Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
April 2017 Programs
Central
Library
One Margaret
Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303
404.730.1845
English as a Second Language
Wednesday, April 12. The
department’s ESL program is open to non-native speakers of English who have a
desire to improve their language skills.
A
Voyage in Visual Metaphors: Healing the Grown Child through Art
April 2 – April 28
A Storytime Surprise
Tuesday, April 4. 10:30 a.m. Join us for a SUPER surprise storytime with a
SUPER surprise guest.
First Thursday Art Walk Opening Reception
Thursday, April 6, 5:00 p.m. In
observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, artist Andrew Markus Bell
presents a visually abstract an emotionally representative chronical of the
healing power of art through his works in this exhibition. Bell is a multi-media abstract expressionist
whose focus is pointillism. He is a Florida-native currently living in Atlanta
after ten years of living and creating art in New York City.
Spring-on with Crafts
Tuesday, April 11. 10:30 a.m.
Children will learn to make a fun spring craft.
Poetry Spoken Word
Tuesday, April 18. 6 p.m. Join us for open mic as recognition of National
Poetry Month.
Adams Park Branch
2231 Campbellton Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
404.752.8763
Storytime for ages 3-5
Tuesdays. 10:00 a.m. Children will enjoy stories,
songs, dances, and crafts!
Lego Club
Wednesdays, April 12 & 26. 3:30 p.m. Join us for Lego Club! There are snacks, an
hour of building time, and Lego creations will be displayed in the library!
Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Banking and Credit
Saturday, April 22. 1:00 pm Money
Smart Week - Young patrons are invited to a fun program discussing money and
savings.
Malcolm Omari Hill Scholarship Fund –Safe
Driving Class
Saturday, April 29. 10:00 a.m.
Safe Driving Class for Teens and Young Adults
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta GA 30303
404.613.4001
Dirt and Deeds in
Mississippi Film Screening
Saturday, April 22. 3:00 p.m. The
Auburn Avenue Research Library, in recognition of Earth Day (2017), will host a
screening of Dirt and Deeds in Mississippi. This extraordinary film reveals the
captivating story of a Delta community called Mileston, in which sharecropping
families gained control of 10,000 acres of some of the best land in the state
as a result of a radical New Deal era experiment in the 1930’s; and as
landowners, became instrumental leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.
Voices and Flows
Spoken Word Poetry Event
Saturday, April 29. 3:00 p.m. In
recognition of National Poetry Month (April), and in collaboration with Global
Arts Partners, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Voices and Flows.
This community event will feature original poetry and spoken word performances.
Buckhead Branch
269 Buckhead Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30305
404.814.3500
AARP Free Tax Aide
Saturday, April 1. 10:00 a.m. If
you're 50+ and can't afford tax preparation help, AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide is
for you. Free tax preparation services are available.
Money Smart Kids
Tuesday, April 26. 10:30 a.m. Storytime about saving your pennies and
coins. Interactive stories and crafts to celebrate Money Smart Kids
Week. Children of all ages
Cleveland
Avenue Branch
47
Cleveland Avenue SW Atlanta GA 30315
404.762.4116
Family Storytime for Pre-School
Children, and Caregivers
Tuesdays. 10:00 a.m. Themed
stories, fingers plays, games, crafts, Bookflix and more.
Special Homework Help Assistance
Thursdays. 3:00 p.m. ECampus,
Milestones Training, and other Databases.
Basic Computer Classes for Adults
Saturdays and Fridays. 10:00 a.m.
Classes Include word, Email, and basic lessons.
Quilting Lessons for Adults
Saturdays, (Every 2nd
and 4th) 10:00 a.m. Features basic to advanced quilting training.
Book Club for Teens
Saturdays. 11:00 a.m.
Yoga Classes/ Certified
Instructors
Wednesday, April 5. 4:00 p.m.
Resume’ Workshop with Ms. Sarah
Lawrence
Fridays, April 21. 11:00
a.m.
Adult Book Club …Journeys
Saturdays, April 29, 12:30 p.m.
