Build a Better World Through Reading at the Library This Summer
Join Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program with an exciting new celebration at Woodruff Park. For the first time ever, come "Build a Better World" with storytelling, a special visit from Word Girl from PBS Kids, Rocky the Reading Raccoon, face painting, balloon art, crafts and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.
While you're there, you can also Build a Better You, when you participate in our fitness activities, including yoga, obstacle course, dancing and more. Snacks will be provided, or you can bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the park with your family. The Library Bookmobile will also be onsite and ready to get you signed up for a library card and check out materials (books, movies, DVDs, CDs). All ages welcome!
JOIN US THIS SUMMER: Celebrate Summer Reading All Summer Long!
Thursday, June 1. 4:00 p.m. Will Keating; magician, ventriloquist, comedian, will bring his program The Golden Ruler to Northside. Good for kids and families of all ages. All Ages Welcome.
Wednesday, June 7. 10:30 a.m. Children will have an opportunity to Build a Better World by creating decorative pieces and/or useful objects from scrap wood. Reservations Required.
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Build A Better World: Summer Reading Kick-off
Tuesday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. The more you dream it, and believe it, the more you will see it come true. Design your own vision board. All supplies will be provided.
Thursday, July 6. 4:00 p.m. Bill Packard returns to Northside with a customized program that includes storytelling, humor, magic, and more. Funded by the Library Foundation. Ages 6 and up. Northside Library
Monday, July 31. 3:00 p.m. Northside has partnered with the Sandy Springs branch to bring you one of the south’s premiere theater companies; Bright Star Theater. They will bring Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland to life in this 45 minute adventure. Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who take your audience on an imaginative ride. Ages 5-10. Northside Library
Register for the 2017 Summer Reading Program
Join Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program with an exciting new celebration at Woodruff Park. For the first time ever, come "Build a Better World" with storytelling, a special visit from Word Girl from PBS Kids, Rocky the Reading Raccoon, face painting, balloon art, crafts and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.
While you're there, you can also Build a Better You, when you participate in our fitness activities, including yoga, obstacle course, dancing and more. Snacks will be provided, or you can bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the park with your family. The Library Bookmobile will also be onsite and ready to get you signed up for a library card and check out materials (books, movies, DVDs, CDs). All ages welcome!
JOIN US THIS SUMMER: Celebrate Summer Reading All Summer Long!
Thursday, June 1. 4:00 p.m. Will Keating; magician, ventriloquist, comedian, will bring his program The Golden Ruler to Northside. Good for kids and families of all ages. All Ages Welcome.
Wednesday, June 7. 10:30 a.m. Children will have an opportunity to Build a Better World by creating decorative pieces and/or useful objects from scrap wood. Reservations Required.
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Build A Better World: Summer Reading Kick-off
Tuesday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. The more you dream it, and believe it, the more you will see it come true. Design your own vision board. All supplies will be provided.
Thursday, July 6. 4:00 p.m. Bill Packard returns to Northside with a customized program that includes storytelling, humor, magic, and more. Funded by the Library Foundation. Ages 6 and up. Northside Library
Monday, July 31. 3:00 p.m. Northside has partnered with the Sandy Springs branch to bring you one of the south’s premiere theater companies; Bright Star Theater. They will bring Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland to life in this 45 minute adventure. Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who take your audience on an imaginative ride. Ages 5-10. Northside Library
Register for the 2017 Summer Reading Program
Looking for reading suggestions? Enjoy these fantastic suggestions for children of all ages from our very own Digital Library, as well as our partners, Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools.
Summer Reading Kick-off @ East Roswell!
Summer Reading Kick-off @ East Roswell!
Wednesday, May
31. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Join us for face
painting, balloons, tasty treats, storytelling, a magic show, special guests
and much more as we “Build A Better World” together through reading this
summer. Sponsored by Friends of East Roswell
Library, Inc., Starbucks and Smoothie King. All ages.
