refrigerator Magnets, Tie Angels and Foil Art. Ages K-5. Registration required. 706-736-6244 Wednesday, July 8 10:30 am Special Program sponsored by the Augusta Public Library Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Come show off your superhero skills during story time. All ages. Registration required. 706-736-6244 Saturday, July 11 2:30 pm Afternoon Movie Monsters vs. Alien, PG Registration required. 706-736-6244 Wednesday, July 15 10:30 am Gardening Craft with Mrs. Kathy Crosson – Registration required. 706-736-6244 Wednesday, July 22 10:30 am Tye Dye with Turi Robin, sponsored by 4-H – Bring your own white or light colored t-shirt. Registration is a must! 706-736-6244
Saturday, August 15 2:00 pm Crafternoon Bring the whole family to the library and create a variety of simple crafts for kids. Registration required. 706-736-6244 Wednesday, August 19 10:30 am Back to School Story Time School starts this week! Are you ready? Join us for stories, songs and crafts to take home, all about going back to school. Registration required. 706-736-6244
Every Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30 pm Toddler Story Time Join us for stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. Ages 18 months and up. Registration required for groups of 10 or more. 706-736-6244
Friday, July 24 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Parent Appreciation Day! Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Testing! Stop by for a SPECIAL treat after you drop off your kids Summer Reading Logs at Appleby Library. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! 706-736-6244
Saturday, September 26 2:00 pm Cinderella Around the World Story time and Craft Registration required. 706-736-6244
Saturday, July 25 2:30 pm Matinee Movie for Adults Please call for title and PG through R rating. Registration required. 706-736-6244
Teen Programs September Saturday, September 5 2:00 pm Teens Welcome! Make-It and Take-It Crafternoon Coffee Bean Candle Holder Registration is a must! 706-736-6244
September September National Library Card Sign-Up Month Visit your local library for more information. 706-736-6244
Adult Programs
Wednesday, September 2 10:30 pm Drama & Performance Program Story Time Read a book about emotions, after the story, the presenter will assign each child specific emotions to act out while the others guess. Registration required. 706-736-6244
July Thursday, July 16 2:00 pm Game Day for Seniors Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Cards and more! Bring a Friend! 706-736-6244
Americans check out more than eight books a year, on the average. They spend $35.81 a year for the public library – about the average cost of one hardcover book. ______________ There are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S. – a total of 16,766 including branches. Source: Quotable Facts About America’s Libraries, ALA Office for Research & Statistics; ALA Public Information Office. All facts compiled in 2012.
Diamond Lakes Branch Children’s Programs July Wednesday, July 1 10:30 am Animal Super Heroes Animals can be super heroes too! Come enjoy a story time about super hero animals with Miss Aspasia from the Downtown Library. Required registration begins Monday, June 1. Best for ages 2-7. 706-772-2432
Monday, July 6, 13 & 20 2:00 pm Family Super Movie Enjoy a movie rated G or PG on the library’s almost-big screen. After Monday May 25, phone 706772-2432 for the movie’s title and MPAA rating. No registration. Bring your own snacks. All ages.
need to create a home. Students will learn where different animals live and then draw a home using what they have learned. Required registration begins Monday, June 1.Best for ages 5-8. 706-772-2432 Thursday, July 16 10:30 am Tye Dye Want to create a fun one of a kind funkadelic shirt? Bring your own white t-shirt and join 4-H for Tye Dye. Best for ages 8 and
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up. Required registration begins Monday, June 1. 706-772-2432
August Saturday, August 8 11:00 am For Passion Authors Book Signing Event Join us as Michael Williams, Corey Washington, John Daryl Blouin, C. Davis, Lori Evang, Portuguese Brown, Ella Young, Takisha Perry, and Christine Jones sign copies of their various books for all ages.