Discussions of fiction, non-fiction, activities, and more.
College Park
3647 Main
St. College Park,
GA 30337
404.762.4060
Beginning Spanish Classes
Saturdays. 4:00 p.m.
Learn beginning Spanish with Ramona Hernandez.
Say Please and Thank You! A
Manners and Etiquette Workshop with Dr. Gloria Milow
Tuesdays. 4:00 p.m. Dr. Gloria M.
Milow will conduct special etiquette workshops for children.
Drop Everything and Read with
Christine Bowen, Children’s Author
Wednesday, April 12. 10:30 a.m.
Children will listen to Christine Bowen read her book, “Adventures of My Lamb,”
in recognition of Drop Everything and Read Day.
Let’s Take Care of the Earth! A
Workshop with the Dept. Of Water Resources
Wednesday, April 19. 10:30 a.m.
Children will participate in an interactive workshop about recycling in
recognition of Earth Day.
A Money Management for Kids
Workshop Sponsored by the Finance Crew
Thursday, April 27. 4:00 p.m. The
Finance Crew will give a workshop on money management for children in
recognition of Money Smart Week.
Dogwood Library
1838 Donald
Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW Atlanta,
GA 30318
404.792.4961
Adult
Coloring Class
Thursdays,
12:00 p.m. Come and join us each Thursday for Adult Coloring for a chance to
relax, relieve stress, and explore your creativity.
Where’s The Money Workshop
Tuesday, April 11. 5:45 p.m. Come and learn about financial
resources to further education, start a nonprofit and resources to enrich one’s
life.
Smart Money Matters
Wednesday, April 26. 10:00 a.m.
Children will listen to stories about money and learn about the importance of
spending, saving, and sharing.
Second Chance
Thursday, April 27. 3:45 p.m.
Learn how to get your next job after incarceration.
East Atlanta
400 Flat
Shoals Ave. SE Atlanta GA 30316
404.730.5438
Meditation Class 101
Mondays. Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Rejuvenate the mind and ease stress.
Youth Master Mind Chess Club
Every other Monday. Learn to play chess or improve your skills.
East Point
Branch
2757 Main Street East Point 30344
404.762.4842
Storytime
2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month, 10:00 a.m. Interactive
songs, stories and more.
East Roswell
2301 Holcomb
Bridge Rd. Roswell, GA 30076
404.613.4050
ESL Conversation Class
Thursdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Practice
speaking English with other ESL learners and new English speakers in an
informal and friendly group setting. Groups are led by a native English
speaker.
Meditation Class
Tuesdays. 12:00 p.m. Every class will include
guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the
details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. Each class is different,
fun and interactive.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Stories,
songs and activities your whole family will love. Children must be accompanied
by an adult caregiver.
Happy Tails/READing Paws
Saturday, April 8. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 15
minute sessions. Children can sign up to read to Bentley, a trained and
registered therapy dog. Work on reading skills with a great listener who loves
hearing all kinds of stories. Caregiver required to stay in room with child.
Happy Tails/READing Paws
Thursday, April 20. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 15
minute sessions. Children can sign up to read a trained and registered therapy
dog. Work on reading skills with a great listener who loves hearing all kinds
of stories. Caregiver required to stay in room with child.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, April 11. 1:00 p.m. An introductory
class to familiarize computer users with Microsoft Excel.
Fairburn Branch
60 Valley
View Dr. Fairburn, GA 30213
770.306.3138
Afternoon Storytime
Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19,
& 26. 3:30 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!
Introduction to Computers
Fridays, April 7 & 21. 12:00
p.m. Learn basic computer skills.
Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, April 11. 6:30 p.m. Come
in pajamas, robes and slippers. Well-mannered teddy bears and dolls welcome.
Best loved blankets understood.
Earth Day Teen Craft
Thursday, April 20. 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to make an eco-friendly bag out of that old t-shirt you don’t wear
anymore, no sewing required! (Bring your own shirt—limited shirts will be
available)
Introduction to Finding Grants
Tuesday, April 25. 6:00 p.m.
Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to
find potential funders in this introductory course.
Hapeville
Branch
525 King
Arnold St. Hapeville, GA 30354
404.762.4065
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m. Children
will enjoy interactive stories, songs and more.
Spanish Storytime
Wednesdays, April 5 & 26.
10:30 a.m. Children will enjoy stories, songs and activities conducted in
Spanish.
Spanish To English Classes
Mondays, April 3, 10, & 24.
10:30a.m. Candida Zamara will teach Spanish to English classes.
Kirkwood Branch
11 Kirkwood Rd. Atlanta
Ga, 30317
404.377.6471
It’s
the Teeny Tiny Tots Storytime!
Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. Babies and tots can enjoy books, songs and meet other toddlers from the
neighborhood!
30 Minute Meditation
Wednesdays. 12:30 p.m. Join the
Kadampa Meditation Center for these free Buddhist meditation sessions.
AARP
Tax Volunteers
Mondays
and Thursdays, April 3, 4, 10, 11, & 17. 10:00 a.m. Free income tax
assistance for low to moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to
those 60 and older.
Celebrate
National Library Week: Libraries Transform
Saturday,
April 8. 1:30 p.m. Join realtors Randy Brazee and Jonathan Huff for a
presentation and discussion on the original Kirkwood Library.
Martin
Luther King Jr. Branch
409 John
Wesley Dobbs Ave. Atlanta,
Ga 30312
404.730.1185
Basic Money Management Class for
Teens
Thursday, April 27. 4:00 p.m. Teens will learn how to become
financially literate, think through spending decisions, and act responsibly
with money.
Mechanicsville
Branch
400
Formwalt St SW Atlanta, GA 30312
404.730.4779
AARP Defensive Driving Course
Friday, April 7. 10:00 a.m.
Adults receive credits for reduced car insurance premiums.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 5, 12,
19, & 26. 10:30 a.m. Children will enjoy stories, finger plays and crafts.
Computer Basics for Seniors
Wednesdays, April 5, 12,
19, & 26. 10:30 a.m.
Constant Contact Lunch
& Learn Series
Thursday, April 13. 12:00
p.m. Information provided to enhance businesses through social media.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Support Group
Thursday, April 20. 10:30
a.m. Support, fellowship and resources will be provided to affected
grandparents.
Metropolitan Branch
1332
Metropolitan PKWY. Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
Children’s Storytime at
Metropolitan Library
Wednesday. 10:00 a.m. Children
will celebrate reading and other activities
Earth Day Craft
Thursday, April 13. 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5-10. Make a special craft to celebrate Earth Day.
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Monday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. This
class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project
proposal to a foundation.
Celebrate the Earth
Saturday, April 22. 11:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. Stories and Crafts to celebrate Earth Day.
Milton Branch
855 Mayfield
Rd. Milton,
GA 30009
404.613.4402
Creative Arts Teen Meet-up @
Milton
Wednesdays, April 12 & 26.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Join us biweekly for a fun arts and crafts project.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library.
Bilingual Storytime with Lingual
Kids
Wednesday, April 19. 11:00 a.m.
Lingual Kids invites friends to travel the world without leaving the
library. Have fun with songs and an
interactive story perfect for the imaginative learner. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Milton Library.
Teen Manga and Cartooning
Workshop
Wednesdays, April 19. 5:30 p.m. –
7:00 p.m. In partnership with Johns Creek Arts Center this monthly session will
teach the techniques and secrets employed by modern day professional artists.
Northeast/Spruill
Oaks Branch
9560 Spruill
Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30022
770.360.8820
English as a Second
Language
Tuesdays. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. Beginning and intermediate levels with experienced instructor Terry
McManus. Free.
Laughter for Wellness
Saturday, April 1. 2:00
p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Teacher is certified Laughter Yoga instructor. Fun and healthy
Spring Break! Filmmaking Workshop
Monday, April 3. 2:00 p.m. This
3-hour workshop will teach teens the basics of videography from screenwriting
to editing their shots into a finished film.