East Roswell Library
2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
404.613.4050
Summer Reading Program Kick-off
Wednesday, May 31. 11:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Fairburn City Pavilion, Broad
Street
Come join us as we start off our
Summer Reading Program with the city of Fairburn. Featuring food, games,
prizes, fire trucks, band a special performance of
“Robin Hood” by the Serenbe Playhouse! (performance is at noon)
All Ages
Summer
Reading Kick-off
Thursday, June 1. 10:00 a.m.
Secure
Shredding, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Water Works Story/Craft 12:00 p.m.
Family Yoga 1:00 p.m.
Doc Atoms at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a spectacular summer reading kick-off event. Festivities begin with a secure shredding event in our parking lot. Families can participate in a family yoga session. All are invited to a special performance following yoga. Sponsored by Ocee Friends Group.
Water Works Story/Craft 12:00 p.m.
Family Yoga 1:00 p.m.
Doc Atoms at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a spectacular summer reading kick-off event. Festivities begin with a secure shredding event in our parking lot. Families can participate in a family yoga session. All are invited to a special performance following yoga. Sponsored by Ocee Friends Group.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Summer Reading Kick-off: Build a Better
World
Thursday, June
1. 10:30 a.m. Children will create a better world with an
engaging story and fun craft activity.
Reservations Required.
Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta GA 30303
404.730.1700
Build a Better
World Summer Reading Block Party Kick–off
Thursday, June 1. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy listening to fun stories; build a
Sense of Wonder along with a festival of exciting games, balloons, prizes and
refreshments. Age - All
Palmetto Library
9111 Cascade Palmetto HWY, Palmetto GA 30268
404.613.4075
Summer Reading
Kick-off with the Little Red Barn
Thursday, June 1. 10:30 a.m.
Register for the summer reading program! Read aloud or
spend time petting and interacting outside with the animals. All ages welcome. No
registration necessary.
Alpharetta Library
10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009
404.613.6735
Summer
Reading Kick-off Registration Day
Thursday,
June 1. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Come by the
library to sign-up for the summer reading program and receive all the events
and programs that the library has to offer. All ages welcome.
Southwest
Library
3665 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta GA 30331
404.699.6363
Building a Better World - Summer Reading
Kick-off
Thursday, June
1. 11:00 a.m.
Are you ready to ‘Build a Better World’ and Read? Come and join us,
along with our special guests, as we kick-off our Summer Reading Program!
There’ll plenty of fun and games to get you excited about reading. All are
welcome.
Adamsville-Collier Heights
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Summer Reading
Kick-off Registration Day
Thursday, June 1. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come by the library to sign-up for the summer reading
program and receive all the events and programs that the library has to offer.
All ages welcome.
Fairburn Library
60 Valley View Drive. Fairburn, GA 30213
770.306.3138
Summer
Reading Kick-off
Thursday, June
1. 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bring the whole
family to kick off Summer Reading. Face painting, prizes, and maybe some
visitors from a galaxy far, far away. Make sure you prepare to win prizes
through reading. All ages welcome.
Roswell Library
115 Norcross Street, Roswell, GA 30075
770.640.3075
Build a Better
World Kick-off
Thursday, June 1. 12:00 p.m.
Build a better world with Kaiser Permanente, snacks, and
games. All are invited. Reservations required.
Washington Park
1116 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314
404.752.8760
Summer Reading Kick-off: Magic and more!
Thursday, June
1. 1:00 p.m.
It’s time to
Build a Better World! Come join the Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library for a
spectacular kick-off to summer reading with face painting, balloon animals and
an unforgettable magic show with magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok. The
magic show starts at 2:00, but come early starting at 1:00 to enjoy face
painting and balloon art. All ages are welcome!
Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library
9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
770.360.8820
The Golden Ruler: A Magical Summer Reading Kickoff
Thursday, June 1. 4:00 p.m.
Will Keating; magician, ventriloquist, comedian, will bring his program The Golden Ruler to Northside. Good for kids and families of all ages. Ages 4 and up.
Thursday, June 1. 4:00 p.m.
Will Keating; magician, ventriloquist, comedian, will bring his program The Golden Ruler to Northside. Good for kids and families of all ages. Ages 4 and up.
