Sunday, April 8-14.
Library Hours
During National Library Week, pick up an "I Love
the Library Because" sheet at the East Roswell Branch. Completed
sheets will be displayed in the Children's Department.
East
Roswell Library - 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Roswell, Ga 30076
Libraries
Lead during National Library Week
April 8-14.
Enjoy Featured branch
displays highlighting significant library events.
All ages 404-730-4779
Mechanicsville
Library – 400 Formwalt St. SW Atlanta, Ga 30312
National
Library Week
April 9 - 13. 10:00
a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Come out and get to
know your Northwest Library. Visit our information table to learn about library
materials and services. All Ages.
Northwest
Library – 2489 Perry Boulevard, NW Atlanta, Ga. 30318
Love
Your Library Poster Contest
April 9-14.
Celebrate National
Library Week by making a poster highlighting your favorite book, character, or
why you love libraries. Ages 5-11.
Northside
Library – 3295 Northside Pkwy. Atlanta,
Ga 30327
National Library Week
Scavenger Hunt
Monday-Saturday, April 9-14. Library hours.
Celebrate this year’s National Library Week
theme, “Libraries Lead” by participating in a scavenger hunt!
Ask for a list of questions at the service
desk, search the library for answers, and return your completed list to library
staff to earn a prize!
All ages. 404.762.4116
Cleveland
Avenue Library- 47 Cleveland Avenue, SW
Atlanta, Ga 30315
Be Book
Worm # Me Too & Read a Book Today! Let’s Celebrate National Book Week!
Monday, April 09- 15.
4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Come and enjoy a fun
time of reading a daily book and creating your very own journal of crafts and
book summaries. Ages 6-12
Palmetto
Library – 9111 Cascade Palmetto Rd. Palmetto, Ga 30268
Stories
for Shorties
Tuesday, April 10. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays as we celebrate
National Library Week. Please arrive
on-time to minimize distractions. No food/beverages, please. Bottles okay. Ages
0 - 5.
Milton Library - 855
Mayfield Rd. Milton, GA 30009
Love on
your Library
Tuesday, April 10. 10:30am
Patrons are invited to
write on colored hearts cut-outs about why you love the East Atlanta Library
which will be displayed in the windows of the branch.
East
Atlanta Library – 400 Flat Shoals Ave, SE. Atlanta, Ga 30316
D.E.A.R. (Drop
Everything and Read) Creative Crayon Story Time and Crafts
Tuesday, April 10. 10:30 a.m.
Reservations Required.
All Ages Welcome, Ages 4+. 404.730.1845
Central
Library – One Margaret Mitchell Square Atlanta, Ga 30303
AFPLS
Mobile Book Bike in MILTON
Tuesday, April 10. 12:00 p.m.
Help the Milton Library celebrate National
Library Week with the AFPLS Mobile Book Bike! Plus, meet the library's mascot:
Rocky the Reading Raccoon! Get your free library card now!
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd. Milton, Ga 30009
Books with Pups- Canine Assistants
Tuesday, April 10. 3:30 p.m.
Ash and Fitz are back! Read to a
friendly therapy dog with one of Canine Assistant's K-9 Kids wonderful
volunteers. Great for reluctant readers and kids looking to build fluency skills and
improve confidence! Each child will read one-on-one to a therapy for fifteen
minutes. Ages 5 and up. Space is limited, MUST email Liane to sign up: Liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov Every
other Tuesday beginning at 3:30 PM.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, GA 30009
Celebrate National
Library Week
Tuesday,
April 10. 4:00 p.m.
Reading
puzzles and activities for elementary aged children
Metropolitan Library –
1332 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta, Ga 30310
Books with Pups- Canine Assistants
Tuesday, April 10. 5:00 p.m.
Come, hang out with board game
enthusiasts and soon-to-be fans. Play games you don’t get a chance to
play at home and meet some new people. Defeat boredom with us and learn a
new game.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd. Milton, Ga 30009
Libraries, Lattes,
Literacy and Leadership
Wednesday,
April 11.
Come
and join us as we celebrate National Library Week with coffee, snacks, a book
and friends. Ages: All ages.
MLK Library – 409 John
Wesley Dobbs Avenue Atlanta, Ga 30312
A Little Bit of
Storytime
Wednesday,
April 11. 10:00 a.m.
Stories.
Washington Park
Library – 1116 MLK jr. Dr. S.W. Atlanta, Ga 30314
School Library Tour
Wednesday,
April 11. 10:30 a.m.
In
celebration of the National Library Week, schools are invited to take a tour of
the East Point library to learn about different programming and services that
we offer that can make children become leaders in their communities. Ages: 4 -
10
East Point Library – 2757 Main Street East Point, Ga 30344
Wednesday Morning Yoga
Wednesday, April 11. 10:30 a.m.
Say Namaste for National Library
Week. Join us for this free yoga classes. No experience necessary.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Sound Beginnings with Ms. Linda
Wednesday, April 11. 11:30 a.m.
This music class is designed to
develop intelligence and confidence in the young child through a setting of
music, play, and parental nurturing. For ages 0 – 4 with parent (and
siblings). Email Liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov to sign up!
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Let’s Play Music with Ms. Linda
Wednesday, April 11. 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an exciting
interactive music class for children and parents which emphasizes piano
playing, note reading, ear training, rhythm and classical music. Ages 4 – 6
with caregiver. Space is limited. Registration required. Email Liane to
RSVP: Liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Friends of the Milton Library Book Sale
Wednesday, April 11. 3:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Milton Library
is a non-profit organization that holds weekly book sales to raise money to
support the programs and events at the Milton Library. Come shop for book
bargains and support your neighborhood branch!