Northeast/Spruill Oaks
Library Book Club
Tuesday, April 4. 11:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Call or drop by the
Circulation Desk to pick up the book for the month!
Small, Small World: Exploring Art
around the Globe
Thursday. April 6. 10:30 a.m.
Children will explore the world through music, stories, and art.
Spanish Classes for Children
Tuesday, April 11. 4:00 p.m. The
National Spanish Honor Society offers free Spanish language classes for
children.
Creative Writing Club for Teens
Sundays,
April 23. 2:30 p.m. Explore your own inner writer with your peers
in a relaxed, informal setting.
Money Smart Week: Guest Author
Mary Becker
Monday, April 24. 4:30 p.m. Mary
will read from her finance books for children, The Debt Monster and Dazzling
Dollar Dude.
Northside Branch
3295
Northside Parkway NW Atlanta,
GA 30327
404.814.3508
Money Smart Week April 22-29
Pre-school storytime will feature games and stories about the history of money
and distinction between wants and needs. Toddler Time will focus on counting
coins.
Northwest at Scotts Crossing
2489 Perry
Boulevard NW Atlanta, GA 30318
404.613.4364
Let’s Move with Sunshine
Monday. 6:00 p.m. Exercise
classes presented by Ms. Paula Copeland.
Little
Tykes Storytime
Wednesdays.
11:00 a.m. Join us for themed storytimes
and craft sessions weekly.
What’s in that Lunch, Anyway?!? -
Kaiser Educational Theater
Wednesday, April 5. 11:00 a.m. Presented in a game show format,
participants will learn barriers to and myths associated with healthy eating.
Money Smart Credit Habits
Wednesday, April 26. 4:30 p.m.
Teenagers will learn the importance of developing wise credit habits early by
learning how credit balances and interest work as well as discussing the
importance of accurate credit reports and good credit scores.
Saving Money is Fun for Kids
Thursday, April 27. 4:00 p.m.
Children will play fun games that will teach them how to save money.
Ocee Branch
5090 Abbotts
Bridge Rd. Johns
Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
small, Small WORLD Art Program
Tuesday, April 4. 10:30 a.m. Grab your passports and join us as we travel
the globe as part of
Johns Creek Art Center’s newest
learning adventure: small, small World.
Chess Club
Wednesday, April 5. 6:00-7:30pm. Club members
will learn strategies, game variations and perhaps have the opportunity to
participate in a tournament.
Teen Manga and Cartooning
Saturday, April 8. 12:00 p.m. -
1:30 p.m. Techniques and secrets employed by modern
day professional Manga, aka, Game Concept Artists, and Animators. Teens will
start their journey into the world of drawing anime and manga illustrations.
CAST Free Math Tutoring .
Sunday: April 9. 2:00
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tutors will provide math instruction. Bring an assignment or a
math topic you are struggling with. First come first served basis.
Music for Babies to Preschool with Miss Gail
Tuesday, April 11. 10:30 am. Babies and preschoolers with their parents attend entertaining and
educational programs. Learn how music teaches your baby early literacy skills,
improves motor function and deepens the bond between baby and parent.
Coding@Ocee
Wednesdays, April 12 & April
26. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm. Learn basics of Java, including basics of programming, conditions,
“loops”, and arrays. Java is an essential and popular programming language used
to make mobile applications in Android. Java is often an easy language to
learn.
STEM@OCEE
Saturday,
April 15. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A program
especially for elementary students. The initial program will be a hands-on
demonstration of the basics of electricity and science. All events will be
educational, entertaining and fun.
Young Artists
Saturday, April 15. 4:30-5:30pm. Learn the basic techniques of drawing, painting, elements of art,
principles of design, and cartoon/anime’ drawing.
North
Fulton Community Charities Mobile Outreach Bus
Wednesday,
April 26. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm. Provides emergency assistance via the
NFCC mobile unit, particularly for families with transportation challenges.
Appointments only. For more information or to schedule, visit the website at www.nfcchelp.org or call 770-640-0399 (ext. 463).
