Thomas County Public Library System : Sure Feels Like Summer

From: Thomas County Public Library System
June 28, 2022

Two more weeks left!

We have a $30 gift card to Liam's, a $25 gift card to The Juice Box and an electronic indoor herb garden up for grabs!  How can you win?  By taking our Summer Reading Challenge and reading!  It's that simple!  Click HERE to learn more!

Spanish 101
Wednesdays, 4:30pm, June 8-July 20
We get it, you don't know anything more than "tacos" & "margarita", or maybe you've taken a decade off. Either way, you are ready to change all that with Spanish 101.  Perfect for those new to the language and wanting to learn the basics.  Sign up and learn more HERE.

A Magic Show
Thurs, June 30, 12:00pm

Come experience the magically talents of Arthur Atsma!  This fan-favorite and unique entertainer, combines a variety of performance arts into one hilarious, fast paced, comedy magical misadventure that thousands of audiences all over the world have enjoyed.  All ages welcome.

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 Teens:

GameTime
Mon, June 27, 2:00pm

Hang out with friends, make new ones and enjoy access to our treasure chest of games. We have: Nintendo Switch, XBox, online gaming, board games, card games and more. And because no gaming session is complete without it, we will also have snacks.  Intended for ages 12-17.

'Nailed It!' Challenge
Tues, June 28, 10:30am
Familiar with Netflix’s Nailed It! where home bakers with a horrible track record take a crack at re-creating a masterpiece? We are setting the same challenge! Try your hand at re-creating a Small Cakes cupcake masterpiece (of which you can eat after). Supplies limited.  Intended for ages 12-17.  Learn more HERE.

Ice Cream Social
Thurs, June 30, 2:00pm

Swing in for a ‘make-your-own’ ice cream sandwich session. We have Bluebell Ice Cream, toppings and cookies on hand for you to build your own cool sandwich and a movie playing to keep you entertained.  Intended for ages 12-17.  While supplies last.

For the Kids:

Books, Prizes and Entertainment... Oh My!

Two week left in our Summer Reading Challenge!  It's never too late to sign-up.  Find out what it's all about and register for this fun + free activity HERE.

'Build-An-Ocean-Friend' Workshop
Tues, June 28, 10:30am

Ever heard of Build-A-Bear? Well, this workshop is ocean themed!  Join us to create your very own ocean friend. Choose your favorite furry ocean animal, name it, build it and take it home!  Supplies are limited.  First come, first dibs.

A Magic Show
Thurs, June 30, 10:30am

Come experience the magically talents of Arthur Atsma!  This fan-favorite and unique entertainer, combines a variety of performance arts into one hilarious, fast paced, comedy magical misadventure that thousands of audiences all over the world have enjoyed.  All ages welcome.

In the Branches:

Ochlocknee:
-Tues, June 28 | Art + Crafts
-Weds, June 29, 4:00pm | A Magic Show ft. Arthur Atsma

Boston:
-Tues, June 28, 10:00am | A Magic Show ft. Arthur Atsma
-Thurs, June 30, 10:00am | Gulf Specimen Mobile Marine Lab

Pavo:
-Tues, June 28, 2:00pm | A Magic Show ft. Arthur Atsma
-Wed, June 29 | Science Lab (For Kids)
Learn about water density and conduct a cool experiment.
-Thurs, June 30, 2:00pm | Movie in the Stacks
Playing Pixar's Luca.  Rated PG.

Coolidge:
-Tues, June 28, 4:00pm | A Magic Show ft. Arthur Atsma

Meigs:
-Wed, June 29, 2:00pm | A Magic Show ft. Arthur Atsma

Select a Georgia town to find
the Best Things-To-Do and Places To Go around you
Appling County
Bacon County
Baker County
Ben Hill County
Bibb County
Bleckley County
Candler County
Chattahoochee County
Crisp County
Dawson County
Dougherty County
Echols County
Forsyth County
Glascock County
Hancock County
Heard County
Jeff Davis County
Jenkins County
Johnson County
Jones County
Lincoln County
Long County
Lumpkin County
Marion County
Miller County
Paulding County
Pulaski County
Putnam County
Quitman County
Rockdale County
Schley County
Taliaferro County
Toombs County
Treutlen County
Webster County
Wheeler County