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1 event,
Teen Take & Make
Stop by the Teen Fiction Room to grab a craft kit to go. This month's kit will include the supplies to make a flower suncatcher. Available only while supplies last! Ages 11-18
1 event,
4 events,
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes meet on Tuesdays at 10:15 am. The 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. Registration required, email 7022esl@gmail.com for an appointment.
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Child Enrichment (Ages 3-5)
Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your preschooler! Ages 3-5 will meet on Tuesdays at 10:30 am or 11:10 am. Free tickets will be handed out at the ticket window outside the library for the 10:30 class.
2 events,
Teen Take and Make Kits
Stop by the Teen Fiction Room to grab a craft kit to go. This month's kit will include supplies to make candy sushi. Available only while supplies last! Ages 11-18
8 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels welcome! Ages 13+
Hook, Yarn, & Crochet
Hook, Yarn, & Crochet
Learn to crochet or bring your own project in for an afternoon of yarn-tastic fun! (teen/adult program)
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing for Beginners: Learn basic sewing skills to make your projects! A limited number of sewing machines are provided. You may bring your sewing machine and project. No registration is required. (Teen/Adult Program)
4 events,
Pre-School Storytime
Pre-School Storytime
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s DepartmentBring your children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and fun with our children’s librarian Paulette!!!!
Story Time
Story Time
Join Ms. Paulette every Friday at Burke County Library for fun stories, songs, and crafts.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train Dominoes
This game is a modern version of Dominoes, playable by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come join as for the final month of Mexican Trian Dominos. Ages 13+
3 events,
Medicare Made Easy
Medicare Made Easy
Learn everything you need to know about Medicare in this workshop for seniors turning 65. Please RSVP by calling (678) 528-0373 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
1 event,
4 events,
Canasta – Hand & Foot
Canasta – Hand & Foot
Canasta is expanding! Hand & Foot is a Canasta variant involving three to six decks. Come learn to play or join in on the fun.
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.
Sip & Sketch
Sip & Sketch
Bring your current drawing project and meet other artists in the area while sipping mocktails. All mediums and skill levels are welcome.
4 events,
Adult Guitar Lessons
Adult Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons are back! Sharpen your skills or get started from scratch. Bring your own guitar or borrow a library one. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels. Ages 16+
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.
4 events,
American Girl Club
American Girl Club
Join us for an American Girl themed book and doll club. Enjoy a story, craft, and playtime. Please feel free to bring your favorite doll with you. -Registration required.
5 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels welcome! Ages 13+
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing for Beginners: Learn basic sewing skills to make your projects! A limited number of sewing machines are provided. You may bring your sewing machine and project. No registration is required. (Teen/Adult Program)
5 events,
Pre-School Storytime
Pre-School Storytime
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s DepartmentBring your children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and fun with our children’s librarian Paulette!!!!
Story Time
Story Time
Join Ms. Paulette every Friday at Burke County Library for fun stories, songs, and crafts.
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.
3 events,
Minecraft Club
Minecraft Club
Minecraft Club: Play Minecraft with other gamers! Bring your device or laptop with Minecraft already loaded—no Registration required. (Middle school age and up)
1 event,
7 events,
Computer Lab with Alex
Computer Lab with Alex
Are you experiencing technical problems with your computer, phone, or tablet? Well, stop by and visit Alex during his open Computer Lab hours. It’s not just for gadget help! Alex can help you with the Microsoft or Google suite of programs as well.
CCO Genealogy Club Field Trip
CCO Genealogy Club Field Trip
The CCO Genealogy Club will meet at Augusta Genealogical Society (AGS) on May 13th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Space is limited. Don’t let this special opportunity pass you by. Come and tour this fascinating independent Genealogical Library maintained by AGS. Their research materials may open doors in your personal lineage adventure! If you […]
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.
2 events,
5 events,
Build Your Own Milk Jug Birdfeeder with Alex
Build Your Own Milk Jug Birdfeeder with Alex
Spring is here, so let's feed the birds and recycle at the same time! We will be making a birdfeeder out of a milk jug. *A gallon or half gallon jug with twist on lid is required for this program.* We will provide all the other needed supplies and a starter bag of bird seed.
