Columbia County Library
Calendar of Events
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AARP Tax Aide
By Appointment Only. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation assistance at the library. Tax-Aide has helped 50 million low- and moderate-income taxpayers. You don't have to be an AARP member, and there's no age requirements to get tax help from IRS-certified volunteers.
Bookmark Design Contest
Design a bookmark for us! All submissions will be featured on our teen Instagram @cocoteenlibrary and one lucky winner will win an art supply gift bag and we'll use your design for a whole year. Entry sheets are available in the Teen Fiction Room. Ages 11-18.
4 events,
Cosplay Club
Cosplay Club
Join us for an hour of cosplay! Bring a project you have been working on and sit with us to craft and chat! Ages 11-18
4 events,
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Learn some rhymes and discover the best board books to read to your baby! Tickets will be available at the outside ticket window at 10:00 AM on a first come, first serve basis. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Discover the best books to read with your preschooler. Sing, rhyme, and dance with us! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk on a first come, first serve basis at 10:30 AM. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
4 events,
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Learn some rhymes and discover the best board books to read to your baby! Tickets will be available at the outside ticket window at 10:00 AM on a first come, first serve basis. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Discover the best books to read with your preschooler. Sing, rhyme, and dance with us! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk on a first come, first serve basis at 10:30 AM. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
5 events,
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Child Enrichment (Ages 0-2)
Learn some rhymes and discover the best board books to read to your baby! Tickets will be available at the outside ticket window at 10:00 AM on a first come, first serve basis. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Discover the best books to read with your preschooler. Sing, rhyme, and dance with us! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk on a first come, first serve basis at 10:30 AM. To allow other families an opportunity to participate, please limit storytime attendance to once per week.
Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop Gaming
Take a break and join us for some casual tabletop gaming. Each month we will pick a game to play from our board game collection. Ages 11-18.
2 events,
Teen Take & Make Kits
Stop by the Teen Fiction Room to grab a craft kit to go. Kits include the materials for a tea tasting experience. Available only while supplies last!! Ages 11-18
2 events,
2 events,
4 events,
Young Makers
Young Makers
This Makerspace program is geared especially for children ages 8-12. Kids will learn about science, engineering, and design with hands-on experiences.
4 events,
Teddy Bear Picnic
Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for a lively picnic with your favorite stuffed animal. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket. We will have fun stories and games. Weather permitting.
Shadow Puppet Theater
Shadow Puppet Theater
Discover the magic of shadow puppetry! Learn how to create 2D puppets and perform adaptations of best-loved nursery rhymes. No registration required.
3 events,
Arts & Crafts Buffet
Arts & Crafts Buffet
Drop in for a creative afternoon of arts and crafts. Use your imagination and create to your heart's content. No registration required. Please call or visit the Children's Desk for more info.
5 events,
3D Creations
3D Creations
Join us as we explore the wonder of 3D paper crafting. Create adorable spring animals and more! No registration required.
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board
Help us decide what programs to offer this year while getting volunteer credit. Ages 11-18
Craft Club with Jillian and Elizabeth
Craft Club with Jillian and Elizabeth
Join us for an hour of craftiness! Bring a project you have been working on and sit with us to craft and chat!
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
5 events,
CCO Genealogy Club
CCO Genealogy Club
Whether you're a genealogical expert or just learning about your roots, this is the group for you!
Pub Fiction Book Club
Pub Fiction Book Club
Join us at Pizza Central in Evans for this month's book selection, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach.
4 events,
Travel Adventure Club with Alex
Travel Adventure Club with Alex
Where have you traveled? Where would you like to go? Come share and learn about places and travel tips from state parks to Disney during our monthly topics. Let’s discover new possibilities in travel! April's Topic: Recommended local places to go walking and hiking. Get out to see nature in the springtime!
Chess Club with Alex
Chess Club with Alex
Would you like to learn chess or improve your playing skills? The chess club offers an opportunity to practice, learn techniques, or just enjoy the game!
2 events,
5 events,
Teen Drawing Club
Teen Drawing Club
Grab your sketchbook or drawing gadgets for an afternoon of creativity. Feel free to work on your own projects or participate in group activities while meeting other artists in the area.
Coding Club with Alex: Intro to Python
Coding Club with Alex: Intro to Python
Learn how to code using Vidcode, Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python while creating games, animations and websites.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Monday Night Book Discussion
Monday Night Book Discussion
This evening book club meets on the 3rd Monday of each month. This month's book selection is A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Pumell.
3 events,
Adult Guitar Club
Adult Guitar Club
Experienced adult players, this is a chance to get together with other adult guitar players to swap tips and songs. Call 706-447-7667 for more info.
Bad Movie Club with Alex: The House at the End of the Street
Bad Movie Club with Alex: The House at the End of the Street
"For the love of a bad film," join us in watching a "fun bad," unintentionally humorous, or poorly made cinematic film. Costumes welcome! Tonight's showing is The House at the End of the Street. Movie is from 6:00 - 8:00 pm with a Preshow Trivia at 5:30 pm.
1 event,
5 events,
Birding with Alex
Birding with Alex
Come and learn the basics of bird watching and participate in a bird watching sessions right at the Library! Expect to see new and exciting kinds of birds due to the time of year!
Brown Bag Book Discussion
Brown Bag Book Discussion
This lunchtime book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This month's selection is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Backyard Bird Feeders Basics with Alex
Backyard Bird Feeders Basics with Alex
Come and learn the basics of bird watching and identification. Class will also discuss backyard bird feeding! There will be time for 30 minutes of questions after the program.
3 events,
Genealogy Class: Using “Find a Grave”
Genealogy Class: Using “Find a Grave”
"Find a Grave" is a great resource for genealogical research. Learn how to use the website and the advantages of setting up a free account.
Raindrop Journey
Raindrop Journey
Join Margarete Alligood and Alex Cooper for a "Raindrop Journey." Registration is required to attend the mini-nature hike. Go to raindrop-hike.eventbrite.com beginning April 15th.
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
Cosplay Club
Cosplay Club
Join us for an hour of cosplay! Bring a project you have been working on and sit with us to craft and chat! Ages 11-18
2 events,
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Classes are free and open to adults whose first language is not English.
1 event,
3 events,
Makerspace
Makerspace
Drop by the library and create something with our maker technology collection. We have a 3D printer, graphics tablets, a laser cutter, sewing machines, laptops, and more! Ages 13+
1 event,
1 event,