Northside Library
3295 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta GA 30327
404.814.3508
Summer
Reading Kick-off Event
Friday, June 2. 11:00 a.m.
Join us for fun all day with our friends Chopper from the Gwinnett Braves
and the Inflatable Zoo. All ages.
Milton Library
885 Mayfield Road., Milton, GA 30009
404.613.4402
Building a Better Tomorrow
Tuesday and Friday, June - July. 1:00 p.m.
Preservation of
Life will host a Free Summer program while providing Free Hot meals for
children and Teens. To participate in this amazing, FREE program, please
register your child with Latoya Burrell at 678.920.8411. Ages 4-18. Registration Required.
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
Summer Reading Kick-off Party at Woodruff
Park
Saturday, June
3. 10:00 a.m. Families and children will
enjoy a day at the park, where we will celebrate literacy. Amazing performances, face painting, balloon
art, obstacle courses and summer reading registration will all take place at
the event. Ages: All
Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta GA 30303
404.730.1700
Build a Better World @ Wolf Creek Library
Summer Reading 2017
Saturday, June 3. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come Build a Better World @ Wolf Creek library through reading! Come and Join us for fun filled activities while celebrating reading.
Saturday, June 3. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come Build a Better World @ Wolf Creek library through reading! Come and Join us for fun filled activities while celebrating reading.
Wolf Creek Library
3100 Enon Road, Atlanta GA 30331
404.613.4255
Build a Better World with Art!
Monday, June 5 – Monday, July 24. Showcase your artistic abilities through drawing a character, event, or scene from a chosen book and receive a prize. All drawings will be on exhibit at the Southeast Atlanta Branch library. Limited drawings are accepted. Audiences: Ages 6 - 12 years old
Southeast Atlanta
1463 Pryor Road, Atlanta, GA 30315
404.613.5771
Building a Better SUMMER / Summer Reading
Kick-off
Monday, June 5.
11:00 a.m.
Come and join us
for the beginning of great things this summer! Together we will Build a Better
World. Come find out about all of the activities that are available to you this
summer as a part of our summer reading program. All Ages Welcome.
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
Build
a Better World Magic Show and Summer Reading Kick-off
Monday,
June 5. 10:30 a.m.
Join
Keith Karnok, magician and ventriloquist as we kick off our summer reading
program. Also enjoy refreshments, sign up for the summer reading program, and
learn about all of our upcoming events.
East Atlanta Library
400 Flat Shoals Avenue. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
404.730.5438
SRP Kick-Off with
Storyteller Barry Stewart Mann!
Monday, June 5. 6:30 p.m.
Barry will weave a
collection of four 'constructive' tales from around the world, including a
bilingual rendition of a tale from the Amazon! Ages 3 & up.
Registration is not required.
Sandy Springs Library
395 Mount Vernon HWY., Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404.613.3092
Summer Reading
Kick-off Movie Day
Tuesday, June 6. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Make plans to head over to Southwest library to kick-off
summer with a free showing of The Lego Batman Movie (rated PG.) All ages
welcome.
Southwest Library
3665 Cascade Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.6365
Summer Reading Kickoff Movie Day
Tuesday, June 6. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Make plans to head over to Southwest library to kickoff summer with a free showing of The Lego Batman Movie (rated PG.) All ages welcome.
Fairburn Library
60 Valley View Drive. Fairburn, GA 30213
770.306.3138
Build a Better World Summer Reading Kick-off
Tuesday, June 6.
10:00 a.m.
Welcome to
Summer Reading with “Build a Better World”. Join the celebration with
storytelling, Superhero Captain Integrity, a live performance by Kaiser
Permanente Puppet Theatre and more.
All ages.
Registrations required.
Hapeville Library
525 King Arnold Street, Hapeville, GA 30354
404.762.4065
Summer Reading
Kick-off with Mumferd and Kaiser Permanente!
Tuesday, June 6. 10:30 a.m.
Kick-off your summer by joining us at the MLK Branch for
the “Build a Better World” party. There will be a live performance puppet show
by Kaiser Permanente Theater group, face painting, special appearance of Little
Zack, Zaxby’s Mascot, and the best part, sign up for SUMMER READING 2017! Ages: All.
