Library Events

@ the Library

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

Nov. 8, 15

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.

Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1

Weekly Chess Meetups are 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Open play for all ages and family-style instruction is available. Space is limited. Masks and registration are required.

Nov. 16-17, 20, 23-24, Dec. 1

Outdoor Storytime is weather permitting, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 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.

Nov. 17

School Age Books and Craft Meetup: Sci-Fi is for school-age students, grades 3-5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Register online on the Library Events page. Email suzanne.brizzi@ cobbcounty.org for more information.

Nov. 18

The Thursday Explorers program meets 3:30-4:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. This session will be storytime with picture books, followed by a short movie and craft. Space is limited, and registration is required. Email april.cota-hobbs@cobbcounty.org for more information.

Nov. 22

Fourth Monday Book Discussion will meet virtually in November 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Fifty Words for Rain” by Asha Lemmie. The link to the meeting is available on the website on the Library Events page.

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

Through Nov. 30

Acworth and Kennesaw Historic Scavenger Hunts

allow you to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and learn about local history. Pick up a copy of each hunt at the library, identify each site on the form and return it to the library by Nov. 30 to be eligible to win a box of books.

Nov. 8, 22

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.

Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6

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, 6:307:30 p.m. Girls not only will learn to program, but also about bravery, resilience and activism. Scan the QR Code to register.

Nov. 9

Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia: A Discussion

With Author Lisa M. Russell is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Join the discussion exploring mill village life of once vibrant communities, as described in Russell’s 2020 book, “Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia.” Contact Virginia Everett at virginia. everett@cobbcounty.org for more information.

Nov. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30, Dec. 1

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

Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30

Tuesday Family Storytime is 10:30-10:50 a.m. and 11:3011:50 a.m. All ages are invited for songs, stories and rhymes that enhance early literacy and social skills. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open at 10 a.m. each Thursday.