Palmetto Branch
9111 Cascade
Palmetto Hwy Palmetto,
GA 30268
404.613.4075
Barnyard Story time.
Tuesday, April 11. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy listening to fun stories, interactive musical songs, finger
plays and lots of creative theme related activities.
Three Little Piglets / Toddlers
& Babies Lap-Time Stories! “Read Me a Story”
Thursday, April 13. 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers will enjoy listening to fun stories, nursey rhymes, wacky music;
finger plays along with creative theme related activities.
Farmyard Kids say Please &
Thank You / Oops! Manners Matter Classes @ the Library: Facilitator Ms.Kokumo
Thursdays, April 13 & 20.
3:30 p.m. Children will enjoy listening to fun inspired by stories, public
speaking and etiquette. Prepare for this journey in a very organized manner
along with lots of cultural creative theme related activities.
Rolette’s Country Book Club
Friday, April 28. 3:30p.m.
Palmetto book club may be the perfect way to motivate your child to read more/
offering a selection of educational, fun books for children to read and
discuss. Followed by light refreshments.
Peachtree Branch
1315
Peachtree Street NE Atlanta,
GA 30309
404.885.7830
Toddler Time
Monday. 10:30 a.m. Storytime with alternating themes,
often linked to holidays, red letter days, and the seasons. We will share
picture books, sing songs, and participate in other activities related to our
theme.
Monday Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join instructor Michael Johnson to a gentle and
relaxing way to improve your physical health and mental outlook .
Preschool
Storytime
Tuesdays. 10:30. Themed storytime in
which we will share storybooks and participate in other activities related to
our weekly theme.
Thursday
Thoughtful Yoga
Thursdays, 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join instructor Michael Johnson to a gentle
and relaxing way to improve your physical health and mental outlook; partnering
with Midtown Mediation, which immediately follows this program.
Thursday
Midtown Meditation
Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Meditation can help you relax, reduces
tension-related pain, helps lower your blood pressure, and improves the immune
system; partnering with Gentle Yoga, which immediately precedes this program.
Saturday Yoga with
Barbara Baker
Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Attain a state of complete tranquility and
relaxation by practicing yoga at the Peachtree Branch Library.
Kids’ Origami
Club
Saturday, April 8. 3:30 p.m. Join us
as we practice origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding and make something
you can take home. Although recommended
for children 8-12, younger interested children who have assistance from a
parent or caregiver are welcome to attend.
Saturday Family Afternoon Events
Saturday, April 15.
3:30 p.m. Each
month a special Saturday program will entertain families. There will be a puppet show, magic show,
storyteller, and more. Check with the
branch for details.
Sponsored by the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Advised Fund
of The Community Foundation.
Ponce De Leon
980 Ponce de
Leon Avenue NE Atlanta,
GA 30306
404.885.7820
Family Storytime
Mondays. 10:30 a.m. Join us for
this theme-based story time that incorporates books, singing, and rhymes!
Together Time
Mondays. 11:00 a.m. Following
Storytime, the meeting room will be available for Together Time for babies,
toddlers, parents, and caregivers.
Together Time is a chance for parents and caregivers to connect while
babies and toddlers play with toys, read board books, and socialize. Feel free
to bring your lunch.
Stress Less, Live More: Lunchtime
Meditation
Thursdays. 12:00 p.m. Meditation
causes peace of mind. Come free your mind from negativity such as anxiety,
anger or accumulated stress.
LEGO Club
Tuesdays. 4:00 p.m. Get creative
and build anything you choose! Work on your own or build as a team. The library
will provide the Legos. Kids provide their imaginations!
How to Start a Nonprofit
Earth Day Celebration
Thursday, April 27. 3:30 p.m.
Come and celebrate the importance of Earth Day with Fulton County Department of
Public Works Water Resources Department. Enjoy free activities and crafts!
Roswell Branch
115 Norcross
St. Roswell GA 30075
770.640.3075
First Mondays Storytime with
Babatunde
First Monday of the month, 11:00
a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join Jason Louder for a special story time that shares African
stories and folklore.
