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Color Our World: Japanese Origami

All Day 7/1 - 7/5
Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
All Ages

This week, as part of our Color Our World theme, we’re exploring the ancient and beautiful art of Japanese Origami!

This event is in the "Children" group

Activity Stations

All Day
Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Take your time and dive into fun! Enjoy activity stations with your child, featuring everything from classic toys you loved to exciting S.T.E.A.M.-based adventures.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hangout - Adulting 101: Meal Planning & Grocery Lists

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to level up your life skills? Join us for Adulting 101, where teens will learn the basics of meal planning and how to create a smart grocery list!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Reading Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Storytime Stairs at LaGrange Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading, Social
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Let's meet at the Storytime Stairs in the children's library to work on our Summer Reading Goals together.  Each week a story will be read aloud by a staff member and can be counted towards Beanstack!

Independence Day

All Day
Harris County Public Library, Hogansville Public Library, LaGrange Memorial Library

The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Closing
This event is in the "All Ages" group

LEGO

All Day
Meeting Room 2 at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a day of creativity and fun at the library’s LEGO Open Build! Builders of all ages are invited to drop in anytime and let their imaginations soar with our collection of LEGO bricks.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Play-Doh Fun

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us for a fun-filled drop-in Play-Doh session! Kids and their grown-ups are invited to get creative together—squish, mold, and shape colorful Play-Doh into amazing creations.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Poolside Pirate Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ahoy, young mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling splash of stories, and silly adventures—all with a pirate twist!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Color Our World: Greek Mosaics

All Day 7/8 - 7/12
Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
All Ages

This week, as part of our Color Our World theme, we're exploring the stunning art of Greek mosaics using tissue paper!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Large (1 & 2) at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Are you 13 or older and interested in volunteering at the library? Join us for our Teen Volunteer Orientation to learn everything you need to know about helping out at the library!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

UGA SNAP-Ed Food Talk

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Hogansville Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults

Troup County Extension agent Jessica Spencer will be preparing delicious dishes that are fresh from the garden. Come learn about what is available locally and try out some new dishes!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hangout - Murder Mystery

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Activities, Social
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all detectives! A mystery is afoot, and it’s up to YOU to crack the case! Join us for an exciting afternoon of clues, suspects, and suspense as you work together to solve a murder mystery.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group

Oxbow Meadows

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Hogansville Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Delight the family by coming by to see the animals from Oxbow Meadows!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Rock Painting with Tattoos

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a colorful, creative experience for all ages! Come paint rocks, decorate with temporary tattoos, and let your imagination run wild.

This event is in the "Family" group

Chalk Painting With Anna

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Hogansville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Family

Come by with your family and hear The Chalk Garden by Sally Anne Garland, then make your own chalk paint!  We have lots of sidewalks around the library to practice painting on! What can you create with a little chalk and a big idea?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Art Lab: Create with The Columbus Museum

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Art Lab: Create with The Columbus Museum

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Just Dance-athon

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family

Get ready to move and groove at our Just Dance-athon! 🌈🎨 This fun, high-energy event celebrates the art of dance, where participants can explore colorful rhythms, vibrant moves, and creative expression through dance.

This event is in the "Children" group

Messy Monday - Slime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outside at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEAM, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to get messy! Join us every other Monday this summer for Messy Mondays, a fun, hands-on program for kids.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Poolside Pirate Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ahoy, young mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling splash of stories, and silly adventures—all with a pirate twist!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Minecraft Selfies

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for a fun and creative art program where you’ll design your very own Minecraft-style self-portrait! Using graph paper and a pixelated approach, you’ll recreate your unique features in the iconic blocky style of Minecraft.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Color Our World: Native American Dream Catchers

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
All Ages

This week, as part of our Color Our World theme, we’re honoring the rich cultural heritage of Native American dream catchers! Traditionally crafted to protect sleepers from bad dreams and

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Color Our World Summer Reading Performer - FDR State Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room Large (1 & 2) at Harris County Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us each week for an exciting Summer Reading Performance as we celebrate the theme Color Our World!

This event is in the "Family" group

Scaley Addictions

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at LaGrange Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Scaley Addictions, reptile rescue service, will bring fun, exciting, and educational reptile programs to the library.