Storytimes near Henry County Library System

Locust Grove Public Library

Roll the dice and design a dinosaur! Drop by the library anytime during the day to create a dinosaur whose features are decided by your dice rolls. What kind of dinosaur will you create? In this fun and creative drop-in activity, kids will roll dice to determine the different features of their dinosaur. Each roll will decide something new—like the dinosaur’s size, spikes, tail, colors, or other unique characteristics. Participants can stop by the library anytime during the day to take on the challenge and see what kind of prehistoric creature their dice rolls create. No registration required.

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Calling crocheters! The Fairview Library is offering adult crochet lessons for patrons with intermediate crochet skills. Do you know how to crochet, but have questions about a project or different skills you are stuck on? Or maybe it has been a while and you want to brush up on your skills. Come on in and socialize with your fellow crocheters and share ideas and skills with each other.

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones. Join us for Preschool Storytime, a warm and welcoming program designed to spark a love of reading in young children! Each session features engaging stories, fun songs, and plenty of opportunities for kids to listen, learn, and laugh. While the focus is on storytelling, there's still plenty of movement and music to keep little ones smiling and engaged. It’s a great way to build early literacy skills—and make storytime a favorite part of your week! Please note: Seating is first come, first served. Once the room reaches maximum capacity, we will kindly close the event to additional attendees for safety and comfort.

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Make a notebook with a paper-bag cover and decorate it.

McDonough Public Library, Storytime Room

For ages 4-10: Listen to a story, learn tea party etiquette, and enjoy dino-themed crafting, games, and delicious refreshments! A special guest just might make an appearance as well... Kids are encouraged to dress up in their finest "tea party" attire, dinosaur costumes/outfits, or both!

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

This program is suitable for children over 5 years old, due to choking hazards. Teens and adults are welcome to participate. Let your imagination go and have fun building something LEGO building blocks. This program is suitable for children over 5 years old, due to choking hazards.

Locust Grove Public Library

Do you need 1-on-1 tech assistance? Then this program offering basic support is for you! Appointments are based on availability.

Fortson Public Library, Meeting Room

Calling all teen and tween detectives to help solve the mystery! Join us for a night of crime-solving fun!

McDonough Public Library, Gary Barham Community Studio

Got a story to tell? Join our Teen Writer's Club! This club allows young adults to have a space to write and work on their writing with feedback from peers.

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

A Book Club created for widows to connect and find comfort through literature. We will be focusing on specific books about grief, loss, and healing in a supportive and welcoming space. This summer we are reading two books for this program! They are A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser and This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. You can find these books and place holds on the PINES catalog here! ( A Grace Disguised ) ( This Book Made Me Think of You ) You can preview this book and take a look at the summary on Goodreads here! ( A Grace Disguised ) ( This Book Made Me Think of You )

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Recreate a famous painting, but only using your non-dominant hand! See how creative(or chaotic) your masterpiece turns out in this hilarious art challenge.

McDonough Public Library, Meeting Room

Learn how to use the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in a practical real life way.

Fortson Public Library

Stop by the YA section for a Take & Make craft: DIY Fossils. Available only while supplies last.

Locust Grove Public Library

Drop on by and sharpen your chess skills by yourself or with others!

Queen Bee Coffee Company

Explore, play, and learn! This sensory program builds early literacy, supports toddler development, and gives caregivers a chance to bond—without the mess at home! Join us for a playful, hands-on program designed just for toddlers! This sensory experience helps build early literacy skills, encourages socialization, and gives caregivers a fun way to bond with their little ones—without having to prep or clean up at home! We’ll explore a variety of textures, colors, and materials to engage young minds and bodies. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and strengthen community ties.

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones. Join us for Preschool Storytime, a warm and welcoming program designed to spark a love of reading in young children! Each session features engaging stories, fun songs, and plenty of opportunities for kids to listen, learn, and laugh. While the focus is on storytelling, there's still plenty of movement and music to keep little ones smiling and engaged. It’s a great way to build early literacy skills—and make storytime a favorite part of your week! Please note: Seating is first come, first served. Once the room reaches maximum capacity, we will kindly close the event to additional attendees for safety and comfort.

Fortson Public Library

Toddler fun Programming geared to the ages that are toddling and walking freely. Scarves, songs, shaker eggs, bubbles and a story

McDonough Public Library, Meeting Room

Learn about geology in a lab style program with Panola Mountain State Park! Tweens ages 9-12 will explore Mohs scale of mineral hardness in this rock and mineral exploration

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, supportive class for adults. Perfect for beginners or those brushing up. Practice, build confidence, and enjoy the journey! If you've ever wanted to learn to speak Spanish, this class is for you! Basic Spanish offers a comfortable and supportive environment where adults can begin their journey into the Spanish language. Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on basic skills, this class will provide you with the foundational tools to speak, understand, and use Spanish in everyday situations. Join us and discover the joy of learning a new language at your own pace, with plenty of opportunities to practice and build confidence.

