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The Summer Reading Challenge is here! 

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Are you willing to accept the challenge? To learn more and how to participate, call the Library or visit our website at www.TCPLS.org.

Spanish 101

Weds, June 8-July 20, 4:30 p.m.

We get it, you don’t know anything more than “tacos” and “margarita,” or maybe you’ve taken a decade off. Either way, you are ready to change all that with Spanish 101. This class is perfect for you if you are completely new to the language and you want to get the basics down to begin speaking conversationally.  This course is completely free and open to all.  Simply register online, in person or via phone. The class runs every Wednesday until July 20 and all materials are supplied by the library. Intended for ages 17-plus.

Book to Art Book Club

Tues, June 14, 3:00pm

Science Café: The Climate + Us

Thursday, June 16, 1 p.m.

Join us for a Science Cafe talk with Professor Jeff Chanton, FSU Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Prof. Chanton is an acclaimed climate scientist who has done extensive work examining the causes of increased methane gas in the atmosphere. He will be speaking toward climate change through his extensive research examining the causes of increased methane gas in the atmosphere and changes in our environment that continue that trend. Intended for ages 17-plus.

Local Author Book Signing

Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m.

Meet local Thomasville author Yvondria Wyche!  Yvondria is the author of three self-published books, her new release a work of non-fiction: “From Pain to Purpose.” Meet the author and snag yourself a copy of her new book!

Beginner Flow Yoga

Wednesday, June 22, 9:45 a.m.

An intro yoga class that moves slowly through a simple vinyasa sequence while focusing on alignment and breath while working on strength, balance and flexibility. Great for beginners to yoga.  Be dressed for movement and flexibility. Bring a mat, if possible. (Yoga supplies limited.)

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

For the kids:

Summer Reading Challenge

May 23-July 8

Story Time: MUSIC THERAPY

Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for some great books, songs and play a few musical instruments with guest reader and musical therapist, Wimberly. Intended for ages 0-10 years with their caregivers.

Arts + Crafts

Thursday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.

Are you excited about summer yet? Join us for an hour of creative fun and let us help you feel the ocean! We will be creating a collage out of real sea shells. Intended for ages 6-11.

**Supplies are limited and we are therefore unable to accommodate summer camp group attendance.

Arts + Crafts

Tuesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.

Feel the beach vibes by joining us in an afternoon of creative fun. Our ocean-themed arts + crafts will have several different art projects to get you excited about the summer. Choose your favorite and create.Intended for ages 4-11.

**Supplies are limited and we are therefore unable to accommodate summer camp groups for this program.

LEGO Club

Thursday, June 23, 10 a.m.

Calling all kid LEGO masters and first-timers! Our LEGO group is meeting to create and build whatever it can imagine. And you are invited! 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.

For the teens:

Summer Reading Challenge

May 23-July 8

GameTime

Monday, June 13, 2 p.m.

Hang out with your friends and enjoy access to our treasure chest of games. We have: Nintendo Switch, XBox, online gaming, board games, card games and more. And because no gaming session is complete without it, we will also have snacks.  Intended for ages 12-17.

Arts + Crafts

Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Get your creative on! Join us for an hour of crafting.  Projects range from jewelry making to DIY soap to bullet journaling and more. All supplies provided by the library at no cost. This week, we will be dry bean mosaics. Intended for ages 12-17.

Movie in the Stacks

Friday, June 17, 11 a.m.

Beat the heat and join us for a weekly film screening “in the stacks.” Every Friday in June, we will be playing an ocean-themed blockbuster film, complete with popcorn and drinks. This Friday we will be showing “Moana.” Rated PG. Program intended for ages 12-17.

At the branches:

Pavo Library 

Story Time: Sharks!

Tuesday, June 14

Stop in for a story about Smiley the Shark and a shark paper craft. Intended for ages 2-6.  

Water Pollution + The Planet

Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m.

How does water pollution affect us and how can a kid be a climate activist? Join us for a talk on water pollution and the importance of protecting our environment given by UGA Extension Agent Ashleigh Childs. Enjoy a clean-water, healthy ocean-themed snack following the child seminar.  Intended for ages 5-15.

Arts + Crafts

Thursday, June 16

Drop-in anytime during open hours (1:30-6 p.m.) for a fun art + craft activity. We will be making salt art.  Great for ages 3-11.

Coolidge Library 

Making Jam + Jelly

Monday, June 13, 3 p.m.

As food prices rise, now is as great a time as ever to learn how to make our own staple pantry foods.  Ashleigh Childs, UGA Extension agent, will be leading a seminar on some great ways to make your own jams and jellies. A smart way to help reduce the grocery bill year-round!  Intended for ages 18+.

Arts + Crafts

June 14-16

Drop in anytime during the week for a fun, ocean-themed craft. All supplies provided free by the library; intended for ages 5-12.

Ochlocknee Library

Arts + Crafts

Monday, June 13

Drop-in anytime to design and make a card for the father-figure in your life! All supplies provided by the library; intended for ages 3-17.

Movie in the Stacks

Tuesday, June 14, 2:30 p.m.

Beat the heat and join us for a “movie in the stacks!”  Film TBA. Popcorn and drinks will be available, complimentary of the library.  

Water Pollution + The Planet

Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m.

How does water pollution affect us and how can a kid be a climate activist?  Join us for a talk on water pollution and the importance of protecting our environment given by UGA Extension Agent, Ashleigh Childs. Enjoy a clean-water, healthy ocean-themed snack following the child seminar.  Intended for ages 5-15.

Meigs Library

Sea Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, June 14

Can you find all the sea creatures? Test your scavenging skills with our indoor sea-life scavenger hunt. Find them all and receive a prize from the Treasure Chest. Intended for ages 3-11.

Arts + Crafts

Thursday, June 16

Stop in anytime during open hours to decorate your own canvas beach tote bag!  While supplies last; intended for ages 5-17.

Boston Library

Arts + Crafts

Mon, June 13

Drop-in anytime during open hours (1:30-6 p.m.) for an ocean-themed craft great for ages 3-12.

NEW RELEASES:

“Until We Meet,” by Camille Di Maio

“Meet Me in the Margins,” by Melissa Ferguson

“The Fell,” by Sarah Moss

“Girls Fall Like Dominoes,” by A. Roy Milligan

“The Marriage He Demands,” by Brenda Jackson

A QUOTE TO THINK ABOUT:

“Because of the routines we follow, we often forget that life is an ongoing adventure…and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art: to bring all our energies to each encounter, to remain flexible enough to notice and admit when what we expected to happen did not happen. We need to remember that we are created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed.” ± Maya Angelou

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