Reservations required.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312
404.730.1185
How does your Garden Grow?
Tuesday,
June 6. 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Gardening
Exercise Day with an engaging story and an opportunity to plant seeds in a
flower pot you decorate yourself! Reservations
Required. 404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Summer Reading Kick-off!
Tuesday, June 6. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Adams Park Library and Amerigroup
for the Summer Reading Program kickoff! Sign up to participate in the Summer
Reading Program, jump in a bounce house, and get your face painted!
Adams Park Library
2231 Campbelton Road. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
404.752.8763
Buckhead
Summer Reading Kick-off
Wednesday, June 7. 10:00 a.m.
The Buckhead Library is planning a Summer Reading "Kick-Off"
for the Buckhead community and library patrons.
A portion of Buckhead Avenue will be blocked off to create a fun and
festive event with a theme of "Building a Better World" with food,
games, celebrities, with a live remote from Power 96.1, Lego Land, and other
businesses supporting the building of a better foundation for our today's
youth.
Buckhead Library
269 Buckhead Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
404.814.3500
Summer Reading
Kick-off with Mumferd the Puppet
Wednesday, June 7. 10:00 a.m.
Kaiser Permanente will feature Mumferd the puppet to kick
start summer reading activities.
Dogwood Library
1838 Donald Lee Hollowell PKWY NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
404.792.4961
Wednesday’s Woodshop Wonder
“Build A Better
World!” Summer Reading Kick-off
Wednesday, June 7.
10:30 a.m.
Join us for a day of fun as we kickoff the start of this
year’s Summer Reading Program.
All Ages. Reservations required.
Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing
2489 Perry Boulevard NW, Atlanta GA 30318
404.613.4364
Summer Reading
Kick-off
Wednesday, June 7. 11:00
a.m.
Sign up for summer reading while enjoying outdoor fun at
the library. All ages. Reservation required.
Mechanicsville Library
400 Formwalt Street., SW, Atlanta, GA 30312
404.730.4779
Build a Better World Summer Reading Kick-off
Wednesday, June 7. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the summer reading kickoff celebration with storytelling, music, puppets, crafts, and more. All ages.
South Fulton Library
4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291
404.613.3092
Thursdays, June 8. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come kick off our summer reading Storytelling, Music, Crafts, Prizes, and
Snacks. All Ages Welcome
West End Library
525 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta GA 30310
404.752.8740
Mayor’s Summer Reading with Deborah Strahorn
Thursday, June
8. 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy storytime
with storyteller Deborah Strahorn. Sponsored by the Mayors Summer Reading
Program. Ages 5 and up. Reservations required for groups of 10 or
more.
Adamsville-Collier Heights
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Summer Reading Kick-off at the College Park
Library!
Thursday, June
8. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us as we
celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program. Reservations required.
Ages: 0-12.
College Park Library
3647 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
404.762.4060
Mayor’s Summer Reading Program Builds Summer
Exploring
Thursday, June
8. 1:00 p.m.
Come listen to
Deborah Strahorn who will read books to children to celebrate Mayor Reed’s
summer reading program. All ages
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
Summer
Reading Kickoff
Friday, June 9. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ready, Set, Read! Join us as we kickoff summer reading with the Colgate Dental Van, face painting, crafts, and more. Sign up for summer reading!
Friday, June 9. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ready, Set, Read! Join us as we kickoff summer reading with the Colgate Dental Van, face painting, crafts, and more. Sign up for summer reading!
East Point Library
2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344
404.762.4842
Storyteller Barry Stewart Mann
Saturday, June 10. 10:30 a.m.
Barry Stewart Mann is a favorite of families and children all across Atlanta. He’s guaranteed to entertain and educate.
Ponce De Leon Library
980 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
404.885.7820
Summer Reading
Kick-off Celebration “Build a Better World”
Saturday, June 10. 12:00 p.m.
Family day of community fun based activities and kid
resources with local performers, artists, and refreshments. All ages.
