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North Cobb Regional Library • 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw 770-801-5320 • www.cobbcat.org/venue/north-cobb-regional-library 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays

North Cobb Regional Library patrons are asked to limit visits to browsing, completing library account transactions such as checking out items, picking up available reserved materials, and renewing or signing up for a library card. Patrons entering the library will be screened with a temperature check and required to wear masks. A limited number of computers are available by reservation. Study and community meeting rooms will remain closed. The outdoor book drop is open.

Online digital resources are available for all ages. All library programs are being held virtually with individual links available at www.cobbcat.org. Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 Virtual Writers Group 4:30-5:15 p.m. For ages 18 and older to learn writing techniques, give supportive feedback and provide motivation to write. This creative writing group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month via Google Meet. Registration is required to receive the virtual meeting info. For more info, contact Frances LaPlante or Neely Simpson at 770-801-5322. Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 Monday Mystery Madlibs All day. Participants get the chance to rewrite a classic story using their creativity. The story changes monthly. There are two forms of the program, one for all ages and one for 8 and older. Select appropriate form online. For questions or to request a print version, email Amanda. Sanders@cobbcounty.org. Nov. 9, 16 Storytime @ Home Library staff has created a special kit to help facilitate the storytime experience in your home. Each themed kit will be featured around a new or popular picture book and include questions and rhymes to facilitate learning as well as the supplies for a simple themed craft. The book will not be included in the kit. Kits can be picked up from either South Cobb or Vinings. Trapped Under the Waves: Virtual Escape Room 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This sci-fi and suspense virtual escape room is for teens, tweens and adults. In this adventure, participants will solve puzzles and make choices that influence the story and change your path to the end. Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7 Family Art Time 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For families with children ages 4-8. Every other week, families are invited to pick up packets with art supplies for that week’s craft at the East Cobb branch (4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta). The craft will be related to a book. Supplies are limited and are on a first-come, firstserve basis. Nov. 9, 16, 23 Girls Who Code 6:30-7:30 p.m. Less than a quarter of computing jobs are held by women, and that number is declining. Join the @ GirlsWhoCode movement at the North Cobb Regional Library to close the gender gap in tech. Club meets every Monday for grades 6-12. Registration required. For information, email vidhya.jagannathan@cobbcounty.org. Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Explorations in Flavor - Cooking for Tweens and Teens 4-5 p.m. For ages 10-18. Take the burn out of cooking by becoming more confident in the kitchen. Explore ingredients, learn recipes and techniques to create memorable food. A list of shopping items will be sent prior to the session. November’s session will feature quick and easy dinner starters while December’s class will highlight fun festive foods. For more information, call the Mountain View Regional Library at 770-509-4964. Nov. 12 Book Chat 1-2 p.m. Enjoy a different title each month in a relaxed environment. This month’s book is “Daisy Jones and the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Virtual Book Chat uses Google Meet. Registration required. The Last Word Book Discussion 4:30-5:30 p.m. Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Group reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction. Discussion will take place via Google Meet. November’s selection is “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Nov. 19 Virtual Kids Create 3-3:30 p.m. For children ages 4-8. Join Gritters librarians every third Thursday to color, cut, paste and/or draw together. Materials used will be easily found at home. This month’s session will be on paper folding. Jane Austen Book Club 5:45-6:45 p.m. Group meets once a month on the third Thursday using Google Meet for the next 12 months in order to read all of Austen’s published works and some retellings. Registration required. This month’s book is Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” The December selection is “Umarrigeable” by Soniah Kamal. Nov. 23-26 Take and Make Steam Craft Kit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For children ages 5-12. Each kit will include a fun craft that children can complete while learning about a science or math concept. Pick up a kit at South Cobb Regional Library (805 Clay Road, Mableton) while schools are on Thanksgiving break. Reserve a kit online or by calling 678-398-5834.