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Celebrate National
Library Week
Wednesday,
April 11 – 4:00 p.m.
Reading
and Book Trivia and activities for teenagers
Metropolitan Library –
1332 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta, Ga 30310
Water Around Us
Wednesday,
April 11. 4:00 p.m.
Water
Resources will visit the library. Ages 7-12. Reservations required.
404.752.8760
Washington Park
Library – 1116 MLK jr. Dr. S.W. Atlanta, Ga 30314
Atlanta Audubon Society presents: Common
Birds of Atlanta Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, April 11. 4:00 p.m.
In this program,
students will learn how to identify common birds by sight and sounds and
compare and contrast characteristics of each. An interactive class session can
be followed by a bird walk to see what birds we can find! Binoculars are
provided. Ages 5-11. Space is limited. Email Liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov to sign up.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Kool
Koding
Wednesday, April 11. 5:00 p.m.
Kids in grades 4th and up are
welcome to join this fun club for coders.
Bring your own device. Sponsored by Milton Teen Advisory Board.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
AP World History Exam Strategy Session
Wednesday, April 11. 6:30 p.m.
Join the instructors from
C2Education as they help get you prepared for your AP Biology test this spring
with an insightful strategy session. No reservations needed, grab a
classmate or two and join us!
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Issues and Ideas Book Club
Thursday, April 12. 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the inaugural meeting
of the Issues and Ideas book club. This unique book club does not have a
monthly required book. We invite you to read a non-fiction or biography and
give a 10-15 minute presentation discussing the "issues and ideas"
brought forth in the book.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Oh My D.E.A.R. Read!
Thursday,
April 12. 10:30 a.m.
What
is more fun than reading? Visit your library today and have fun by reading a
good book in recognition of Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day and
National Library Week. Reservations required. Ages: 2-6. 404.730.1185.
MLK Library – 409 John
Wesley Dobbs Avenue Atlanta, Ga 30312
National
Library Week - Drop Everything and ReadThursday,
April 12. 3:30 p.m.Reading
is the way to your future so drop by the library for the afternoon. Ages
5 -12.Northwest Library – 2489 Perry
Boulevard, NW Atlanta, Ga. 30318
D.E.A.R.
Storytime
Thursday, April 12. 3:30
p.m.
Drop in for a reading of If
You Give a Mouse a Cookie and other stories. Stay for a cookie treat.
Ages: 5-8.
East Roswell Library -
2301 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, Ga 30076
D.E.A.R. Day @ the
Library
Thursday,
April 12. 4:00 p.m.
Retell
a Ramona story. Ages 7-12. Reservations required. 404.752.8760
Washington Park
Library – 1116 MLK jr. Dr. S.W. Atlanta, Ga 30314
Lego
Club @ Milton Library
Thursday. April 12. 4:00 p.m.
It’s National Library Week! Guess this week’s
theme and get building! Kids are encouraged to spread
kindness and use their imaginations! Great opportunity to make friends &
gain confidence speaking in front of groups. Ages 5 – 11.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Midday at Milton Book Club
Friday, April 13. 11:00 a.m.
For National Library Week the
club will be discussing the book, The
Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. New members are always welcome! Email Ellen.Baxter@fultoncountyga.gov for
details.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Senior Moment Technology Sessions
Saturday, April 14.
10:00 a.m.
One-on-One 30
minute technology instruction for Seniors ages 50+ are offered every Monday at
the Milton Library. Whether you need to learn how to use various types of
Social Media applications, Email, iPad, iPhone, Tablets, Smart Phones, or
Microsoft apps, individuals may register twice a month by calling to register
at 404-613-4402 or send an email to milton.branch@fultoncountyga.gov. Just let
us know what you need to learn.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
AP
World History Practice Exam
Saturday, April 14, any three hours
AP World History Practice Exam:
Students will need to schedule a 3 hour block of time to take the practice exam
on Saturday, April 14 or Sunday, April 15 during library hours.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Friends of the Milton Library Book Sale
Saturday, April 14. 10:00 a.m.
The Friends of the Milton Library
is a non-profit organization that holds weekly book sales to raise money to
support the programs and events at the Milton Library. Come shop for book
bargains and support your neighborhood branch!
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Books
with Pups- Humane Hearts
Saturday, April 14. 10:30 a.m.
Shadow is back! Read to a
friendly therapy dog with Humane Hearts volunteer, Ms. Keri! Great for
reluctant readers and kids looking to build fluency skills and improve
confidence! Each child will read one-on-one to a therapy for fifteen
minutes. Ages 5 and up. Space is limited, email to sign up: liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Yoga
for Everyone
Saturday, April 14. 11:00 a.m.
Start your Saturday with Yoga. Instructor,
Mita will be offering free weekly yoga classes.
Bring your yoga mat and water for this relaxing, healthful library
program. All ages welcome.
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Rd Milton, Ga 30009
Celebrate Earth Day at Milton Library
Saturday. April 14. 1:00 p.m.
Join our friends from Autrey Mill
Nature Preserve as we celebrate our beautiful planet with Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,
recycling relay game, and a fun seed-bomb activity. Ages 5 - 11. Email Liane to RSVP! liane.wagner@fultoncountyga.gov
Milton Library - 855 Mayfield Road Milton, Ga 30009
Self Defense for Women
Saturday, April 14. 3:00 p.m.
What better time to learn how to
protect yourself than during National Library Week! Email Milton.branch@fultoncountyga.gov to RSVP. Ages 18 and up.
Milton Library 855 Mayfield Road Milton, GA 30009
