Here is what’s going on at the Griffin-Spalding County Library for the week of June 24th-July 1st…
Early Literacy Explorers
Saturday, June 24 @ 10:00am
Young children love to explore with their hands. We will have a variety of stations with hands-on activities for children to explore the six early literacy skills. Drop in and visit each station to gain the foundational skills for reading. Ages 2-5.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grab & Go Craft Kits
(Available starting Monday, June 26th)
Pick up a new craft every week for your kids to make
at home or on the go. Supplies & instructions will be available for pick up from the library. Dive into this year’s Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now” & make your craft
“together” with family & friends or enjoy making it on your own. Recommended for ages 4-10.
*While supplies last.
Upcycled T-Shirt Bags
(Ages 11-Adult)
Monday, June 26th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Bring a favorite old t-shirt to upcycle or choose one of ours to make a washable, eco-friendly bag.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Little Zoomies
Fairmont Community Center
241 Blanton Ave., Griffin
Tuesday, June 27th @ 10:30am
Designed for kids ages 0-4 and their caregivers, Little Zoomies combines music, dance, language development & educational tools for 45-minutes of can't-stop, won't-stop bonding & movement.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Talewise: Science Heroes Saving Earth Together
Wednesday, June 28 @ 10:30am
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (& the planet)from a super-polluting mastermind! Together, with hands-on audience participation, we’ll explore various science concepts. For grades K-5.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Storytime at the Library
Thursday, June 29th @ 10:30am
This interactive, family storytime is for ages 3-5, and their parents or caregivers. The fun includes ocean-themed songs, fingerplays, activities, stories, movement, crafts, and more.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Be Healthy, Be Active Preschool Storytime
Friday, June 30th @ 10:30am
This hands-on "healthy living" storytime for children ages Pre-K to age 5 is provided by Tracey Saxton from UGA Extension. We will explore food & movement through the use of music, books, hands-on activities & more.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friendship Bracelets Take & Make Kits
(Available until Friday, June 30th)
Throughout June, while supplies last
Learn how to make a Kumihimo style string bracelet. Supplies & instructions will be available for pick up from the library.
For adults and teens only. One per person, please.
All Together Now Movies
Saturday, July 1, 2023
10:00 am-12:30pm
A reptile shares “The House on East 88th St.” with a boy named Josh & his family. Tony Randall narrates this music tale, based on a story by Bernard Waber. After the movie, stay to make your own crocodile musical instrument to take home.
Rated PG; 106 min.
Microgreens Take & Make Kits
(Available starting Saturday, July 1st)
Throughout July, while supplies last
See how easy it is to grow nutritious microgreens to top your sandwiches or salads.
For adults and teens only. One per person, please.