Cleveland Avenue
47 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
404.762.4116
“Creating a Better World” Tweens/Teen Movie Series
Monday, July 10. 2:00 p.m.
Teens bring your snacks and join us as we feature the movie “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1”. Ages 12-17 Reservations Required. 404.814.3500
Buckhead Library
269 Buckhead Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
404.814.3500
Mayor’s Summer Reading Club: It’s
storytelling time… with repetition, rhythm, and rhyme
Monday, June 12.
10:30 a.m. Renown Storyteller Deb Strahorn, will share a fun, engaging and
adventurous story about the character Amari, and the many places she will visit
in Atlanta. Reservations Required.
Central Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta GA 30303
404.730.1700
Bill Packard
Build a Better World Magical Reading Extravaganza
Monday, June 12. 11:00 a.m.
Come enjoy a fun magic show with Magic Man Bill Packard! His magic will
provide Summer Reading Fun to help all children build a better world. All ages
welcome.
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
Ocee Summer Reading Presents: Gene Cordova
Monday, June 12. 2:00 p.m.
Everyone will laugh and learn with ventriloquism, puppetry, comedy magic, storytelling, balloon antics and LOTS of audience participation. Sponsored by Ocee Friends Group. All ages welcome.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Mayors Summer Reading Storytime w/ Our Mrs. Strahorn
Tuesday June 13. 10:30 a.m.
An interactive time of storytelling with one of our favorite storytellers not to be missed.
West End Library
525 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta GA 30310
404.752.8740
Teens Build a Better World Through Social Media
Tuesday, June 13. 12:30p.m.
Tweens learn acceptable and not so acceptable social media behavior. Ages 11-17. Reservation required.
Mechanicsville Library
400 Formwalt Street., SW, Atlanta, GA 30312
404.730.4779
Mumferd Learns
About Water Safety Presented by Kaiser Permanente Theatre
Wednesday, June 14. 10:30 a.m.
Kickoff summer reading with a special story time! Join
Mumferd as he learns how to stay safe in the water. Ages 1-12.
Kirkwood Library
11 Kirkwood Road SE, Atlanta GA 30317
404.377.6471
Scratch DJ Academy Spin Art
Wednesday, June 14. 1:00 p.m.
Kickoff summer reading with some creativity! Join Scratch DJ Academy to create customized art work using vinyl records and paint. All ages.
Kirkwood Library
11 Kirkwood Road SE, Atlanta GA 30317
404.377.6471
Magic Show with Bill Packard – The Magic Man
Thursday, June 15. 11:00 a.m.
Magician Bill Packard provides a show that entertains, educates, and inspires children and their families to read. Ages 5-12. Registration is required for groups.
Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing
2489 Perry Boulevard NW, Atlanta GA 30318
404.613.4364
Build a Better World with Your Own Vision Board
East Point Library
2757 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344
404.762.4842
The Magical World of Bill Packard!
Tuesday, June 20. 10:30 a.m.
Bill Packard, the Magic Man will entertain youth with stories, music, and comedy, thereby creating a magical experience each guest will remember. Ages: 3-12. Reservations required.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312
404.730.1185
Build a Better World with Exciting Animal Friends
Wednesday, June 21. 1:00 p.m.
Paul Suarez presents interesting animals that will help us understand the amazing animal kingdom. Stories will be shared that encourage worldwide summer fun! All ages
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
“Build a Better Mousetrap” with Bill Packard
Wednesday, June
21. 10:30 a.m. Bill Packard uses popular book references, magic, comedy,
music, puppetry, story-telling, and video projection to entertain, educate, and
inspire students to read. Come help him
build a better mousetrap and see what it will catch!
Peachtree Library
1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
404.885.7830
Wednesday’s Woodshop
Wonder
Wednesday,
June 21. 10:30 a.m. Children will have an opportunity to Build a Better World by creating decorative pieces and/or useful
objects from scrap wood. Reservations Required. 404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Building a Better World Crafting.
Thursdays, June 22 & 29. July 6, 13, 20 & 27. 1:00 p.m.