Free Yoga or Zumba at the Library
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Yoga. Thursdays in January, 11:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. Nourish your mind, body,
and spirit! The techniques of Yoga are taught in a light,
joyful, and thorough manner – equally useful and suitable for different levels
of Yoga students. Or get a sweat on to start the New Year; from beginners to
advanced.
Free ESL Classes
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Conversational English. All levels.
Noonday Nosh Book Club &
Mystery Readers Book Club
Every third Tuesday of the month,
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Noonday Nosh. Every fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:00
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mystery Readers. Come discuss the month’s book selection with
other readers of the community.
Spanish Story Time
Every second Wednesday. 11:00
a.m.-12:00 p.m. Designed for all young ages, this story time hour is in Spanish
and explores stories and rhymes.
Drop-In Needlecraft Group
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Get together with like-minded crafters to socialize while you work on your
projects. If you knit, crochet,
embroider or cross-stitch, grab your current project and join us at the library. No instruction needed and materials are
provided.
AP Test Prep Classes
Monday, April 10.
AP US Government: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 17. AP Human
Geography: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 24. AP World
History: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join C2Education as they help you
get prepared for your AP Exams.
Sandy Springs
395 Mount
Vernon Hwy. Sandy
Springs, GA 30328
404.303.6130
ESL – Conversational English
Classes
Mondays, 6:00 p.m. &
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. Brush up on your English language skills!
Tai Chi
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Breathe and
gently stretch for fitness, meditation, and movement with Taian Wang.
Tiny Tales Storytime
Tuesdays. 11:00 a.m. Come and
enjoy stories, songs and learning activities for infants and toddlers. Please
Note: There will be a combined special storytime on Tuesdays, April 4th &
April 11th. Both groups will meet @11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. A weekly
session of stories, songs, finger plays and occasional crafts.
READing Paws
Wednesdays. 3:15 p.m. Children who
want to practice reading skills can sign up for 15 minute sessions to read to
therapy dog Freckles!
Journey to Literacy with Junior
League of Atlanta!
Saturday, April 1. 3:00 p.m. Join us for an interactive reading with
related crafts and activities. Children will get to keep a copy of the book!
Kids in the Kitchen!
Saturday, April 1. 3:00 p.m.
(Program directly following JLA) KITK promotes child health and wellness by
involving kids and their parents in a hands-on environment focused on preparing
healthy foods.
Defensive Driving Workshops
Tuesday-Wednesday. April 4 &
5. 2:45 p.m.
Participants should plan to
attend both sessions of each class. The AARP guidebook is $15.00 for members, $
20.00 non-members & not required for participants who choose to audit only.
Call 404-851-6157 to register.
Sandy Springs Literary Society –
Book Club Discussion
Tuesday, April 4. 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the club! The Club meets the First Tuesday of each
month.
Mystery Lovers – Book Club
Discussion
Tuesday, April 4. 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the club! The Club meets the First Tuesday of each
month.
Sandy Springs Kids’ Book Club
Monday, April 10. 4:30 p.m.
Discussions will include team trivia and snacks.
Annual
Egg Hunt!
Tuesday,
April 11.11:00 a.m. Prepare to have fun and bring your own basket at our annual
egg hunt in the library’s reading garden.
Saturday
Storytime!
Saturdays,
April 15. 3:00 p.m. Ms. Leah
will host fun seasonal storytimes and related activities for the whole family.
Saturday
Family Matinee Movies!
Saturdays,
April 15. 4:00 p.m. Come
relax and enjoy a Saturday movie with the family. Refreshments provided!
Crafternoon with Mr. Davia!
Friday, April 21. 4:30 p.m. Join Mr. Davia for an afternoon specializing in the joys
of art and take home your own unique creations!
Southeast Atlanta
1463 Pryor
Rd. Atlanta, GA 30315
404.613.5771
Jewelry
Making Class 101
Saturday, April 8. 12:30p.m.
