Mildred L. Terry Public Library

640 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31901

706-243-2782

For information about our programs or to reserve your spot, please call 706-243-2782 or email us at mlt@cvlga.org.

CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS

UNPLUG ... FOR CHESS SAKE (Ages 5-12)

Chess imitates life. Watch the moves you make! Learn winning strategies for chess & life from encouraging community mentors.

Tues. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4:30pm

Tues. June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4:30pm

Tues. July 11, 18, 25 | 4:30pm

Tues. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 4:30pm

Claudya Muller Family Area

SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: PRESCHOOL (Ages 3-5)

Let’s get ready to read! This Storytime, based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play – your child is on their way!

Wed. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10:00am

Wed. June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:00am

Wed. July 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:00am

Wed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10:00am

AKA Room

SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: BABIES & TODDLERS (Ages 0-36 months)

Let’s get ready to read! This Storytime, based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play – your child is on their way!

Wed. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 11:15am

Wed. June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1:15am

Wed. July 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11:15am

Wed. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:15am

AKA Room

SIGHT WORDS SUPPORT @ YOUR LIBRARY! (Families)

Need help learning high-frequency words? Call us at 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One-on-One sight words practice session. Schedule anytime between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Thur. May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thur. June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thur. July 6, 13, 20, 27 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thur. August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claudya Muller Family Area

Reservations are required. Call 706-243-2782.

Appointment required. See program description for more info.

Self-directed program during Library hours

MOTHER’S DAY EVENING STORYTIME (Ages 0-5)

Let’s get ready to read! This Storytime, based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play – your child is on their way!

Wed. May 10 | 5:00pm

AKA Room

UNO, DOS, TRES CRAFT! (Ages 4-8)

Uno, Dos, Tres Craft introduces Spanish to children. Through crafts and stories, concepts such as numbers, colors, animals, and family are used to explore a new culture. To reserve your space, call 706-243-2782 or email mlt@cvlga.org

Sat. May 27 | 3:00pm Sat. July 22 | 3:00pm

Sat. June 24 | 3:00pm Sat. August 19 | 3:00pm

FOL Room

NEIGHBORHOOD GAME NIGHT! (Families)

Let’s have a cozy night of family fun with assorted board games. Bring your family’s favorite or choose one from the Library’s collection!

Tues. June 6 | 6:30pm

AKA Room

FATHER’S DAY EVENING STORYTIME (Ages 0-5)

Let’s get ready to read! This Storytime, based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play – your child is on their way!

Wed. June 14 | 5:00pm

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TODOS JUNTOS AHORA EN LA TARDE: CUENTOS BILINGÜES (Ages 0-5)

La hora del cuento bilingüe ¡Preparémonos para leer! Esta Hora del Cuento, basado en nuestros Pasos Simples para la Alfabetización Temprana, ayuda a formar mentes en crecimiento con rimas, juegos, canciones y un sinfín de historias. Cante, hable, lea, escriba, juegue, ¡y su hijo estará en camino!

Miércoles 12 de julio | 5:00pm

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ALL TOGETHER NOW IN THE AFTERNOON: BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Ages 0-5)

Let’s get ready to read! This Storytime, based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore. Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play – and your child is on their way!

Wed. July 12 | 5:00pm

AKA Room

ALL TOGETHER FITNESS WITH “ALL ABOUT FITNESS FAMILY” (Families)

Let’s get fit together! Expect a healthy, fun, and fitness time with our community partner, “All About Fitness Family”!

Sat. July 15 | 10:30am

Claudya Muller Family Area

ALL TOGETHER END OF SUMMER PARTY (Families)

Let’s come together and celebrate the end of Summer 2023 and share one of your favorite reads this season!

Thur. July 27 | 4:30pm

AKA Room

HARRY POTTER NIGHT @ YOUR LIBRARY (Families)

The Hogwarts Express now boards quarterly from Platform 9 ¾ to Mildred L. Terry Public Library, with room on-board for the whole family! Costumes and muggles are welcome!

Tues. August 1 | 6:30pm

AKA Room

PAINTING ‘ROCKS’ (Families)

Let’s ‘rock’ and have some painting fun with the Columbus Lions Club! Supplies provided. We’ll spread the love by collecting used eyeglasses to support the work of the Lions!

Thur. August 3 | 10:30am

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Teen Programs

TEEN TAKEOVER: MINI HISTORY MUSEUM PROJECT

Calling all Teens! Put your creative skills to work as you learn about the rich history of Mildred L. Terry Public Library. Help design a project that pieces together an important part of local history!

Tues. June 13 | 6:00pm

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TEEN TAKEOVER: LET’S GET ‘TOGETHER’ FOR GAMING!

Join us for an evening of fun, games and snacks in the Library!

Tues. July 11 | 6:00pm

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Adult Programs

¡BI-LINGUAL LUNCHTIME READING CLUB!

¡Club de Español bilingüe durante el almuerzo! Acompañe a la Señora Pesante a la hora de almuerzo para charlar cuentos. Todos los niveles de lectura son bienvenidos. Join Mrs. Pesante for an hour of reading and discussing short stories in Spanish. All reading abilities welcome.

Tues. May 2 | 12:00pm

Tues. June 6 | 12:00pm

Tues. August 1 | 12:00pm

AKA Room

GET HOOKED! CROCHET CLUB

Adults of all experience levels are welcome to this non-judgmental group of happy ‘makers’. There’s always a project to ‘show & tell’ about and share with the community.

Sat. May 13, 27 | 4:00pm

Sat. June 10, 24 | 4:00pm

Sat. August 12, 26 | 4:00pm

FOL Room

GET HOOKED! CROCHET CLUB CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Come see the many ways to crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments! A tree full of ornaments will be on display in the Library during July. Free patterns and assistance from the members will be at the July 15th and 29th meetings.

Sat. July 8, 22 | 4:00pm

FOL Room

2ND ANNUAL LOC JUBILEE CELEBRATION

Long for luscious ‘locs’ but ‘dread’ the journey? Join us for a Naturally U” Loc Celebration to learn about starting and maintaining your locs!

Sat. July 15 | 3:00pm

AKA Room

Book Clubs

BOOKS -N- BREWS

Like books? Like brews? This adult book club is the perfect “mix” for a lazy Saturday afternoon! New members are always welcome!

Sat. May 6 | 2:00pm – America Is In the Heart by Carlos Bulosan

Sat. June 3 | 2:00pm

The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World by Shelley Puhak

Sat. July 1 | 2:00pm

Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson

Sat. August 5 | 2:00pm

The Brightest Star: A Novel by Gail Tsukiyama

Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 11th Street

PAGE TURNERS

Join us the 2nd Saturday of each month for a lively book discussion of popular titles. New members are always welcome!

Sat. May 13 | 1:00pm – The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

Sat. June 10 | 1:00pm – Woman on Fire: A Novel by Lisa Barr

Sat. July 8 | 1:00pm – The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr

Sat. August 12 | 1:00pm – Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby

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