Join us in our makerspace and upcycling center, a collaborative work space that explores learning and a new way to recycle it will introduces student to STEAM fields. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Adamsville-Collier Heights
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Ocee
Summer Reading Finale Presents: Lee Andrews
Wednesday, July 24. 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an engaging performance with Laugh Factory creator Lee
Andrews. Laugh while you experience
multiple circus skills, magical effects, puppetry, and audience participation for
an exciting journey. All ages
welcome. Sponsored by Ocee Friends
Group.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Magical Monday
Morning
Monday,
June 26. 10:30 a.m. Kids will be
thrilled and amazed by the marvelous magic of Bill Packard. Reservations
Required. Ages: All, 404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Building Stories with Barry Mann
Tuesday, June 27. 10:00 a.m.
Family story drama and interactive activity. All ages.
Cleveland Avenue
47 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
404.762.4116
Build a Better Mouse Trap with Bill Packard
Tuesday, June 27. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun-filled storytime with Bill Packard, as he uses magic, comedy, music, puppetry to entertain and inspire students to read! Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Adamsville-Collier Heights
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Making Mini
Masterpieces
Tuesday,
June 27. 10:30 a.m. Children will Build a
Better World by creating their own miniature masterpieces using acrylics on
tiny canvases. Reservations Required. 404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Ocee
Summer Reading Presents: Light It Up
with Reading
Wednesday, July 27.
2:00 p.m.
Teens will write, design, and circuit their own book
! Teens will be immersed into a writing workshop to learn tips and tricks of
writing their own short stories. Creativity will create a book cover with LED
lights. A reading theatre finalizes the
program. Teens ages 13 and above. Limit first 20. Registration required.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Mayor’s Summer
Reading Club
Wednesday, June 28. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the storytime with Kuumba storyteller Deborah
Strahorn. Ages 3-12. Registration required.
South Fulton Library
4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291
404.613.3092
Build a Better World with Magic Man, Bill Packard
Thursday, July 6. 10:30 a.m.
This magic show will entertain, educate, and inspire children and their families. Ages: 3-7. Reservations required.
Hapeville Library
525 King Arnold Street, Hapeville, GA 30354
404.762.4065
Bill Packard Magic Man
3295 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta GA 30327
404.814.350
Wednesday’s Woodshop
Wonder
Wednesday,
July 12. 10:30 a.m. Participants will have an opportunity to Build a Better World by creating
decorative pieces and/or useful objects from scrap wood. Reservations Required.
404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Barry Stewart Mann Presents: Landmarks of American Engineering
Friday, July 14. 1:00 p.m.
Journey across the nation and the years, visiting four fantastic feats of construction and courage through interactive storytelling. We’ll dig into the sage behind the Erie Canal, follow the tracks of the transcontinental railroad and more stops confirming that “if it can be imagined, it can be built!”. All ages.
Roswell Library
115 Norcross Street, Roswell, GA 30075
770.640.3075
Top Story Builders with Barry Stewart Mann
Friday, July 14. 10:30 a.m.
Join storyteller Barry Stewart Mann on a journey to build the foundation of a better world through literacy. From sturdy frames to fine details, these tales will be filled with puppets, props, costumes, songs and audience participation. In the center of the library. All ages welcome!
Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library
9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
770.360.8820
Ocee Summer Reading Presents: Barry Stewart Mann
Thursday, July 17. 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a popular performance with Barry Stewart Mann. Experience storytelling with lively voices, gestures, movement, wordplay, puppetry, props, costume pieces, music, foreign languages with active audience participation. All ages welcome. Sponsored by AFPLS Foundation.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Sticks and Stones May
Break Your Bones (…but for sure they make cool crafts)
Tuesday,
July 18. 10:30 a.m. Kids will use sticks and stones to create a cool craft.
Reservations Required. Ages: 5-10, 404.730.1845
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
GEEARS: THE MAYORS SUMMER READING CLUB
Wednesday, July 19. 1:00 p.m.
Storytelling, magic and more. All ages. Reservations required.
