Book to Art Book Club
Tues, July 12, 3:00pm
This book club meets once a month to discuss a great read and create a work of art based off that book's themes. No need to be an "artist" for these projects, just one looking to meet like-minded readers. To join, sign-up HERE or email Samantha Hanchett, marketing@tcpls.org.
One Blood Donation Drive
Fri, July 15, 12-5:00pm
Help us help others by being a blood donor. The One Blood Big Red Bus will be at our library from 12 - 5:00pm. Drop by or schedule an appointment HERE! All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card for their support.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Every Tuesday, 10-5pm
Check out the FOL's used book store, open every Tuesday.
All proceeds go toward programming and materials at all our branches. Books, DVDs, puzzles, children & young adult books, music and more!
For the Kids:
Story Time: Strawberry Edition
Tues, July 12, 2:00pm
Guest readers from the Farm Bureau Thomas County will be sharing a special storybook, teaching us how berries grow in the south and showing us how to make a tasty, no-bake strawberry treat. (Food provided by Farm Bureau Thomas County.) Intended for ages 2-7.
For the Teens:
GameTime
Mondays at 5:00pm
Hang out with your friends and enjoy access to our bevy of gaming stuff: XBox, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games and more. And since no gaming sess is complete without snacks - there will be snacks. Intended for ages 12-17.
"I Can Make That": Arts + Crafting for Teens
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Get your creative on with us. Every Wednesday afternoon in July, our Teen Department will be making something fun and we will be supplying all the materials. Hang out, gab and create. Intended for ages 12-17.
At the Branches:
Boston:
-Quiddler Club | Tues, July 5, 2:00pm
The Boston Quiddler Club is back. The group meets every Tuesday at 2:00pm for an afternoon of socializing, laughter and a few rounds of the word-card game which challenges players to make words out of an ever increasing hand of letters. Speak with Suzanne M. at the Boston branch for more details.
Pavo:
-Watershed Conservation | Tues, July 12, 2:00pm
Keep Thomas County Beautiful’s executive director, Julie Murphree, will be introducing our youth to the watershed. Learn what is it is, how it works and why it is so vital with the help of the EnviroScape interactive model. Intended for ages 4-11, but all ages are welcome!
-Luau | Thurs, July 14, 2:30pm
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge with our Library Luau! We will have music, games and FREE Kona Shave Ice. The winners of our SRC prizes will be announced and delivered during the party.
Coolidge:
-Bingo | Tues, July 12, 2:30pm
-Story Time | Thurs, July 14, 3:30pm
