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North Cobb Regional Library
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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 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
SUMMER ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
TEEN CRAFT EVENTS
www.cobbcounty.org/library/learning-programs/summer
Cobb Library System’s fun, social and entertaining summer adventure challenge is open through July 31. This year, it’s easier and more exciting for all ages to enjoy reading and learning all summer:
Young Children
Sign up young kiddos to begin building language and reading skills. Reading to young children, even infants, increases word recognition and vocabulary.
Students K-12
Students are at risk of losing two-three months of reading and math skills during the summer. Keep students learning and engaged by encouraging them to complete the summer adventure challenge.
Adults
Make some time to experience the joys of reading; it’s a great way to relieve stress and engage the brain.
2-3:30 p.m., ages 12-18. All supplies provided. Registration required. All attendees will be in a large room in the library with ample space to spread out. All attendees will be required to adhere to all library policies. For more information, email kristin.gwin@cobbcounty.org or call 770-801-2747.
July 15: Alcohol inks. These inks stain. Wear appropriate clothes in case of an accident. Gloves will be provided.
July 22: Beginner weaving. Walk-A-Storytime Discover a new interactive storytime rhyme in the amphitheater each week this summer. Follow the signs along the marked path to participate in this fun family activity that encourages physical movement and literacy skills. Scan the QR code at the end of the walk to watch a video about how to do the rhyme at home.
July 12, 19
Family STEM Nights
Bring the family to the amphitheater on Mondays this summer from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a fun STEM activity. Activities may include making paper circuits, rubber band helicopters and experimenting with chemical reactions. Registration opens online at 10 a.m. the Thursday before. In case of rain, activities will move indoors. Contact the Children’s Department with questions, 770-801-5322.
July 13, 20
Family Storytime
Stop by for songs, stories and rhymes to enhance early literacy and social skills from 10:30-10:50 a.m. or 11:30-11:50 a.m. Parents or caregivers are expected to stay and participate in all activities. Registration opens online at 10 a.m. the Thursday before. All storytime participants must be on the registration list; no walkins allowed. Masks are encouraged for all adults and children age 5 and older.
July 13-15, 20-22
North Cobb Play Cafe
10 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 2-7. Stop by the Play Cafe in the North Cobb Library amphitheater on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this summer, weather permitting, for self-directed outdoor play stations. No reservations required. Bring snacks.
July 15, 22
Meetups for Special Needs Adults
10:30-11:30 a.m., for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Meet new friends and enjoy stories, crafts, games, movement and music. No registration is required. For more information, email Kristin.Gwin@ cobbcounty.org or Vidhya.Jagannathan@cobbcounty. org, or call 770-801-5320.
July 27
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Join the July book discussion at the library from 2-3:30 p.m. This month’s title is Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2019 novel, “The Water Dancer.” Copies of the hardcover book are available at the library. E-book and audio e-books are available via library users’ Overdrive or Libby accounts. For more information, email virginia.everett@ cobbcounty.org or call 770-801-5320.
Reads that Ease Back-to-School Jitters
Back-to-school season seems like the most cringeworthy time of year, but it doesn’t have to be. Our friends at the North Cobb Regional Library have put together a list of available books that might help as we count down to August. Whether your children are nervous about their first day of school or simply hoping to hold on to some of that summer fun, we hope these books can put a smile on their faces.
“I Got the School Spirit” by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Connie Schofield-Morrison’s high-energy, rhythmic book is filled with fun onomatopoeia that capture the sounds of the school day, and award-winning Atlanta artist Frank Morrison’s urban mannerism illustrations pop off the page.
“The King of Kindergarten” by Derrick Barnes
Derrick Barnes walks readers through a fantastic first day of kindergarten using humor and whimsy. Vanessa BrantlyNewton’s playful illustrations are the perfect backdrop for this jubilant first-day-of-school story.
“We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins
Ryan T. Higgins writes and illustrates hilarious books for kids, and this one is no exception. Penelope is a little T. Rex embarking on her first day of school. She struggles with an unfortunate appetite for her classmates, but learns empathy after a toothy encounter with the class pet. “Me and My Fear” by Francesca Sanna
Francesca Sanna has crafted a lovely, gentle story for children about managing fear and anxiety. Her illustrations are likewise lovely and gentle, yet vibrant and bold at the same time.
“I Will Be Fierce” by Bea Birdsong
Bea Birdsong’s back-to-school story is a call to adventure and a proclamation of courage as her heroine navigates the school day with declarative statements of bravery. Nidhi Chanani’s cartoon illustrations are joyful and vibrant.
by Jacqueline Woodson Jacqueline Woodson’s prose is beautiful, and her message empowers children to embrace their own unique stories. Rafael López’s vibrant, textured illustrations make this book a visual delight. “Chu’s First Day at School” by Neil Gaiman
Novelist, comic book creator, screenwriter, and voice actor, Neil Gaiman, also writes picture books. This book is part of the adorable “Chu’s Day” series, and it is oh-so-cute, just like the rest of Chu’s adventures. Veteran illustrator Adam Rex brings this story to life in his typical semi-realistic illustration style that is fun and colorful. “Your Name is a Song” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s melodic prose weaves a story about celebrating what makes you different. After a little girl comes home from school upset that no one can pronounce her name, her mother teaches her to sing her name. Luisa Uribe’s soothing color palette and whimsical illustrations are absolutely beautiful!
“The Pigeon Has to Go to School” by Mo Willems
Pigeon is always a crowd pleaser with the 10-and-under crowd. Mo Willems’ comical character Pigeon is up to his old shenanigans. This time he doesn’t want to go to school, and he is going to try every excuse in the book until he discovers that he just might like school. Just wait until he discovers what mode of transportation he will take to get to school!
“Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes”
by Eric Litwin
Our favorite feline rockstar bebops through his first day of school in stylish kicks as he grooves through the day to a back-to-school song. Eric Litwin and James Dean’s lovable Pete the Cat is here to help you rock your first day of school.