Washington Park Library
1116 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta, GA 30314
404.752.8760
GEEARS/ Mayors Reading Club Titles with Deborah Strayhorn
Wednesday, July 19. 2:00 p.m.
Interactive storytime presented by Deborah Strayhorn. All ages.
Cleveland Avenue
47 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
404.762.4116
Build A Better World Through Art / Summertime Drop in Craft
Thursday, July 20. 2:00 p.m.
Children will enjoy a day filled with whimsical flair, creating their very own art pieces. Ages 7-12.
Palmetto Library
9111 Cascade Palmetto HWY, Palmetto GA 30268
404.613.4075
Ocee Summer Reading Finale Presents: Lee Andrews
Wednesday, July 24. 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an engaging performance with Laugh Factory creator Lee Andrews. Laugh while you experience multiple circus skills, magical effects, puppetry, and audience participation for an exciting journey. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Ocee Friends Group.
Dancing Granny Storytime
Tuesday, July 25. 10:30 a.m.
In partnership with the Alliance Theater, join us for a performance of Ashley Bryan’s The Dancing Granny. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Adamsville-Collier Heights
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta, GA 30331
404.699.4206
Paul Suarez – The Zoo
Library
Tuesday,
July 25. 10:30 a.m. Children/ tweens will enjoy books and a hands-on animal conservation program
with the Zoo librarian Paul Suarez. Reservations Required. 404.730.1845/ 1796
Central Library/ Children’s Department
One
Margaret Mitchell Sq., Atlanta, GA. 30303
404.730.1845
Build a Better World Summer Reading Finale
Tuesday, July 25. 11:00 a.m.
Say goodbye to Summer Reading with our final program of the season! Prizes and surprises for big readers! All Ages. Registrations Required.
Hapeville Library
525 King Arnold Street, Hapeville, GA 30354
404.762.4065
Summer Reading Grand Finale Staying Safe in Busy Places
Wednesday, July 26. 10:00 a.m.
Kaiser Permanente will feature stories on pedestrian safety rules with music and puppet show to end the summer reading program and activities.
Dogwood Library
1838 Donald Lee Hollowell PKWY NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
404.792.4961
Magic Show with Bill Packard!
Thursday, July 27. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy watching the magical tricks of Mr. Bill Packard. 50 participants maximum. Reservations required. Age: 4-12.
College Park Library
3647 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
404.762.4060
Ocee Summer Reading Presents: Light It Up with Reading
Wednesday, July 27. 2:00 p.m.
Teens will write, design, and circuit their own book ! Teens will be immersed into a writing workshop to learn tips and tricks of writing their own short stories. Creativity will create a book cover with LED lights. A reading theatre finalizes the program. Teens ages 13 and above. Limit first 20. Registration required.
Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road. Johns Creek, GA 30005
770.360.8897
Mayor’s Summer Reading Club
Wednesday, June 28. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the storytime with Kuumba storyteller Deborah Strahorn. Ages 3-12. Registration required.
South Fulton Library
4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291
404.613.3092
Summer Reading Program Grand Finale
Friday, July
28. 1:00 p.m. The Atlanta Fire and
Rescue is geared up to provide a fire and safety presentation, Fire
extinguisher and evacuation training, and a fire drill. As an added bonus, be
prepared to enjoy a puppet show provided by these amazing fire fighters.
Audiences: For children of all ages.
Southeast Atlanta
1463 Pryor Road, Atlanta, GA 30315
404.613.5771
Alice in Wonderland: Summer Reading Finale
Monday, July 31. 3:00 p.m.
Northside has partnered with the Sandy Springs branch to bring you one of the south’s premiere theater companies; Bright Star Theater. They will bring Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland to life in this 45 minute adventure. Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who take your audience on an imaginative ride. Ages 5-10
3295 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta GA 30327
404.814.3508
Build a Better Story with Tommy Johns
Tuesday, August 1. 10:30 a.m.
End the summer with another favorite. Tommy Johns’ show features magic, puppets, comedy, storytelling and audience participation!
Ponce De Leon Library
980 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
404.885.7820