7 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels welcome! Ages 13+
Hook, Yarn, & Crochet
Hook, Yarn, & Crochet
Learn to crochet or bring your own project in for an afternoon of yarn-tastic fun! (teen/adult program)
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing For Beginners
Sewing for Beginners: Learn basic sewing skills to make your projects! A limited number of sewing machines are provided. You may bring your sewing machine and project. No registration is required. (Teen/Adult Program)
6 events,
Star Wars Scratch Coding
Star Wars Scratch Coding
Welcome to coding! Join Alex to learn some Scratch coding basics, then create a Boba Fett game using these skills.
Story Time
Story Time
Join Ms. Paulette every Friday at Burke County Library for fun stories, songs, and crafts.
Pre-School Storytime
Pre-School Storytime
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s DepartmentBring your children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and fun with our children’s librarian Paulette!!!!
3 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; call 706-863-1946, ext. 4. Please note this course has a required fee charged by AARP.
2 events,
Language and Culture Club
Language and Culture Club
Want to learn about other cultures and languages? Then the Language and Culture Club is for you! This month we will be focusing on: Spanish! **This will be the last meeting before a summer hiatus; LCC will resume in August** Ages 12+
3 events,
Canasta – Hand & Foot
Canasta – Hand & Foot
Canasta is expanding! Hand & Foot is a Canasta variant involving three to six decks. Come learn to play or join in on the fun.
Monday Night Book Discussion
Monday Night Book Discussion
This evening book club meets every third Monday of the month. This month's book selection is Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.
5 events,
Classic Movie Afternoon
Classic Movie Afternoon
Turn back the clock with Alex every 3rd Tuesday of the month. He will be showing a different "classic" movie every month. May's movie is Harvey.
Adult Guitar Lessons
Adult Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons are back! Sharpen your skills or get started from scratch. Bring your own guitar or borrow a library one. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels. Ages 16+
Minecraft: Hour of Code: Escape Estate
Minecraft: Hour of Code: Escape Estate
Welcome to the Escape Estate! Use coding and computational thinking - in Block or Python - to unlock secrets, open trap doors, and reveal hidden clues to escape the mysterious mansion by dawn.
7 events,
Summer Learning Kick-off
Summer Learning Kick-off
Help us kick off the 2024 Summer Learning season with crafts and activities!
Star Wars Scratch Coding Game
Star Wars Scratch Coding Game
Welcome to coding! Join Alex to learn some Scratch coding basics, then create a Boba Fett game using these skills.
7 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels welcome! Ages 13+
5 events,
Build Your Own Birdfeeder
Build Your Own Birdfeeder
Spring is here, so let's feed the birds and recycle at the same time! We will be making a birdfeeder out of a milk jug. *A gallon or half gallon jug with twist on lid is required for this program.* We will provide all the other needed supplies and a starter bag of bird seed.
Pre-School Storytime
Pre-School Storytime
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s DepartmentBring your children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and fun with our children’s librarian Paulette!!!!
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.
2 events,
Closed For Memorial Day Weekend
Closed For Memorial Day Weekend
We will be close May 25-27th. The book return will be locked to prevent overfilling.
1 event,
5 events,
SREL Reptile Show
SREL Reptile Show
Come out and learn about reptiles with Mr. Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Ecology Lab. This program will be first come first served due to limited seating.
Summer Learning Program-SREL
Summer Learning Program-SREL
At the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), our Outreach Program is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of ecology and environmental sciences among communities and schools. Our interactive and educational outreach initiatives include Ecotalks, Ecologist for a Day, and Exhibits, each designed to bring the wonders of ecological science to life.
PenCraft Guild
PenCraft Guild
Ages 16+ A writers' group where you can discuss projects, write, or participate in challenges while meeting other writers. Meets every fourth Tuesday.
2 events,
5 events,
Sassy Stitchers
Sassy Stitchers
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels welcome! Ages 13+
2 events,
Pre-School Storytime
Pre-School Storytime
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s DepartmentBring your children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and fun with our children’s librarian Paulette!!!!
2 events,
Teen Take & Make Kits
Stop by the Teen Fiction Room to grab a craft kit to go! This month's kit will include supplies to make a stick crossbow. Available only while supplies last!!
