THOMASVILLE LIBRARY: 

 

Art exhibits:

Away We Go! 

An Art Exhibit from Thomasville City Schools Exceptional Students

May 9-19, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In collaboration with Friends & Stars, Inc, the Thomasville City Schools Exceptional Students K-5 share the results of their work in this one-of-a-kind art show.  Displayed in the Henry Flipper Room.

 

For adults: 

Beginner Yoga Class

Every Wednesday, 9:45 a.m.

This is a free introductory yoga class that moves slowly through a simple vinyasa sequence, focusing on alignment and breath while working on strength, balance and flexibility.  Great for beginners.  Yoga mats available.  Registration is appreciated but not required.

 

ESOL Meetup (English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Every Saturday, 10 a.m. – Noon

Are you or someone you know interested in learning to speak English?  Every Saturday, native English speakers will be available in the Library to help you learn.  Whether you understand English well or are just beginning, our volunteer tutors can help!  For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, contact: Garrett – 229-977-1293 (English, Spanish), or Samantha (English) – 229-225-5252/Marketing@tcpls.org

 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

For youth:

Toddler + Tykes Story Time

Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an hour of read-aloud stories, rhymes and songs designed to encourage language and literacy development in your child.  Story Time wraps up with a fun, simple art + craft activity.  An excellent space to meet other caregivers and children in the community.  Intended for ages 2-4 years with their caregivers.  

 

LEGO Club

Every Thursday, 4 p.m.

Calling all child LEGO masters and first-timers!  Our LEGO group meets every week to create and build whatever they can imagine.  A great place to meet and mingle with other children interested in 3D creation. We also offer larger LEGO bricks for those who may find the smaller bricks tasty.  Intended for ages 4-11 years with their caregivers.

 

At the branches:

Boston Library – 

Quiddler Club

Every Tuesday, 2 p.m.

The Quiddler Club meets each Tuesday at our Boston Branch for an afternoon of the fast, fun word game that challenges you to make words with your hand of cards faster than your opponents.  A great space to meet and mingle with others in your community!  Intended for ages 18+.

 

Kids Arts + Crafts: Mother’s Day Card Craft

Thursday, May 11, Drop-In Activity

 

Coolidge Library – 

Kids Arts + Crafts: Mother’s Day Card Craft

Wednesday, May 10, 4:30 p.m.

 

Tween/Teen Bingo

Tuesday, May 23, 4:30 p.m.

 

Snakes of Georgia

Wednesday, May 24, 3 p.m.

Interested to learn what slithering reptiles will be out and about in this warmer weather? Join us at the Coolidge Library as we welcome Syndi Ingram, Thomas County UGA Agricultural Agent with the UGA Extension Office.

Sydni will be speaking on the various snakes that live in the Georgia-North Florida region. Learn what snakes are venomous, which are not and different ways to co-exist with these reptiles while staying safe.  Intended for ages 18+, but all ages are welcome.

Meigs Library – 

S.T.E.A.M. Project

Thursday, May 18, Drop-In Activity

Stop in anytime during open hours for a S.T.E.A.M. project (science, technology, engineering, art and math).  We are challenging children between the ages of 6-12 to build each of the Three Little Pigs homes and see if it stands up to the wolf-breathing test.  Intended for ages 6-12 with their caregivers.

 

S.T.E.A.M Project

Wednesday, May 24, Drop-In Activity

Stop in anytime for a S.T.E.A.M. project (science, technology, engineering, art and math). We have a classic science experiment for kids between the ages of 4-12 to conduct that is so big, it can only be for an elephant: toothpaste! Intended for ages 4-12 with their caregivers.

 

Ochlocknee Library – 

Kids Arts + Crafts: Personalized Pot Holders

Tuesday & Thursday, May 9 & 11, 4 p.m.

 

Tween/Teen Crafting

Tuesday & Thursday, May 16 & 18, 4 p.m.

Stop in after school hours for a do-it-yourself project. This week, we are personalizing decorative candles using tissue paper transfer. All supplies provided at no cost.  Intended for ages 12 and older.

 

NEW RELEASES:

Hidden Brilliance, by Lynn Kerri Koegel

The Lost Wife, by Susanna Moore

Happy Place, by Emily Henry

Camp Zero, by Michelle Min Sterling

Thing I Wish I Told My Mother, by Susan Patterson

Simply Lies, by David Baldacci

Shadow of Death, by Heather Graham

 

A QUOTE TO THINK ABOUT:

“Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.” ― Robert A. Heinlein

 

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