Diamond Lakes Branch Tuesday, August 4 & 18 10:30 am Crafty Time for Tots Join us as we have fun making crafts. Best for ages 18 months to 4 years old. Required registration begins Monday, August 3. 706-772-2432
September Tuesday, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:00 am Preschool Story Time Stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Best for ages 3-5. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 706-772-2432 Tuesday, September 8 & 22 10:30 am Young Children’s Story Time Songs, finger plays, and story readings best for children ages 0-3. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 706-772-2432
Teen Programs July Tuesday, July 14 10:30 am No-Slip Super Hero Socks for Teens Join us as we make no-slip super hero socks! Transform a pair of regular socks into no-slip socks; just bring a pair of clean socks and your imagination. Best for ages 12-17. All supplies provided! Required registration begins Monday, June 1. 706-772-2432
Wednesday, July 15 August 19 & September 16 5:00 pm Teens @ Your Library Join your friends at the library for movies, crafts, and/or board games. Required registration. Best for ages 12-17. 706-772-2432
Tuesday, July 21 2:00 pm Your Tech, Your Way Bring your device - phone, tablet, laptop, etc. - and receive oneon-one assistance from library staff. Required registration begins Monday, June 1. 706-772-2432 Wednesday, July 22, August 19 & September 16 10:30 am Classic Games for Seniors Bring a friend and enjoy a morning of classic games such as bingo, checkers, chess, etc. No registration necessary.
Adult Programs July Wednesday, July 8, August 5 & September 2 10:30 am Classic Movie for Seniors Enjoy a classic movie on the library’s almost-big screen. No registration necessary. Bring your own snacks. Call 706-772-2432 to find out what we will be showing this month!
August Tuesday, August 4 2:00 pm Computing for Beginners Learn the basics of using personal computers and mobile devices. Required registration begins Monday, August 3. (This class continues on August 11). 706-772-2432
Thursday, July 9, August 13 & September 10 10:30 am Special Program for Special Needs Join us for short films, crafts, and other activities for adults with disabilities. Registration required. 706-772-2432
Tuesday, August 18 2:00 pm Internet for Beginners Learn the basics about browsing the internet. Required registration begins Monday, August 3. 706-772-2432
Monday, July 20, August 17 & September 21 5:00 pm Coupon Class with Alicson Roberts Join Alicson Roberts as she gives a class on saving money with coupons. Registration is required. 706-772-2432
Tuesday, August 25 2:00 pm Social Media for Beginners Learn the basics about social media such as twitter, Facebook,
Pinterest, etc. Required registration begins Monday, August 3. 706-772-2432
September Tuesday, September 1 2:00 pm Introduction to Word A brief introduction to Microsoft Office Word 2010. Learn about the basic features. Required registration begins Monday, August 31. 706-772-2432 Tuesday, September 8 2:00 pm Introduction to PowerPoint A brief introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Learn about the basic features. Required registration begins Monday, August 31. 706-772-2432 Tuesday, September 15 2:00 pm Introduction to Publisher A brief introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2010. Learn about the basic features. Required registration begins Monday, August 31. 706-772-2432 Tuesday, September 22 2:00 pm Computing for Beginners Learn the basics of using personal computers and mobile devices. Required registration begins Monday, August 31. (This class continues on September 29). 706-772-2432
Friedman Branch The regular programming schedule for Friedman Branch will resume in the Fall. Until then, please join us for the following activities:
Children’s Programs Tuesdays in July August & September 10:00 am Is Everyone Ready For Fun? Story Time Join us for fun stories and activities. Registration is required for groups of 6 or more. 706-736-6758.
