Thomas County Public Library Happenings - September 19, 2022

From: Thomas County Public Library System
September 20, 2022

HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY

THOUGHTS FROM THE STACKS
A weekly blog from the minds of our staff

"You work in a library?  Soooo, what do you do all day?  Sit around reading books?"

The other day I was thinking about the personalities and characteristics of the people of which I work.  More specifically, I was thinking about how tolerant and non-judgmental all the people I work with are (or at least of what I perceive of them).  I once had a lovely co-worker who felt that we should make a list of everyone’s astrological zodiac to see if there was a trend in those that stayed with us longer than others and take that into account when hiring.  (Of course, this was just us speaking – we do not hire based on zodiac sign!)

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PROGRAMS FOR SMALL HUMANS

STORYTIME: TODDLERS & TYKES
Thurs, Sept 22, 10:30am

Hear some stories, sing songs and make some fun arts+crafts designed to enhance the literacy of your child. Story Time is a great place to meet and mingle with other caregivers and children in the community.

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LEGO CLUB
Thurs, Sept 22, 4:00pm

Calling all kid LEGO masters and first-timers! Our LEGO group meets every week to create and build whatever they can imagine.

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ARTS & CRAFTS: CLOSET CLEAN-OUT!
Tues, Sept 20, 4:00pm

Join us for a fall cleaning, closet clean-out art + craft blowout! We are emptying out the craft closet to make space for more group art + craft projects.

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PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

YA BOOK2MOVIE CLUB
A space where teens decide what was better: the book or the movie.  Each month we choose a YA book adaptation (either film or tv series), hang out, watch the show and chat about the book.  Intended for those between 12 - 17.

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PROGRAMS AT OUR BRANCH LIBRARIES

Coolidge Library -
Arts + Crafts: String Art
Sept 19 - 22, Drop-In Activity

Boston Library -
Quiddler Club
Tues, Sept 20, 2:00pm
Weekly meeting for the word-card game, Quiddler.  Call the Boston Library to learn more!

Ochlocknee Library -
DIY Crafting: Organizational Door Hanger
Sept 19 - 22, Drop-In Activity

Pavo Library -
Take-Home Pirate Activity Kit
Available Mon, Sept 19

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