Tifton-Tift County Public Library Newsletter - September 25 - September 30, 2023

From: Tifton - Tift County Public Library
September 25, 2023

Paranormal Fundraiser

Get into the spirit of Halloween with the Tifton- Tift County Public Library's newest fundraiser! In partnership with Cross the Line Paranormal, we are excited to share this special learning opportunity! A perfect evening event for those that love the paranormal, and are interested in the scientific aspect of unexplained phenomena! Learn how to conduct an investigation, possibly experience some activity, and enjoy some seasonal fun. Tickets are $20/person for a 2-hour opportunity. Due to the nature of this event we recommend ages 16+. If you have your own equipment and want to try it here, feel free to bring it! Event dates are Saturday October 21st, and Saturday October 28th, with various timeslots ranging from 6 p.m. to midnight! Tickets are available now at the library!

Adult Craft Night

Still can't get enough of the spooky season? Join us for our upcoming adult craft night, "Wing It!" where you will get the opportunity to make scary little bat themed crafts! Make sure to pre-register by giving us a call, or just come by the circulation desk! We'll do it for you. See you October 3rd!

Weekly Calendar of Events

Monday,

September 25th

- 4 p.m. - Marvel Movie Night: This program aimed for older teens and young adults is all about Marvel! Here, patrons get to watch a Marvel movie such as Spider-man or X-men. Movies are PG 13+ but are not M rated. This movie night, we will be watching The Avengers.

Tuesday,

September 26th

- 5 p.m. - Learning Cricut for Beginners: Welcome to the wonderful world of Cricut! This free program introduces you to the ins-and-outs of everyone's favorite cutting machine. You can choose between a Tote or a T-Shirt. (T-Shirt sizes limited to L and XL.) Call to preregister as spots are limited. Join us to be a part of the Cricut trend and enter your very own, truly customizable world!

- 5 p.m. - Scribble Society: Get scribbling with our Scribble Society! The scribble society program gives kids from grades K-5 a place to let their creative minds wander. This program helps harness the hidden talents your little authors possess through creative writing! With Storytelling, writing activities, and fun games, get ready to build a world of your own!

Wednesday,

September 27th

- 11 a.m. - Move and Groove: A fun music and movement class for littles to let out all their wiggles! Listen to some fun tunes and jam out with Ms. Grace! This program also includes books on music, dancing, playing instruments, and more! Caregivers must accompany their littles.

- 4 p.m. - Sew-cial Circle: The sewing fun resumes with our beloved sewing program. Join our very talented instructors, Ms. Robin and Ms. Vickie, as they continue walking us through creating a Memory Bear out of fabric from our loved one's belongings. Registration is full, so keep a look out for similar programs coming soon.

Thursday,

September 28th

- 5 p.m. - Teen Manga Club: All teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come read some manga, have some snacks, and nerd out with people that eat, sleep, manga, and repeat! Weebs, otakus, and casual readers welcome! This month, the manga club is reading Orange by Ichigo Takano.

Spanish Story Time: Come visit us for our Spanish Story Time! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and more with new friends!

- 5 p.m. - 7p.m. - Clases De Ingles: Join us at the Tifton Library for free ESOL classes held every Thursday! Designed for Hispanic participants to learn English. All are welcome!

Friday,

September 29th

11:30 a.m. - Reading Rascals: This program is a weekly storytime for the littles that includes stories, songs and a mess free craft. Caregivers must accompany their littles. Hosted by our lovely Ms. Grace, make sure to stop by and have some fun!

- 4 p.m. - Destress Friday: Once a month, we offer teens and young adults a chance to unwind and escape all the noise from the world. This month, we will be de-stressing by creating ugly art! Get artsy, while also learning some helpful meditation tips! 

- 7:30 p.m. - Cats on Mats: Wind down and relax with shelter cats! This calming and incredibly adorable program combines yoga with kitties looking for good homes! This program is typically 16+, but kids younger can be accompanied by their guardian. Registration is not needed. You bring the mats! We’ll bring the cats! See you there! 

Saturday,

September 30th

- 11 a.m. - Murders and Mimosas: Join us at the Tifton- Tift County Public Library to talk true crime and sip some delicious mimosas! The case being discussed will be revealed the day of the program. Patrons must be over 21 and will need an ID to enter. No need to pre-register, just stop on by!

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