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| Bee a Camper - Free Library Event | Sat., 7/26
10am-Noon |
Area Boy Scouts will set up tents and teach families all sorts of camping tips.
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Fayette County Public Library / 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-8841 / http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/ / [map link] |
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| Free Magic Workshop | Saturday, 7/26
11am |
Registration begins on July 12th for the July 26th Magic Workshop with Dr. Jim Braun. Ages 10-15, Limit of 20
Registration Required.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Park Pass Loan Program | Ongoing
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Here's a great tip for FREE family Fun! If you are planning to visit a Georgia State Park or an Historic Site in Georgia, you can borrow a "ParkPass" from your local library. The pass is good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 parks and historic sites statewide for up to five days. You must be a Georgia resident with a valid library card to obtain the ParkPass. Supplies are limited so plan early and check with your library for availability.
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| Summer Reading Celebration | July 29
10am |
The Peachtree City Library will hold its end of summer Awards Presentation on July 29 at 10 am. Winners will be announced for all summer reading contests.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Summer Reading Program - Catch the Reading Bug! |
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Starting Tuesday, May 27th, you can register your child for the summer reading program. There will be goals and incentives. Children can join anytime. Just ask for a sign up sheet while visiting the library.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Mondays |
| Catch A Silent Bug | Most Mondays - June & July
10am |
Learn sign language with Lashell Lane. Registration may be required. Please contact the library first for more information. 6/2, 6/9, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14.
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Fayette County Public Library / 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-8841 / http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/ / [map link] |
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| Monday Movie Matinees - Free! | Mondays
2pm |
Monday Movie Matinees do not require registration. Bring your own snack & drink if you like.
6/2 - A Bugs Life, 6/9 - Bee Movie, 6/16 - Magic School Bus: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, 6/23 - Antz, 6/30 - Hermie and Friends: Buzby the Misbehaving Bee, 7/7 - Charlotte's Web, 7/14 - James and the Giant Peach, 7/21 - The Ant Bully, 7/28 - The Love Bug.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Souns for Infants & Toddlers | Last Monday of Month
10AM |
Ages: Birth-24 months. Souns is a hands-on phonics program for infants and toddlers. It provides a sensorial connection to our spoken sounds for children birth to two years. Program is free!
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Tuesdays |
| PTC Summer Programs - Free each Tuesday | June & July
10am & 11am |
The Tuesday Summer performances are free but require ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Tickets are available beginning at 9 a.m. on the Friday prior to the Tuesday performance at the Children’s Desk. Tickets are limited.
Schedule: 6/3 Offshoot Productions presents the play Tales from Near and Far; 6/10 BB FUZZ—Musician; 6/17 Piccadilly Puppets presents Butterfly Ballet; 6/23 Storyteller Juli Beckwith; 7/1 Eric Litwin - Musician; 7/8 Juggle Well with Brian Bruggerman, 7/15 Magician Ken Scott; 7/22 Curious Moon Puppets present the Grasshopper and the Ant.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Tyrone Library Craft Tuesdays | 2nd & 4th Tues, June & July
10:30am |
Tyrone Public Library offers it's 2008 Vacation Reading Program FREE! Theme - Catch the Reading Bug. Many programs require registration so please make sure to contact the library in advance. Schedule: 6/10 Craft, Caterpillar Cuddle Up; 6/24 Craft, Buggy Bug House; 7/8 Craft, Wheely Bugs; 7/22 Craft, Candy Dish Creatures
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Tyrone Public Library / 143 Commerce Dr., Tyrone, GA 30290 / 770-487-1565 / http://www.tyrone.org / [map link] |
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| Preschool Storytime | Every Tuesday
10:30 AM |
Ages: 3-5. Themed storytime for children and their parents. Drop in. No
registration necessary.Contact: Janice Dukes - Youth Services Librarian
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Toddler Time | Every Tuesday
10 AM to 10:30 AM |
Stories, fingerplays, music, creative dramatics, story crafts and use
of wiggly motor skills. For ages 24-36 months and their caregivers.
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Fayette County Public Library / 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-8841 / http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/ / [map link] |
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| Wednesdays |
| Buggy Stories and Crafts | Wednesdays
10am & 2pm |
Stories & Crafts requires registration which begins on the Friday prior to the Wednesday program.
Ages 4-8 only.
Schedule: 6/4 - Praying Mantis, 6/11 - Bumblebee, 6/18 - Butterfly, 6/25 - Cricket, 7/2 - Bugs, 7/9 - Spider, 7/16 - Butterfly, 7/23 - Ant
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Tyrone Library Summer Reading Program | Wednesdays, June & July
10:30am |
Tyrone Public Library offers it's 2008 Vacation Reading Program FREE! Theme - Catch the Reading Bug. Many programs require registration so please make sure to contact the library in advance.
Schedule: 6/4 Ken Panse, Exotic Reptile Adventures; 6/11 Ms. Nancy & Friends; 6/18 Julie Beckwith, Marvel at the Heroic Bug; 6/25 Carol Cain, Every Bug Has a Story; 7/2 Craft, Monster Bug Puppets; 7/9 Jeff Johnson Live In Concert; 7/16 Ken Scott, Magician; 7/23 Craft, Tissue Bug Picture
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Tyrone Public Library / 143 Commerce Dr., Tyrone, GA 30290 / 770-487-1565 / http://www.tyrone.org / [map link] |
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| Baby Time | Every Wednesday
10 AM |
10 a.m., library meeting room. Baby Time is our program for babies, age birth to 24 months and their caregivers. This highly interactive program includes playtime, one-on-one reading, songs, stories and finger plays.
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Fayette County Public Library / 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-8841 / http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/ / [map link] |
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| FREE! Spanish Lessons | Every Wednesday
10 AM - 11 AM |
Ages 8 and Up. Free beginning Spanish classes every Wednesday 10am - 11am. No book is required. Students can start classes at any time; just drop by one Wednesday morning.Teacher: Bhawana Dayabhai
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Fayette County Public Library / 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-8841 / http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/ / [map link] |
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| Thursdays |
| Thursday Family Movie Nights | Thursdays
7pm |
Thursday Family Movie Nights do not require registration. Bring blankets and snacks. 6/5 Over the Hedge,
6/12 Game Plan, 6/19 The Incredibles, 6/26 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, 7/3 Cars, 7/10 The Spiderwick Chronicles, 7/17 Ice Age, 7/24 Alvin and the Chipmunks, 7/31 Underdog
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Babytime -Songs, Stories & Play | Every Thursday
9:30 AM to noon |
24-35 months: 9:30am Thursdays
Walking - 24 months: 10:30am Thursdays
Infants (not walking): 11:30am ThursdaysContact: Janice Dukes - Youth Services Librarian
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Fridays |
| FREE! Spanish Storytime | 1st & 3rd Fridays
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Join us as we read and sing and color togetherContact: Janice Dukes
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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| Saturdays |
| R.E.A.D.-Reading Paws | Jan 5 & 19
please call in advance |
The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program utilizes registered therapy dogs to improve the literacy skills of children. If your child struggles with reading this may be for you. It is designed to boost the self-esteem of new readers. Open to children in Grades K-5th. The library offers six 20 minute slots. Parents must call in advance to reserve a time for their child. Children may bring a book or choose a book at the library.
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Peachtree City Library / 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2520 / http://www.peachtree-city.org/library / [map link] |
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