Heritage Senior Center

Drop-in for help with your phone, tablet or laptop.

Cochran Public Library

Find a calm, welcoming space at the Cochran Public Library during our sensory-friendly program for tweens and teens. We’ll focus on relaxing, creative activities designed to encourage self-expression and reduce stress. You’re welcome to bring your favorite stim toys for extra comfort, and all materials will be provided for the activities. No registration is required! Just drop in and enjoy a peaceful, supportive environment where you can create, relax, and connect.

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

Each month, kids ages 5–12 can take on a LEGO challenge or free build. Challenge builds go on display for voting, and the design with the most votes wins! Each month we offer a LEGO Challenge for kids age 5-12. They build something on the challenge topic, or free build. Those that build that challenge topic are placed on display in the Children’s Department so visitors to the library may vote for the remainder of the month. The winner is selected by the built design that gets the most votes. Please do not bring LEGOs from home. Library staff are not responsible for pieces that come from home. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed to use the small LEGOs as they are a choking hazard.

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Whether you’re an UNO pro or new to the game, it’s time to put your skills to the test! Join us for our UNO Showdown and face off against friends and new opponents in fast-paced rounds of UNO.

Fortson Public Library

Celebrate World Brain Day by exploring brain health, memory, and lifelong wellness. Learn ways to support cognitive function through healthy habits, mental stimulation, movement, and stress management Learn about everyday habits that support cognitive function, including movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social connection, and mental stimulation. We’ll also explore ways to keep the brain active through reading, puzzles, creativity, and continued learning, while discussing common myths and facts about memory and aging.

Cochran Public Library

Play classic board games, solve puzzles, make DIY bookmarks, and Design-a-Dino! Each Saturday features a new theme at this flexible teen pop-in program. Drop in for creative fun at Prehistoric Pop-In! This flexible, come-and-go teen program features regular board games, brain-teasing puzzles, DIY bookmarks, and a Design-a-Dino activity. While the board games stay classic, each Saturday brings a different theme to inspire the crafts and creative challenge. Stay for a few minutes or the whole time. There is always something hands-on to enjoy. No registration required. Just pop in and join the fun!

Locust Grove Public Library

Drop by the library for dinosaur-themed dot art! Get ready to make your dinos pop with color! Kids can stop by the library anytime during the day to create dinosaur-themed dot art using dot markers. No registration required. Arts and crafts are while supplies last.

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

Dinomation is a workshop series for tweens 8-12. They will learn the basics of animation, create storyboards, design characters, and produce their own short animated projects. Registration required! Step into the world of animation with Dinomation, an exciting summer workshop series designed especially for tweens 8-12! Over the course of six hands-on sessions, participants will explore the art and process of animation—from the first spark of an idea to a finished animation! Tweens will learn how to develop original stories, create detailed storyboards, design unique characters, and experiment with animation techniques such as stop-motion and basic digital animation. Along the way, they’ll build skills in storytelling, visual planning, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Each session builds on the last, giving participants the opportunity to grow their projects and refine their techniques over time. By the end of the series, animators will have completed their own short animated project and gained a behind-the-scenes understanding of how animated stories come to life. Registration is required, as space is limited. Because this is a progressive workshop series, participants must commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 sessions to ensure the best experience for themselves and the group. Join us this summer and turn your imagination into motion with Dinomation! Registration Link Dinomation Series Registration Link

Fairview Public Library, Meeting Room

Want to learn how to crochet? The Fairview Library is offering adult crochet lessons for those with beginner crochet skills. This is a beginner friendly class where you can learn and practice the basics of crocheting. We will be focusing on basic stitches and learning how to read patterns so that you can feel confident when starting your own project.

Cochran Public Library, Dr. Marilyn L. Flynn, Ed. D Community Meeting Room

Join Crochet Mondays! A beginner-friendly class for adults to learn basic stitches, improve skills, and unwind in a supportive, crafty environment. Looking to learn how to crochet or improve your skills? Crochet Mondays is a beginner-friendly class designed for adults to help you get started with the basics of crochet. We’ll focus on simple stitches and techniques, giving you the foundation you need to create beautiful, handmade pieces. In this supportive and friendly environment, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills, share tips with others, and enjoy the process of crafting. Whether you're new to crochet or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this class is a great way to unwind, learn, and connect with fellow crafters.

Fortson Public Library, Meeting Room

After creating and training your New Eveelution Pokémon, it’s time to step into the arena and let the battle begin. May the best Pokémon win! The competition continues! Bring your custom Eeveelution back for Battle Day and face off against other trainers in a series of head-to-head matchups. Using the abilities, strengths, and weaknesses you designed, you’ll compete to prove your creation is the strongest. Will your strategy hold up, or will another trainer take the title? Join us and defend your Eeveelution as you battle to become the best trainer.