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Cobb County Public Library System www.cobbcat.org

WEST COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY

1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw 770-528-4699 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays

Oct. 7, 14, 21

West Cobb Craft Club will meet Thursdays, 10 a.m.noon. Do you knit, crochet or work with yarn? Or, do you want to learn how, while making friends? Join the group to craft, and get inspired. All skill levels are welcome (especially beginners). Bring your own yarn. 770-528-4699. Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

Baby Storytime on the Green incorporates early literacy activities (recommended for ages birth-17 months) while singing, moving, reading, playing and meeting new friends outdoors. Registration is not required, and this event is weather permitting. Meet by the trees to the left of the main entrance, 10:30-11 a.m. Bring something comfortable to sit/crawl on. 770-528-4623.

Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Nov. 2-3

Outdoor Storytime at West Cobb is outdoors, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. Storytime will last approximately 25 minutes, and it is recommended for ages 17 months-5 years. The same storytime will be presented on both days. Registration is not required. Bring your own blanket or chair. 770-528-4623.

Oct. 13, 20

School Age Genre of the Month Buffet: Scary

Fiction is for school-age students, grades 3-5. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., students can choose a book on Oct. 13, and come back to discuss the books and complete a fun activity on Oct. 20. Registration for both weeks is open. Email suzanne.brizzi@cobbcounty.org for more information. Oct. 21

The Thursday Explorers program meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Bring your own pumpkin to this session to decorate with sparkles, spiderwebs and other spooky supplies at the pumpkin decorating art bar. Space is limited, and registration is required. Email april.cota-hobbs@cobbcounty.org for more information.

NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY

3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw 770-801-5320 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4

Meetup for Adults With Special Needs will take place in the multipurpose room, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adults with special needs are invited, along with their caregivers, to meet new friends and enjoy stories, crafts, games, movement and music. No registration is required. For more information, contact kristin.gwin@cobbcounty.org Oct. 11, 25

North Cobb School-Age Storytime is designed for children in kindergarten-second grade, 4-4:45 p.m. Weather permitting, this event will take place outdoors. Otherwise, activities will be conducted inside the children’s program room. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open on the event calendar at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

North Cobb Girls Who

Code, is a fully virtual club for girls interested in developing websites and software, task automation, data analysis and data visualization that meets Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Girls not only will learn to program, but also about bravery, resilience and activism. Scan the QR Code to register. Oct. 12

Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia: A

Discussion With Author Lisa M. Russell is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Join the discussion exploring the rich history of North Georgia towns that are no more, as described in Russell’s 2018 book, “Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia.” Contact Virginia Everett at virginia.everett@cobbcounty.org for more information.

Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Nov. 2-3

North Cobb Play Café. Weather permitting, drop by the Play Café in the North Cobb Library amphitheater on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for selfdirected outdoor play stations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No reservation required. Bring your own snacks. For ages 18 months-7 years old.