Adult Programs Mondays, August 3 & 10 – Spanish Class Review @ 6:45 pm ONLY Mondays, August 17, 24 & 31 Mondays, September 14, 21, & 28 3:30 pm – Advanced 5:30 pm – Beginner Spanish Classes with Edwin Pérez of the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana Come learn to speak Spanish or improve your conversational skills. Registration is required. 706-736-6758. 10
Maxwell Branch Children’s Programs July Wednesday, July 1 10:00 am Storytime: Wildlife in Your Backyard Meet and learn about native animals with the Savannah River Ecology Lab Registration required for 6 or more. 706-793-2020 Wednesday, July 1 3:00 pm Radioactive Slime Craft Registration required. 706-793-2020 Thursday, July 2, 9, 16 & 23 2:00 pm Summer Lego Club Use your creativity and build anything you can imagine! Tuesday, July 7 10:00 am Movies at Maxwell: Despicable Me Tuesday, July 7 3:30 pm Paws for Literacy All children are welcome to read to a therapy dog. They love to listen to a good book! Wednesday, July 8 10:00 am Storytime: “My Hero, My Dad, the Nurse” Local author Maggie Dorsey will read her book about a hero dad. Registration required for 6 or more. 706-793-2020 Wednesday, July 8 3:00 pm Flying Superhero Pictures Craft Registration required. 706-793-2020 Friday, July 10 10:30 am Craft Class With 4-H. Grades K-5. Registration required. 706-793-2020 Saturday, July 11 1:30 pm Meet and Greet with Your Favorite Superheroes Come visit, hang out, and take photos with your favorite superheroes Tuesday, July 14 10:00 am Movies at Maxwell: Despicable Me 2 Wednesday, July 15 10:00 am Storytime: Everyone Needs a Home Join 4-H and learn where different animals live and then draw a home Registration required for 6 or more. 706-793-2020
Wednesday, July 15 3:00 pm Superhero Glider Craft Registration required. 706-793-2020
Adult Programs
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Tuesday, July 21 10:00 am Movies at Maxwell: Sky High
Monday, July 6 2:00 pm Saturday, August 1 Saturday, September 5 10:00 am Clipping and Clicking for Savings! Come learn how to get maximum savings with your shopping dollars by clipping paper and/or clipping electronic coupons redeemable at your favorite store or website.
Tuesday, September 1 5:30 pm Liberation Philosophies of South Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific Presented by Dr. Matthew Hutcherson from Paine College Registration required. 706-793-2020
Wednesday, July 22 10:00 am Storytime: Every Hero Has a Story Have a blast and sing along with Mr. Bill, Nancy, and Guitar George Registration required for 6 or more. 706-793-2020 Wednesday, July 22 3:00 pm Superhero Picture Frames Craft Registration required. 706-793-2020
September Wednesday, September 30 10:00 am Storytime: With Mr. Bill, His Guitar George and Girlfriend Nancy “Let’s Fall in Love with Reading, Singing, and Laughing”. Registration required for 6 or more. 706-793-2020
Teen Programs July Tuesday, July 14 3:30 pm Doctor Who TV Episode Marathon Over 1 hundred collectibles will be on display
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Tuesday, July 7 5:00 pm Reading and Book Signing of “The Book of Poems” With author Gaynard Smith Registration required. 706-793-2020 Thursday, July 9 5:30 pm Dialogue and Language: They are Not the Same Presented by author Hawk McKinney Registration required. 706-793-2020 Thursday, July 23 5:00 pm Beginning Genealogy Presented by Tina Rae Floyd from the Georgia Room (downtown) Registration required. 706-793-2020 Thursday, July 30 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “Stardust” by Neil Gaiman 706-793-2020
Wednesday, August 5 11:00 am 17 Days This is an interactive DVD designed to educate young women ages 13-19 years old about birth control, sexually transmitted infections and healthy relationships. All participants will receive a $10 gift card to Target. Organized by Dominique Doyle from Planned Parenthood. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 18 5:30 pm The Historic Trees of Redcliffe Presented by Park Interpreter Elizabeth Laney from the Redcliffe Plantation House Historic Site Registration required. 706-793-2020
Tuesday, August 11 3:00 pm Introduction to “Black Butler” “Black Butler” is a manga written and illustrated by Yana Tobosol. Hosted by Josh Gibson.
Thursday, August 27 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything” by Philip Ball. All are welcome!
August
Thursday, September 10 5:30 pm The 21st Century Black Male: Still Victimized in a So-Called Post Racialized Society Presented by Marva Stewart, Assistant Professor of English from Paine College and Jeffrey Lanier Jones, Adjunct Professor of English from Paine College Registration required. 706-793-2020 Saturday, September 12 10:30 am Herbal Healing With Faye Wallace Registration required. 706-793-2020 Saturday, September 12 1:00 pm Explorations in Southern Folk Christianity Presented by Dr. John Hayes, Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Regents University Registration required. 706-793-2020 Tuesday, September 15 5:30 pm Black Thought in the Modern Era Presented by Dr. Anthony Neal from Paine College Registration required. 706-793-2020 Saturday, September 19 3:00 pm Suicide Prevention and Postvention Presented by Jen Miller from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Registration required. 706-793-2020 Thursday, September 24 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson. All are welcome!
Wallace Branch programming will resume in the Fall. 11