Columbia County Library
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Teen Take & Make Kits
Finals stressing you out? This month's kit includes supplies to make your own pocket zen garden. Ages 11-18. Available only while supplies last!!
ESL Focus on Phonics
ESL Focus on Phonics
Basic level ESL class for Non-English or limited English students who need additional help with phonics, reading and writing. Registration required, email 7022esl@gmail.com.
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,
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are free and open to adults whose first language is not English. Our classes focus on phonics, reading, writing, fluency, citizenship, and American culture.
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons are back! Sharpen your skills or get started from scratch. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels.
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 information.
2 events,
AARP Smart Driver
AARP Smart Driver
Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save on your car insurance! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Registration required, please call Gwendolyn Jordan at 762-218-4052.
5 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 13+
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board
Drop by Classroom D to help us make our YA programs better. On this month's agenda: Choosing a book for the YA Book Club. Ages 11-18.
3 events,
Kinder-Play
Kinder-Play
Introducing: Kinder-Play Kinder-Play is a casual play program intended to facilitate and foster the development of early literacy skills through reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing with your child. Families with at least one rising kindergartener are welcome. Tickets are limited and reserved for rising kindergarteners and their families. Tickets available at the ticket window […]
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, playable by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come join in on the Friday fun.
1 event,
1 event,
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STEAM To Go
Come to the Children's Desk and pick up a STEAM project for your child to do at home! Ages 8+ First come, first served. While supplies last.
CCO Genealogy Club
CCO Genealogy Club
Whether you're a genealogical expert or just learning about your roots, this is the group for you.
ESL Focus on Phonics
ESL Focus on Phonics
Basic level ESL class for Non-English or limited English students who need additional help with phonics, reading and writing. Registration required, email 7022esl@gmail.com.
Travel Club
Travel Club
Come share and learn about places and travel tips during our monthly topics. Let’s discover new possibilities in travel! Guest speaker Norm will talk about traveling Route 66. Also, round table and local fun events!
3 events,
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are free and open to adults whose first language is not English. Our classes focus on phonics, reading, writing, fluency, citizenship, and American culture.
2 events,
6 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 13+
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. Ages 11-18.
2 events,
Let’s Play Mah-jongg
Let’s Play Mah-jongg
Mah-jongg is an exciting ancient tile-based game. Beginner and experienced players come join us in this game of skill, strategy, and luck.
1 event,
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3 events,
Yoga Storytime
Yoga Storytime
Build early literacy skills while building health bodies! Join Ms. Lizzie on the mat and bring stories to life using your mind, body, and breath.
Monday Night Book Discussion
Monday Night Book Discussion
This evening book club meets every third Thursday of the month. May's book selection is The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin.
3 events,
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons are back! Sharpen your skills or get started from scratch. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels.
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 information.
Bad Movie Club
Bad Movie Club
Join us in watching a fun, but not quite critically acclaimed movie. May's movie is Godzilla vs. Kong (PG-13, 2021). Preshow trivia at 5:30 pm with movie playing from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
3 events,
ChatGPT Intro with Alex
ChatGPT Intro with Alex
What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how can we use it? Alex will focus on ChatGPT, how to use it, and what implications it may have on the future.
Planning Your Garden
Planning Your Garden
Join Janette from Augusta Locally Grown as she helps you plan your garden. Learn what plants work well together in the garden, how the sun and shade affect your plants, and how to use your space wisely. There is an optional $2 supply fee for garden map stickers.
Let’s Get Updated to Windows 11 with Alex
Let’s Get Updated to Windows 11 with Alex
The new Windows 11 update has arrived! Alex explains how to update your system, highlights its new features, and discusses some basic computer maintenance that is key to optimizing performance.
4 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 13+
Brown Bag Book Discussion
Brown Bag Book Discussion
This lunchtime book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30 am in the upstairs classroom. This month's selection is A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connolly.
1 event,
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, playable by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come join in on the Friday fun.
2 events,
Medicare Made Easy
Medicare Made Easy
Learn everything you need to know about Medicare in this workshop for seniors turning 65. Registration required by calling 704-251-0753 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
Local Author Saturday with John R. Barney
Local Author Saturday with John R. Barney
Stop by and take a look into the history behind the city of Augusta's name. Join local author John B. Barney as he discusses his book, Looking For Princess Augusta: A Personal Journey.
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1 event,
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+
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3 events,
Star Wars Scratch Coding with Alex
Star Wars Scratch Coding with Alex
Welcome to coding! Join Alex to learn some Scratch coding basics, then create a Boba Fett game using these skills.
3D Printing with Alex: Star Wars Bag Tag
3D Printing with Alex: Star Wars Bag Tag
It's Makerspace time! Alex will be teaching you how to design, customize and print a 3D printed Star Wars Bag Tag.
Summer Learning Kick-off
Summer Learning Kick-off
Help us kick off the 2023 Summer Learning season with crafts and activities!
3 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 13+
Makerspace
Makerspace
Drop by the library and create something with our maker technology. We have a 3D printer, graphics tablets, a laser cutter, sewing machines, laptops, and more! Ages 13+
1 event,
Let’s Play Mah-jongg
Let’s Play Mah-jongg
Mah-jongg is an exciting ancient tile-based game. Beginner and experienced players come join us in this game of skill, strategy, and luck.
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Reptile Show
Reptile Show
The Savannah River Ecology Lab is back with the reptile show! Join us in Classrooms B/C to hear about your local environment and meet some cool turtles. Ages 6+
Summer Movie Series – Free Guy
Summer Movie Series – Free Guy
We'll be showing a different movie every Wednesday during Summer Learning! Get a break from the afternoon heat with a free movie. Only bottled water is permitted in the theater. Today's movie - Free Guy
6 events,
Teen Take & Make Kits
Summer is here! Come by the Teen Fiction room to pick up supplies to make a macrame mermaid keychain. Available only while supplies last!
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 13+
Coding Camp with Alex – Minecraft
Coding Camp with Alex – Minecraft
For our Minecraft courses Alex will use block code and Python to teach a fun lesson. This course will have a new lesson each week, but the same class will be taught on both Tuesday and Thursday.
3 events,
Kinder-Play
Kinder-Play
Introducing: Kinder-Play Kinder-Play is a casual play program intended to facilitate and foster the development of early literacy skills through reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing with your child. Families with at least one rising kindergartener are welcome. Tickets are limited and reserved for rising kindergarteners and their families. Tickets available at the ticket window […]
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, playable by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come join in on the Friday fun. 13+