Complete a unique jewelry set. You'll learn how to construct a simple necklace,
bracelet and earrings using the right tools, beads and findings that will bring
your inspiration to life.
How to Plan a Family & Class Reunion
Monday, April 10. 4:00p.m. This program will address all of the
elements that are critical to having a successful reunion from start to finish.
South Fulton Branch
4055 Flat
Shoals Rd. Union City, GA 30291
404.613.3092
Jazz with
Prodigy and Friends
Saturday, April 22. 3:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon
of jazz with Rosemary Roberts and friends. AAW
Smart Money Matters Family Game
Night
Tuesday, April 25. 10:30 a.m.
Families will learn about money in a fun way. This program is sponsored by the
Bill Fox Mini Grant.
Teen
Advisory Meeting
Thursday,
April 27. 4:30 p.m. Join your peers in helping to create teen collections
programs and volunteer service projects.
SouthWest Branch
1463 Pryor
Rd. Atlanta, GA 30315
404.613.5771
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays. 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime is a fun early literacy
program for kids ages 4-up and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome! Join us
for an hour of interactive stories, songs, rhymes, games, and accompanying
activities perfect for preschoolers. The early literacy practices featured each
week help build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. For parents and
caregivers, Storytime offers an opportunity to experience early literacy
practices in action, to discover great books, music, and digital media great for
sharing with children at home and to
socialize with other parents after Storytime.
Toddlers Once Upon A Time Storytime
Wednesdays. 10:15 a.m. Do you
have children ages 3 and under? We have a storytime just for you! Each
Wednesday, toddlers and their caregivers enjoy an hour play-based program
featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, and activities
that will keep toddlers moving while introducing them to the storytime
experience. Important language development happens by age three, so the
selected activities are perfect for building language, growing vocabulary, and
discovering the magical world of books. Parents and caregivers will hear and
sing rhymes and songs perfect for storytime or anytime, learn about early
literacy practices for toddlers, and meet other parents and caregivers.
Kids'
Coloring Club
Saturday, April 15. Join us on Saturday morning
from 11am-12pm for our Kids' Coloring Club -- children of all ages are invited
to color coloring sheets featuring their favorite characters, seasonal
designs, and more. Feel free to bring your favorite coloring book!
2017 Money Smart Week: Become
Money Smart!
Thursday, April 27. 10:15 a.m.
Coins are cool! You can have fun with them and learn about them at the
same time! Kids will explore how to manage money and examine the
differences between needs and wants. Play a game about earning, saving and spending.
Washington
Park Branch
1116 M. L.
King Jr. Dr., S.W. Atlanta,
Ga 30314
404.752.8760
Hop to It Crafts
Wednesday, April 5. 4:00 p.m.
Holiday crafts.
How to Start a Business
Tuesday, April 11. 5:30 p.m.
Learn about starting your own business.
Pledge to Conserve
Wednesday, April 19. 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate Earth Day @ the Library.
Kids 4 Money
Wednesday, April 26. 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Money Smart Week.
Getting Funds for College
Thursday, April 27. 4:30 p.m.
Teens learn about funding for college.
West End Branch
525 Peeples
St. SW Atlanta,
GA 30310
404.752.8740
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays. 10:00 a.m. Join us
for stories, poetry and occasional crafts for children located in the meeting
room.
Pop-In Crafts
Every 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays. 3:30 p.m. Join us for a time of crafting and building with each
other. Make and Take!
The Benefits of Essential Oils
Saturday, April 22. 2:30 p.m.
Explore the properties of essential oils. Learn how to make a body scrub,
household cleaner and other personal uses.
Wolf Creek Branch
3100 Enon
Rd. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.613.4255
Shaping Minds Math-A-Thon
Saturdays.
April 8. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Teens
participate in a Mental Math Skills Challenge. Prizes will be awarded.
Wolf
Creek Library Afternoon Book Club
Thursday,
April 27. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come prepared to discuss the monthly selection
and have lively interactions. New members welcome!
